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Vacay to the BVI

Ryan and I went for a vacation a couple of weeks ago to celebrate our 5 year anniversary. Our anniversary is not until August, but sometimes, things get crazy in the summer. So, we decided to take an early trip in April.

We went to Biras Creek in Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. It was gorgeous!!! The only bad part was that it went by WAY TOO fast!!! The place was beautiful, quiet and so relaxing. I finally read The Hunger Games and so did Ryan. We enjoyed amazing meals that were prepared for us three times daily, blue skies and even bluer water, and some quality time with each other. It was such a blessing and came at a perfect time. Such a great opportunity to take a moment to stop and remember how much we love one another.

Our favorite experience was snorkeling with a guy named Wayne from the resort. He took us to a few different reefs in the middle of the Caribbean ocean and we would jump off the boat and snorkel. It is amazing how many different colors or coral and fish exist and how extensive the Lord's creation is even in the depths of the sea. We saw sea turtles, sting rays and even caught a lobster. It was such a once in a lifetime experience!!

Ryan on the ferry in Tortola making our way to Biras Creek

Posing on the ferry

Some reassurance that we were in the right spot....

Loved this view on the way to Biras Creek...the picture does not begin to show you how beautiful it was

Ryan on our porch...awesome view!!

Our first night at dinner

Loving life in the sun!

Holding the mountains in the palm of my hand

Dinner night number 2

I mean, seriously....it was so so beautiful!!

Ryan getting ready to snorkel

Hangin' out in the hut

Our little beach

Ryan and a conch shell he found

Ryan paddleboarding...one of the many watersports he took place in on our trip...along with kayaking, snorkeling and driving a Boston Whaler

We had these bikes that we would ride around the island with...I was too close to crashing many times, but no major injuries :)

Ryan lookin' suave on his bike

One of the horses on the island

Ryan and his new friend

Posing before dinner

Handsome hubby

I'm bossy.....j/k

Our last morning

Ryan at breakfast

Somebody definitely put baby in the corner...

The view from the restaurant!

We had such an amazing time at Biras Creek!!! Hope you all have some fun summer trips planned!

Comments

  1. Taylor WiseMay 7, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    That all looks like so much fun! Five years is a big deal. Congratulations!

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  2. SallyMay 8, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    Love you holding the mts in the palm of your hand
    You funny!
    Love you Cweep! and Love that Taylor Wise also reads your blog! Y'all would definitely be friends if you both lived in ATL . . . another reason you should move here :)

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  3. AlyssaMay 8, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Looks like so much fun! 5 years?!? Yall are getting old ;)

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  4. Becca | Lowlife CoutureMay 8, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    so awesome, and yes you are bossy! always.

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