Yesterday we went to a beach "Lido" in Taoromina. That is my favorite place on the island. It is very touristy with cruise shipgoes from all over. Tim actually brought up going to the beach, something I have been wanting to do for awhile here. Found out he had a motive. He had been in touch with a diving shop and wanted to check it out. So, we made a family day of it. Took us an hour to get there. Lots of traffic in the town b/c the the Italians are on vacation the month of August. We missed the place at first, when we found it poor Jacob go car sick and threw up 3 times. That was fun! He started that a little over a year ago. I had it as a kid too so I'm not surprised. Than we met Carmen, the assistant, who helped us park and find the swim area.
We rented a cabana for the day not too far from the water. We were expecting a sandy beach, but instead go tiny pebbles. Thank goodness we brought out Crocs. I attempted to run back to our cabana at one point without the shoes and burnt my feet. Ouch! It was a good way to make Jacob stay in one spot though :) The water was clear, no seaweed, and temp. just right. Jacob had a blast in the water and playing with the rocks. Even with his water wings on he didn't want to attempt the water so he clung to Tim or me. He loved the waves and sitting at the waters edge having the water splash him. He really wanted to go further and see Nemo and Marlin. From the Disney movie in case you aren't sure. While Tim was diving, Jacob and I ventured to the snack area and got ice cream. One thing I loved was NO SEAGULLS!
Tim really enjoyed the dive. He got to go in a cave. I guess the next purchase will be an underwater camera to show me all these things he see's. He's already requested a regulator for his birthday next month. That will be the final part of his gear he needs, and the most expensive. But it is something he enjoys doing.
After the long day in the sun, Jacob fell asleep for the ride home and was worn out for the rest of the night. Enjoy the pictures!
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