Day 2

Our room with a view

Day 2 started with beer versus coffee as maid never left coffee nor apple juice lol. Once dressed we headed down for buffet breakfast grabbing a coffee and baileys on our way by premium room. Breakfast was the usual selection for both. The waves were rolling in bigger then usual and crashing so we went to check them out.

waves crashing video

Just like home to see horses everyday all day long on our beach as well as the rest of the resorts

Today we chose to sit in the premium level area. It has its own bathrooms which S was wanting as the main ones are a bit of a shit show by mid day with no pun intended. There is a private small pool which he eventually braved then we both headed to the adult infinity pool and I actually got in.

lounger or hammock over sand, hmmm touch choice so lets do both :)

mango daiquiri with hot sauced rim, yum!

pools and plants

Sheldon doing some poolside shopping

S had a vendor empty his whole backpack of carved wooden treasures vying for the whale tail but no deal. Good seeing we don’t need any more knick knacks. I convinced him to join me for lunch which was light with salad and water :)  and very delicious. Back at our loungers S was off for a swim and sun while I enjoyed the shade. I did get us a plate of fries later to enjoy.

even cactus have beautiful flowers

We did head up early after 3:00 to change and go for a walk along the streets. The walk was ok, we found a mobile PCR test for $60 USD and a helicopter flight for $1500 USD for 1/2 hour!!! We booked neither lol

This bar is supposedly owned by Gene Simmons but has been closed since covid started.

Back at the hotel for some refreshing cervezas and a margarita before heading to the room to change for supper. Tonight was our first night at Mexican. This is where the HUGE carved horse head is.

The restaurant had lovely ambiance and the first 3 courses; soup salad appetizer were scrumptious however when the main course came the fajitas S ordered and the chocolate chicken I ordered as per the waiters recommend were very disappointing. This was followed up by and even worse disappointing churro dessert that was perhaps frozen and reheated. 

As we left the restaurant we saw the elevator up to the sky bar. Last night an American couple told us a long story that it was closed due to covid and that it was privately ran. We thought it odd as the lights were glowing and the tower was right in the middle of the hotel but believed them. Walking by today on our walk I questioned the matching colors to the property so we got on the elevator and took the ride up. Sure enough it was working just fine. We had a drink and checked out the fabulous views.

On our way back to our room we remembered to grab some baileys for coffee. I started a new Netflix show Getting Curious with Johnathon Van Ness while S watched some TV then off to sleep.

Day 1

A beauty day at the office today. It started out slow with an apple juice box on the deck in the sunshine. The fridge is stocked with water bottles, Pepsis, apple juice, beer and snacks (chips and nuts). After sunscreen was applied we headed to breakfast grabbing a baileys with a bit of coffee. The buffet had delicious fruit and S favorite omelet. The best part of a tropical vacation is how plump and hydrated your skin feels!

the day started off cloudy

but soon burned off to sunshine

Time to find a chair, we chose the adult only infinity pool. This was home for the rest of the day. The clouds came and went  but it was always warmer then home :) There was an activity game guessing the mount of chips in a bottle and I won guessing 142 and there was 143! I won a $150 gift diamond gift certificate and a waterproof beach holder! 

S spent most of the time in the pool, I brought my lunch to the pool side. Which enticed S to follow suit eventually. Mid afternoon S joined in a beach volley ball game followed up with a swim in the activity pool.

A beverage or two in the hot tub only to realize we had 8 minutes to our dinner reservation. It was a quick scramble out of the tub, up to the room and to shower. We made it to the restaurant just after 6. Steak night for us with my fillet much better then the rib eye but all still good. We even had room for dessert but it was pretty processed so did not eat all. 

does it look Italian?

amazing wooden horse in the Mexican restaurant next door

We took a walk down the street to see the nightlife. Rock & Brews is right across the street; it is owned by Gene Simmons but closed since Covid started and yet to reopen. Back to the hotel we had a drink then a decaf coffee/baileys to warm up. The evenings are cool on this side of the ocean. After the Mexican show ended before 10 we headed back to our room where I watched some McLeods and S was sound asleep.

Cabo here we come

 Travel day 

Harley put her sweet mug on the bed at 4 but seeing S got up to pee he let her out to as well. He was back up a 6 to Pete then both our alarms went off at 6:15. A quick dress, coffee, Harley fed and the cats door open, bags loaded and we were on our way at 6:45. Luckily S asked if I ha packed sunglasses as we pulled out, be damned if I had none and this happened last Cabo trip too. Good save sir.

 

This little dog made me think Harley might be needing her own seat compared to this little guy

We arrived in great time at the Mercedes dealer just after they opened at 7:30. Forms signed, bags in the shuttle car and we were dropped at the international airport doors. Luggage tags were printed, loaded and thru security and we were in chairs at the departure gate with a tea I grabbed us at Tims in less then 15 minutes!! Now to wait for a couple hours to take off. I watched the last 2 episodes of McLeod's daughters and what a mistake, one was soooo sad so tearing up in an airport looks awkward.

 

We boarded and were luck enough to have no one take the aisle seat. The plane was off at 10 but had to deice. Lift off was 10:20 with S already napping. The 3 ½ hour flight went fairly fast surprisingly. S watched a movie which he was soon again sleeping while I started Black Widow but ran out of power to finish as my power and ear phones are same outlet. I thought I saw Dr Jordan (B’s old boss) in the back then While going to the bathroom I was positive it was her but she did not look up from her computer and with a mask I was not 100% to say hello. The plane was ¾ full, full service was provided with food and drink. Masks are so far the only detriment to travel.

this is looking towards our house over Chestermere

in flight beverages

Once we landed at 2 pm ahead of time, we had to load a bus to take us literally 150 feet!! It was hilarious the time it took to wait for it, load , and drive over. Again I saw Jordan and bet S 1000 it was her. The one up to immigration was huge but moved fast, the luggage line not so much. Declaration I hit green so it was fast and bus transfer to hotel was slow but at least we were outside able to take off mask and stand in the sunshine. The transfer van finally loaded and left at 3:30 and delivered us second to our hotel. Foot sanitizer, temperature check and check in along with a welcome drink then followed the bell o to our room #1419 it was after 4.

fancy bon bons that did not taste so fancy :)~

our lovely room looking out thru bathroom shuttered soaking tub

It was so nice to see the sea, sand, sun and vegetation. We grabbed a beer from the fridge, pulled on sorts and set out for a snack. It ended up being a burger and fries at 4:30 then a drink to take to the beach. We relaxed here watching the "cowboys" and their horses and the beach vendors hawking their wares. We walked the beach west then back to enjoy a drink on the premier deck. It is a bit chilly surprisingly so off to the room where we put on our suits and went to the hot tub to warm up.

Back it was another cold beer after a shower off then dress to head down for our 9 pm dinner reservation which we arrived a bit earl too. It was seafood night and so very good but so full after stuffing tight food and rinks for the last few hours there was no room for dessert. We headed back to r room where I stretched out to catch up the blog and S watched the Expendables.

Sheldon took some hotel evening shots