I can now say that. I spent the last week in two different countries - Trinidad & Tobago and Venezuela. Gas is technically free in Venezuela, but you have to pay a small service charge for the guy pumping the gas. With the current "exchange rate," it works out to be about 10 cents/gallon. No wonder all the expats have motor boats.
I didn't have a lot of time outside of work to get out and take some pictures, but what I was able to see of the two countries was pretty nice. I wish to see Caracas during the day sometime. It seems like a beautiful city...such a shame.
I flew into T&T first. And I got one picture from the hotel.
Our Charter flight from T&T to Puerto La cruz (technically...Lecherias).
Puerto La Cruz from the airplane. Our "4 Star" hotel was out on the tip of the peninsula.
Proof that our hotel is "4 Stars." You be the judge...
Of Course, the pool area was beautiful...too bad I didn't have time to use it.
A traditional Venezuelan breakfast.
In Venezuela, we ate Italian food three nights in a row. Here is my meal in Caracas. I like their Italian spin...lots of carne!
With the new year upon us, we aim to change those things that have been bothering us for the last year. With our efforts typically landing flat on their faces in Feb. So, this post isn't about our goals, but just to say we had an excellent 2010. Dayna's business well exceeded our goals and was a tremendous success. And I had another moderately entertaining year at the salt mines. But, I can happily announce that I am now a professionally licensed engineer. All I have to do now is just pay my annual fee and I get to keep that privilege. In hindsight, it doesn't seem like we do much does. Besides work of course.
On another note, we had an excellent time with the Carroll Clan in Indiana. For the first time ever, our family had formal family pictures taken. Thanks no less to the gracious Mademoiselle Van de Merwe. Without further adieu, here is the current state of the Carroll Clan, pending additions....
Dayna and la Mademoiselle...
And here are some pictures of our Christmas in action. First off, I would like to mention that Princess Peach is safe and sound. Dayna realized some jealousy issues this break, but I think we made great headway getting past those. Here is me in action saving Princess Peach.
Here is the Christmas tree my parents got. That's a root bulb on the bottom...
The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree...
We love to eat, and it shows in our physique. But, here are some Korean chicken wings...
...and gyoza...
Isn't my mother just darling?!?
my father and his "Lamp Leg" tie
My father and I digging a hole to plant the Christmas tree, Otto watching
Finally, we got Brenna & Otto Just Dance 2, here they are rocking it out.
