Oh To Be 5 Again

There is nothing like a 5 year old's enthusiasm, energy and general joy of life. We had the pleasure to share the last two weeks with our grandson as he and his family visited Bonaire. He finds joy in everything he does, eats or experiences. I wish I could be 5 again.

He has become a master snorkeler. We started in the pool. His first try at snorkeling in the ocean was met with fear of not being able to touch the bottom. Next we took a noodle and introduced him to snorkeling in the ocean. He took to it like a fish.  He has snorkeled some of the toughest conditions Bonaire has to offer.  He has overcome big waves, strong current and ocean swells. What a champ!

 

He ate with gusto. He tried arepas, tacos, chicken (made everyway you could imagine), eggs and croissants, froutloops cereal, fish, sandwiches, and the biggest breakfast in the world: waffle with Nutella and powdered sugar and a mound of fruit. Of course he had hot chocolate to go with it.

He loves the water and played nonstop in the pool. He was mesmerized
by the sea life.  He got to see turtles, squids, eels, dolphins, lizard and needle fish... and was equally thrilled with each. He kayaked through the mangroves with delight and loved seeing all the trees and wildlife.