We’ve been back for two weeks (two weeks!) and it feels both like we were just there and like our trip was months ago. In the first five days after we got back, it snowed three times (three times!). But, now that the weather as turned decidedly spring-like (plants outside during the day, the balcony door regularly left open, socks optional), I can look back at these bright, sunny, warm photos without quite as much wistfulness. And with that, here’s a quick spin through our holiday.
Recognize this view? It had been three years since we were there, but it felt immediately familiar.
I could post one of these for every night we were there, but I will restrain myself.
Doesn’t it look like they’re all floating in six inches of water? The ocean is so, so clear — it doesn’t seem like it could be real.
If you look closely, you can spot the edges of Balta, which was perfect for the warm, humid (perfect) weather.
My parents have a 6 o’clock piña colada tradition when they’re there. My dad makes them and takes great care to garnish them with flowers each night. Lovely and delicious.
Last time we went to Eleuthra, I knit a lot and read just a little. This time, despite planning for more of the same, I ended up doing just the opposite! I did finish the second sleeve of Sibella (and I am so close to being finished the whole thing now), but that’s it. For whatever reason, I just wasn’t feeling the pull to my needles — less/no stress, is my bet — and instead I read two entire books and started a third. To all of you who recommended/endorsed All the Light We Cannot See, wow. I couldn’t put it down and have been thinking about it ever since. Absolutely stunning.
I am not usually a pink person, but I would wear this colour.
I have no idea what this is, but it grew all over the rocky landscape. Such a perfect yellow-green.
We did a big walk through the Leon Levy Native Plant Reserve, which was fantastic (but breezeless and very hot) and the Epiphyte Trail was a definitely highlight. This one was easily taller than my hand.
Aside from reading, of course, we did lots of other things. We swam (a lot! I was very glad I invested in a new swimsuit — this one — before we went. It was well used), kayaked, walked along beaches, and played a lot cards — euchre and cribbage, mainly. Besides all the general fun of being on holiday, this was a great family trip. It’s rare for me to spend so much consecutive time with my parents, and rarer still to spend that much time with my grandparents (and rarer still for L to do so), and getting to that time together in such a gorgeous, relaxing place is a real treat.
Really, though, Eleuthra is an island of beaches. We swam every day, sometimes on the Caribbean side (which our house faced) and sometimes on the Atlantic side (like here). For the most part, we had them all to ourselves.
Yes, that is the actual colour of the water.
The Blue Window. Perhaps not the easiest beach to find (on the Atlantic side), but well worth seeking out if you’re ever in the area. (I definitely recommend trying to be in the area.)
Pans & Needles 
great post
OMGOSH, what a gorgeous place!
Wow, this is such a gorgeous place! I’m really happy that you had two weeks with your family and L (who is also family) and that you had such a great time! 🙂 (this makes me really, really happy)
Spring is coming around here, too – slowly but surely. I hope the good weather will continue! Do you have cherry trees like where you lived before you can enjoy seeing in bloom?
such beautiful photos, and I love your dad’s tradition of decorating the cocktails with flowers- such a great idea! that water, wow. the perfect colour. With powdery white beaches.