Exhausted…but there is still so much more to do!
Two full days at Disney wiped this family out. We were so tired, but there is still so much more to see. Let’s head to the beach.
We were invited to visit Newport Dunes in Newport Beach. It’s a great resort for camping, RVs, or even day use. It sits on the back bay of Newport Beach, so there is this fantastic cove to play in.
We enjoyed a nice lunch on the patio – Mom finally got her fish tacos – before heading over to play.
We got set up in our cabana before heading out onto our eco-kayaking tour. This hour-long tour took us through some channels in the back bay looking for some gorgeous California birds. It was an enjoyable, relaxing tour despite the fact that my son and I couldn’t get coordinated enough to steer our kayak. My daughter and husband spent the whole time laughing at us and the tour guide finally had to tie a rope to his kayak to help us. How embarrassing…..
After that fun (it really was), we headed to relax in our cabana while the big kids played. There was a huge water playland that they spent hours on and we were able to rent a board to try our hand at Stand Up Paddle Boarding. My daughter was a pro at it and paddled all around the bay.
Me? I was so unsteady and shook the whole time thinking I was going to fall it – so I didn’t relax and enjoy it. My husband – well, he took a swim and promptly brought the board back in. I don’t quite think we get the whole SUP-craze…..
That evening we headed to a wonderful dinner in Laguna Beach. Las Brisas has the most beautiful views of the Pacific.
It was just the meal we had hoped for while in California. Hubby and daughter had steaks (that’s the Texas in them) and I had this amazing plate of seafood – lobster, scallops, crab – YUM.
Afterwards, we headed to the famous Shake Shack in Crystal Cove. We had been told we “had” to try the famous date shakes. Now what comes to your mind when someone says “date shake”? Probably the same as me – eww, why would someone want to drink a date in a milkshake. But when I asked someone about them, they said “date” meant you took your date to get a shake at the Shake Shack. OHHHHHH.
They were wrong. Shake Shack is known for their famous “date shakes and million dollar views”. Like dates – mashed and mixed with steam milk. So, this adventurous traveling mom tried it. I was presented with the “Monkey Flip” – chocolate, bananas, peanut butter, and dates – and it wasn’t bad at all.
And they were right – it was a million dollar view of the sunset over the Pacific – perfect way to nd the day.
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