Last Week's Likes - It has been a while

So my Last Month's Week's Likes have been piling up... and up... and up!
It was a really fun, busy, emotional month of May for me.
My spare time was minimal... but now I have found time this week to edit photos... and consequently do this post even though it is a Friday!

Before I begin I need to say...
DISCLAIMER: I most definitely have not been able to fit all my likes into this post — but here are some highlights that I also have photos of! Enjoy!

Going to the Drive-Inn
Barbados has a drive-inn.
A few week's ago I went on a little date with David there.
I loved it.
We ate burgers, I drank vodka & grapefruit and we camped out in the back of his pick up.
All of this was after I attempted yet another panorama shot (photo below)... and as you can see my attempt was quite successful.
This is by far my favourite place in Barbados to go watch a movie.

Weekend at a Beach House

Now life in Barbados is a "beach".
We have phenomenal beaches which are easy to get to... but despite the beaches being close by — there is something quite special about waking up by the sea.
A few weekends ago we got to stay in a beach apartment.
It was the best weekend.
We got to wake up to the sound of waves, drink our coffee by the sea, take early morning walks and swims and do some entertaining.
A big shout out to Jacksprat for letting us stay there :) xx

View from the apartment - not too shabby!

Homemade Sushi
I can officially say that "I have made sushi"... a whole bento box of sushi goodness.
A couple Sundays ago, I decided to challenge myself and make us some sushi and other asian goodies (with help from David).
For first timers - WE ROCKED! (I am really trying hard not to be cheesy and say that in fact - WE ROLLED! *too late*).
After two hours of joyful labour, we had ourselves two bento boxes (plus leftovers) filled with tempura shrimp, bbq pork buns, tuna rolls, salmon rolls, tempura shrimp rolls, edamame, a beer and a glass of wine.
It was sooooo yummy.

Bachelorette/Hen Party
Two weeks ago Dominique's bridesmaids put on a bachelorette party on for our good buddy (the one with the pink contraption on her head.
Hen parties are fun because you can be silly, inappropriate, drink tons and play games.
One activity we did was a photo booth and below is Dom with all her bridesmaids being extra silly in all the dress up bits and bobs.

Seeing David meet Di Matteo
So David is a huge Chelsea fan... and I am talking BIG!! (Football/Soccer for those who do not know)
Two weekends ago he got the chance to meet Roberto Di Matteo at a Football Legends Tournament put on by British Airways in Barbados... and I got a chance to see him meet Di Matteo.
For all those who do not know - Di Matteo is Chelsea's interim coach and while he was their coach they won Champions League... BIG DEAL!!!
So ...
Big fan David
+
shaking Di Matteo's hand
+
getting him to sign his Chelsea flag
=
the face of a child on Christmas morning x 100

Paddle tennis/tennis
The week before David went back up to Canada we started playing paddle tennis on the beach.
It is so much fun
And the best part is you get a workout and a tan while playing.
Not only did we play paddle tennis but we went on a double date played tennis with some friends that happen to be a couple.
We played doubles against them - and won ;)
I use to play tennis and forgot how much I enjoyed it... maybe this will get me back at it.
Fingers crossed!

Well have a great weekend!
Might Will be back on Monday!!

Helpful Links
How to make sushi in 11 easy steps: HERE
A site that has tons of ideas for Bachelorette/Hen party games: HERE
Information about the British Airways Football Legends Tournament: HERE
For those who are not too sure what paddle tennis is... it kind of looks like: THIS

Last Week's Likes multiplied by TWO

I have been MIA for two weeks... but at least I have still been taking photos :-)

So for anyone who is interested... here is what I have been up to the last 14 days. Hence — Last Week's Likes multiplied by two! :-)

Dinner at Cafe Luna
Cafe Luna is a magical little restaurant that is perched on top of a boutique hotel - Little Arches. As you can see from the picture below it is a rooftop terrace complete with twinkle lights, star lanterns and whimsical vines — all helping create a romantic mood (and bonus — the food is great!!)
Little Arches (Cafe Luna) is located in the south of island near to Oistins.

My First Panorama
Now a panorama is a series of photos that have been stitched together (using Photoshop/other program) to form one photo.
The photo below is of the boyfriend's parent's patio.
Now for my first attempt at a panorama — I impressed even myself.
I used 9 photos (if I remember correctly) to achieve the photo below and now all I want to do is take panorama shots where ever I go.

Drinks on the Boardwalk for Super Moon
Last week Saturday, we made a trip down to the boardwalk to watch the super moon rise.
Unfortunately we missed the actual rising of the moon (which according to other photographers was 'spectacular' — go figure) because we were ordering our drinks from the bar.
You can now see what our priorities really are — busted!
Nonetheless I took some shots.
Apparently I looked like a homeless person while taking the second shot. It was a long exposure shot and to avoid camera shake I used my knees as a tripod. I must have looked quite odd hunched over and not really making any movements.

Breakfast on the Weekends

Now if you haven't been able to figure out by now — I am a breakfast person. Well, actually I am a food person... but every morning I rise from bed for my much anticipated breakfast... whatever it might be.

And for the last two weekends — I have been treated and concocted some noteworthy breakfasts.

1st photo: Banana pancakes garnished with fresh bananas, toasted walnuts and syrup.

2nd photo: Toasted wholewheat pita bread topped with goat cheese, arugula, bacon, roasted tomato and poached eggs.

Yummy!! 

First Engagement (Couple's) Photo shoot

Last weekend I offered/strongly suggested that I take engagement photos of my friend Dominique (lady in white) and her fiance Justin (not pictured). As much as I wanted them to have nice photos as a happy couple, I wanted the challenge of photographing them.

And oh boy was that a challenge :P

Another friend — Cathy (lady in blue holding the reflector) came along to keep us company.

I still need to edit the photos — will show you the good ones... once I get bride and groom's approval.

Mother's Day lunch at The Cove Restaurant

On Sunday I went to The Cove for a Mother's day lunch buffet with my mum and dad.

It was lovely.

The restaurant served up some classic Bajan food and the three of us left well stuffed.

The restaurant itself is very rustic, unpretentious and has a beautiful view of the East Coast. It was idyllic.

Great suggestion Mum!

Helpful Links

Find our more about Cafe Luna: HERE

and Little Arches: HERE

Information on The Cove according to TripAdvisor: HERE

Fun Photo Friday - Rainy Days

I am the big fan of rainy days.
I love soup, grey skies, thunder storms and bundling up.
Today was a very rainy day here in Barbados... and I loved it.

Royal palms against a very grey sky

The forecast says rain all weekend... YAY!!! *mini wave*

Hope that you have a cozy weekend!
xx