It was a crazy hot day today, and a weekend, so we figured the beach would be packed, but we decided after dinner that most people would be leaving and it would be a lovely evening for a snorkel. So, for the first time, we decided to drive to the beach, and for the first time we decided not to bring a phone or money so that we could leave everything on the beach and not worry about anything getting stolen.Our plan worked; as we drove down the road, a steady stream of vehicles were heading up, and cars were parked along the side of the road close to a km up with the parking lot having filled up early in the day. We were able to park right by the beach, and went for a great snorkel around a point to some really cool caves. We watched the sun set from the water, then made our way back to the car. Shane had the car key in a waterproof case...or at least it was supposed to be waterproof. No problem, when the electronic opener didn't work, we opened the back hatch with the manual key, Jaedyn crawled through and opened the doors and...the car won't start. Apparently there is a security feature that sends a kill code to the battery if not opened with the electronic opener. Now it is dark, we have no phone, no money, beach sandals and it is 2 km straight up hill to get to the house. Jaedyn and I go to the first restaurant on the beach and it is closed, so we go to the only other restaurant and ask for a screwdriver to try to take the key apart to dry it out. Jesus, the lovely waiter comes to the car with us and tells us he will go find someone to give us a boost. He goes back to the restaurant and gets the cook Costel. They come out and have to move a car double parked to get Costel's car, who drives over and boosts our car for us. I think we may have to go for dinner at the restaurant soon and leave a very nice tip. I also think we might stick to walking to the beach! Always an adventure.

Kris