This is your favourite birthday correspondent, Birthday Girl, reporting from the cool climes of the Liguanea valley. I’ll be bringing you all the latest updates on Bianca’s Birthday, the 2007 edition.

Day 1

The birthday season began early this year, sailing in two days before usual. Saturday November 10, saw the lady of the week waking up inordinately early (i.e. before 7am) to prepare for an out-of-town trip. The lady’s gentleman showed up with a sly smile leaving her wondering what he was up to.

The trip was accompanied by a “mix CD” that’s right, hours of mushy love songs, no staticky radio for us. Arrival in Ocho Rios was at about 10:30. First stop Dolphin Cove. Bianca lived one of her dreams and swam with the dolphins. Unbelievable! Combined with petting iguanas and holding a stingray (de-barbed), the day was one big creature feature.

Next stop Riu Ochi Rios. Let the food fest begin. Before reaching the room the young couple stuffed themselves at the pizzeria. After checking out the room, the hotel tour included stops at the bar. A little nap and then off to dinner Like I said, a food fest.

Nothing like a little show after dinner. The Riu entertainment team had a whole theatrical production going on with fabulous dances and strange gender-bending. Not to mention an almost naked Michael Jackson. Hmm. No comment on that.
Day 2

Day 2 was all about the rain. Having woken to the sounds of rain, a light drizzle greeted the lady of honour on the way to breakfast. During the meal the rain began to pour and pour and pour. That didn’t stop the intrepid pair from walking to another restaurant to check out the breakfast there.

Amidst the soaked tourists a second breakfast was had before a quick nap. Checkout was followed by a little snack for the road and off they headed back to town.

All in all, Birthday ‘07 is off to a good start. Let’s see what the rest of the week holds.