A Late Post from a Mexican Dream

We took a spontaneous trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with a good friend. I wasn't our typical type of visit, as we spent most of our time in a resort, but it was relaxing and fun. We caught the edge of a hurricane, so the surf was high and the atmosphere unstable and interesting. For me the main attraction was being able to use my Spanish. I've been studying the language for about 7 years now. My teacher lives in Mexico, and I have been aiming for a Mexican accent. It was so wonderful to be able to understand and have conversations with people.

Sunrise over the mountains after takeoff.

First stop.

Nice suite.

The view from our door.

Lots of live music at the resort.

Reserved.

The surf was fantastic.

Morning glory. Coffee is necessary.

From our patio on the 8th floor.

Plumeria?

The lazy river. We did this almost every day.

Sunset.

I did workout almost every morning before breakfast, since what we mostly did was sit around, read, and eat. I enjoyed a number of visits to the spa, especially the hydrotherapy area. So nice! We did go out to see Cabo San Lucas with an evening cruise to Land's End and Lover's Beach. I had seen it before, but it was all new to Russ. My favorite thing we did was lunch at a local farm-to-table restaurant, Flora's Field Kitchen. We managed to hear some live music there, too.

Booze on board.

Land's End.

This is worth seeing in person.

Dramatic Clouds. Hurricane Lydia passed to the south and hit Acapulco.

The lights of Cabo San Lucas.

The end of the party.

Morning without a hangover. Win.

Glad we ate under cover. It rained.

Nice atmosphere.

Even the bread was a feast.

Soup course.

Fresh fish.

Sangria.

Last evening.

Home (Seattle).

I'm ready to go back, but I waited so long to post this that we are on the road again in the R-Pod. It will be a while before we go abroad again.