Because Amanda is a NYC school teacher, asking for one week vacation during the school season just isn’t easy. That’s pretty much why we got married in April, during the Easter break. We decided to go to Playa de Carmen, Riviera Maya in Mexico for our honeymoon. The resort we stayed at was Occidental Grand Xcaret Hotel & Resort. This resort is right next to the Xcaret Eco Theme Park. That was the main reason why we decided to pick this resort. We had an awesome time. We ate and drink. Then we ate more and drank even more. We were having so much fun that we decided to buy a studio with this resort so we have a place to stay when we returned. :-D
Here are some of the photos and places we visited besides being in the resort.
I had the honor to photograph and witness a very beautiful event. Jon-Karlo's mom, Juanita is my co-worker, supervisior and like a older sister to me. I've known her for 20+ years. A great friend.
One the same day, after the Christening, we went to celebrate Jon-Karlo One year birthday. There were so many little kids running around. It was a fun event. Happy Birthday Jon-Karlo!!
WOOHOO!!!! Amanda just graduated from Grad School @ Pace U. She's the first one in both my family and her's to have a Master Degree. Congratulation Wifey.
I haven’t been to the Bronx Zoo since I was a teenager. That’s like over 20 years ago. Since Amanda is a member and we can get in for free. We decided to take a trip up there. Plus I wanted to use the Canon EF-70-200 f2.8 IS L lense that I don’t use much. I don’t remember what the Zoo was like when I was a kid. But this place is amazing. I didn’t know what I missing until I was done seeing everything and looking back at the photos. WOW is all I can say. Its like being in the jungle, but you’re not. Thanks Amanda for making me go with you. That’s why I married you. She keeps me interested in things.
One of the reasons why we wanted to get married here is because this was the place we had our first vacation together. We also wanted to pick a place where friends and families can also enjoy the town and not just be here for our wedding. Amanda and I were very happy and excited to see so many of our friends who made it up there, especially our good friends, Mandy and Justin who drove all the way from Atlanta Georgia. You guys Rock! Oh and of course I can’t forget the three lovely ladies, Nitza, Sibel and Sabrina who also drove from New York City. Thank you for helping us with the setups and everything else. You ladies also ROCK as well.