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chocolate fest

erin

May 22, 2023 — 2 min read

This week was the Grenada Chocolate Festival. Saturday was family day. There was a make your own chocolate ball station, painting, face painting and kids yoga. We ran into a couple other families we know, so the girls had a great time with some friends. Fun fact - Grenada is home to five chocolate factories.

Sunday was the final day. We weren't sure it was going to happen because it rained the entire day, but the rain stopped just in time and the sky was the most beautiful colors.

To end the festival there was a bonfire with s'mores.

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