Love is Blind season 8 vacation recap: honeymoon hit or miss?

If you thought the pods dragged, just wait until the Love is Blind couples get to Honduras for their pre-wedding honeymoon. This episode and a half felt like it took six years off of my life, with very little drama and lots of weird moments. Let's get into it!

The five newly engaged couples head off to Honduras instead of Mexico this season, which seems like a nice change of pace.

For the couples at least. For fans, it was mostly a lot of polite get to know you chit chat.

Taylor Haag and Daniel Hastings

Daniel has quickly become my favorite Love is Blind season 8 cast member. I even gave him my rose in my fantasy draft this week. After their sit down to discuss Daniel's potential felony of following and unfollowing Taylor on Instagram, the case was dismissed due to lack of evidence.

That is to say, the production gave Taylor her phone back so she could dramatically scroll...and scroll...and scroll some more. Nothing doing, Taylor; you must be confusing Daniel with David, Mason, or perhaps Alex. There's a reason I turned on my captions this season, and it's not because I can't hear.

Either way, Taylor apologizes profusely, and Daniel is possibly the most supportive fiancee-potential ex-boyfriend on the planet. He gives Taylor time to decide if she wants to go on vacation with the rest of the cast, stay home and date, or never see him again. They even have a very kismet moment while awkwardly waiting for the wifi password quoting "Bueller?" at the same time. Meant to be if you ask me.

To be fair, I can totally relate to Taylor's anxiety. I think we've all had potentially self-sabotaging moments, especially knowing she has not only designated herself the president of the overthinkers club but also opened up that she has never received the type of love she has given to past partners. I am quite hopeful Daniel is the one to change that.

Anddddd another thing...his favorite part of their entire fancy Honduran vacation was not sailing the clear blue oceans or getting pampered at the spa. It was listening to Taylor Swift while he and Taylor maybe-future-Mrs. Hastings got ready in the mornings. Stoppit.

Odds of saying I do: 8.5/10

Lauren O'Brien and Dave Bettenburg

I can only imagine what it's like having every moment of my life with my brand new fiancee filmed for the world to see. Luckily I'll never know because I'd rather pull out my own teeth than be on a dating show like Love is Blind or Married at First Sight. Sorry, Netflix, don't @ me. That being said, I very much feel for Lauren and Dave trying to get to know each other with 10 cameramen and who knows how many crew members watching them.

Unfortunately, while they do seem to have some chemistry, it doesn't seem like they're as comfortable with each other as they were in the pods. Lauren even jokes she wishes they could live out their lives in the pods and raise their kids there. Oof. At least she's thinking about the future.

While we're going on about the future, if you've seen the previews, it seems like there's some drama coming with Lauren's ex. The conversation between Lauren and Dave discussing Molly's lack of prior relationships and Dave knowing some of Lauren's exes is a big set-up for what's to come.

During an equally awkward date where Dave sat in the hot seat of a dunk tank, the two made the best of a terribly planned outing. I swear, production plans these dates based on their favorites. Either that or they ran out of budget paying for the yacht rental Sara and Ben got. Speaking of...

Odds of saying I do: 3/10

Sara Carton and Ben Mezzenga

What is there to say about a couple who are smitten kittens, but I am 1,000 percent certain they have a train wreck headed their way? In case you forgot, activism and social causes are non-negotiables for Sara, who is supportive of her sister who is LGBTQIA+, and, again, they live in Minneapolis and through George Floyd and the protests that followed.

Those non-negotiables certainly were negotiable for Ben, who tip-toed around saying he is supportive of "his friends that are like that." So. They have a ton of physical chemistry. And, they're on a boat! For their date! No carnival discount rides here. Sara revealed Ben wrote her a heartfelt letter at 2 am, which was very sweet. Still don't think long term, people with such differing values can really make it work.

Odds of saying I do: 2/10

Monica Danus and Joey Levielle

The adorable awkwardness continues. These two remind me of Jess from New Girl if she were a couple who went on a reality show. From Joey reassuring Monica her height, at 5'10," is a perfect fit for his 6'1" frame, to Monica calling Joey her Tarzan, I will riot if these two have a rough season.

Don't do my precious little awkward angels dirty, Netflix.

Odds of saying I do: 9/10

Virginia Miller and Devin Buckley

The more I watch these two, the more I'm surprised they're doing as well as they are. They both seem like wonderful individuals, but as a couple, their interactions are just so, dare I say, normal.

Considering there were at least two other couples that got engaged, I can't believe 1) Virginia and Devin were chosen and 2) we had six bleep bleep bleeping pod episodes!!! I'll never forgive you, Chris Coelen. Frustrations with the slow-moving season aside, they are incredibly cute together. From their affirmations to each other to their coordinating outfits, I love them.

Normal isn't bad at all, and for a relationship, of course, you don't want drama on day 1. It's just for reality TV; their storyline so far is leaving a bit to be desired. We still have move in day, wedding planning, and the rest of the hot mess that is Love is Blind, so let's see how it goes.

Odds of saying I do: 5/10

The couples meet

I was so traumatized by David inserting himself into every conversation to ask specifically if everyone has had sex yet, the rest of the party is a bit of a blur. Whose idea was this? I could definitely see Dave doing it, but after the reception to his jokes in the pods, I can't imagine he really thought he was close enough to the women to be digging into whether or not they got down and dirty. Producers, I'm blaming you. Ew, David.

Another notable moment I didn't blur out was a conversation between Monica and the ladies about Ben. It kind of seemed like Monica and Ben had more of a connection in the pods than we saw. Monica quickly puts any rumors to rest by ensuring the woman that Tarzan is her man. The love everyone has for his hair was the most shocking moment of the trip. Except for Dave, of course, who is Mr. Shock Factor.

I will say despite his cringeworthy conversation choices, Dave seemed way more likable when connecting with Devin and Virginia in their separate conversations. Devin and Dave bonded over their love triangles and what's potentially to come when the whole cast meets, and he genuinely seemed invested in what Virginia had to say about her relationship so far.

Hopefully the hot mess express speeds up a bit as the couples head into their shared apartments and check out each other's living spaces. If we have learned one thing in eight seasons, it's love isn't blind to your cleaning habits.