May 15, 2005

  Venezuela

Wyatt on Margarita Island
A Daily Photo Essay of My Journey

This weekend was spent on sunny, relaxing, and fun Margarita. It was my final trip to the island. It was also an opportunity to pass on the joys of Margarita to my co-worker, Jo. Saturday night at a restaurant a little girl approached our table trying to sell some shell souvenirs.  Jo thought she would be nice and buy a turtle but accidentally bought four. I immediately inherited one. And Seriously.... how could anyone say no to those lips and eyes?  It was impossible not to share fries with my newest family member.  Another memory I will hold from that meal is the house-made hot-sauce they served in the vodka bottle. I have spent two years training myself to endure spicy foods and found this to be one of the most flavorful hot-sauces I've had. The third picture below is of the towel-swan from my hotel. I recall my mom enjoyed the bird from her visit to the same hotel.

 

My New Turtle

Hot Sauce

Towel Swan