Brought to you by the letter L and U and # 20

The sesame street gang in happier times
Photo: Henson Productions

Sesame Street is brought to you by the letter L for layoffs and U for unemployment and 20 for 20%? Say it isn't so. It seems that even Sesame Street isn't immune to the Economic downturn. It's a sad day when Ernie, Bert and Big Bird must worry about their future. I wonder if they're eligible for Unemployment benefits? Elmo is only 4 so he'll probably bounce back with some retraining, but what about Ernie and Bert? They're no spring chickens..will they still be able to retire in comfort? Can Oscar find another career?

Yes I did actually leave the bar..

For those who asked, yes I did do more than just sit on a lounge chair while I was in Puerto Plata...here is the proof.

The enchanted path

This was one of the path's leading to the Playa Dorado in Puerto Plata..I found it enchanting.

A budding artist

He was so cute happily making a sand sculture on the Playa Dorado in Puerto Plata. (daddy who was out of camera range no doubt helped!)

Local critters

Saw this little guy running around near the pool at the hotel in Puerto Plata...This is as close as I plan on ever getting to one..whatever it is. I kept the patio door closed cause I didn't want one to come by and visit.

Green and Yellow

Nothing significant about this leaf/branch except that I liked the contrast of colours.

False Advertising

This sign was located between the hotel and the beach.

Now to me this would indicate a grove of men..but I looked and I looked and I looked and nowhere could I find men growing on trees...bitter disappointment.

The summary of a Week

Day 1


Day 2


Day 3



Day 4


Day 5


...yes there was a theme...

My first Palm Tree!!!

Upon arriving at the hotel, I took a picture of a Palm Tree outside our room. This was my first experience seeing a Palm Tree up close...truly pretty.