Well of we went to begin our European journey! We couldnt make the 5pm ferry after dropping the animals off and getting the car packed so we decided to just drive the long route around the water. Mama drove for the first 2 hours which was the first time I have driven in 3 years (other than a quad). Sophie was concerned at first, convinced that i may not know my way or how to drive safely. She was quickly reassured after 10 minutes and declared me a better driver than Dada. I would have to agree  considering when i drove both girls fell soundly asleep and then when we switched over to Dada’s driving skills, Pookie puked twice and Sabs puked once. We arrived to the hotel 1/2 naked. Pooks was wearing only underwear by the time we got there, and I was wearing a sports bra and leggings. Somewhere between Puntarenas and San Jose we accidentally threw out my favorite Lululemon tank and Pooks skirt in a bag full of throw up. Let’s hope that is all we lose along the way. It is still early on in the trip. We got to the hotel around 10pm and had a late dinner and settled in. Everyone was happy and feeling good after puke fest 2015.

The next morning, Lisette, a lady who works at Aloft and loves the girls, knocked on our door with a little surprise. After she saw we booked a room and were heading into town she went to the store and bought some gifts for both girls. She surprised them with a bag full of colored clip on hair, candy, and some other goodies. She surprised us with a cheaper room rate she found that we didnt know about. Oh how we love Aloft and the way they care for our family. It has become like a second home for the little chicas and always a perfect way to start our travels. After opening their gifts we headed outside to check on our S O P H I E  rocks that Uncle Blake made for Sophie a few months back and we hide again each time we go to the hotel. Then it was off to the Multiplaza for some ice cream and toy store fun.