Kids, geckos, and swimming iguanas, OH MY!

So we learned today that iguanas, wild ones at that, enjoy the large swimming pool at The San Pedro Fitness Club. Saturday was a great day to be out and enjoy the weather, so the pool filled up with quite a few families. After serving plenty of fresh fruit smoothies, roast beef paninis, a few frozen Snickers bars, and some nachos.....we noticed the kids came out of the pool and the cameras came out of the bags. I asked Rob, "Um, is there something in the pool?" The kids were pointing and following something around the edge, then a gutsy boy got in the water with his goggles and starting following this "marine life".
Came to find out a wild iguana had jumped in the pool for a swim.  Who knew!  So I did a little research and found that iguanas can hold their breath for up to 30 minutes, however, sometimes they can have a problem resurfacing if their body has gotten cold. So be ready to go in for a rescue! Here is a picture of Rob, and a few new friends, fishing the iguana out of the pool.  Sorry...I didn't get an actual picture of the iguana (someone had to watch over The Snack Shack), however it was a big one-about 2 feet.

I also found that you can give an iguana CPR, if indeed he/she does stay under too long and needs assistance. The article stated: depending on the size, use your thumb or finger tips to do the chest compressions, and administer breaths by cupping your mouth over their nose and mouth, expelling your breath into their nostrils. Remember your lizard has lungs far smaller than yours so do not force your breath into him. Remember to keep one hand on his chest to feel it expand; keep the other around his upper and lower jaw to prevent him from biting your lips should he come out of it quicker than you thought he would.  OK.....IS THIS ONLY FUNNY TO ME?  But I will make a mental note of "how to give CPR to an iguana (or any other animal of likeness for future need)."

Onto a new subject, our Sunday BBQ is on for today!  The weather has done a 360 from last weekend, so we are hoping we have some families come out and enjoy the day at the pool. Kevin is back on the grill for us and, as always, he will bring his smiles for free. He also cooks great BBQ-chicken/coleslaw/beans/tortilla-all for just $12BZ.

Just a few more pictures of the pool for you to enjoy......

Everyone have a great day!