On our first full day here, we rose early and after a couple
cups of coffee we headed out for our first walk. The walk headed south on the beach to the
main pier where the cruise ship shuttles and the ferries disgorge their loads
of people. The beach walk is about 2
miles (one way), or a little more, and there were a lot of people, both local
and tourista, enjoying the warm morning. We sat a few minutes on the pier while
Gary pointed out the places where we had stayed and where he and Nancy stayed
years ago, up and down the beach.
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| I was wondering if I had brought my guitar how much money I could make setting here to get the tourist dollars! |
We had
arrived at the pier just as a shuttle released its load of people. We walked out on the beach but chose to walk
back through town on the main street, Fifth Ave. As we passed various venues we were bombarded
with invitations to go fishing, snorkeling, diving, have cerveza, massages and
much more.
We walked back to Mahekal as the stores were just opening up……
oh I need to describe the security presence:
Now and then we saw the typical police officer(s) with side arms, and
driving a motorcycle or truck. But then
there were the security men… carrying automatic weapons…. Not slung on their
back but in their hands ready for immediate use. For example, we saw a jewelry store being
opened and there were three armed guards to assure there were no incidents. Impressive.
Just as we got close to Mahekal, we stopped at the Mini
Super… a local party store, we picked up beer and wine, Gary got rum… the
prices much better here than at the hotel’s bar. We got back to Mehekal , freshened up and
then had breakfast. Here’s a picture of
our dining area. The food was really
good and the fruit unbelievably fresh.
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| Looking out on the ocean from our Breakfast Dining room |
After breakfast we went to our rooms and changed into
bathing suits. The rest of the day we
hung out on the beach trying to melt the Michigan ice out of our veins.
After 5PM we went to our room, showered and dressed for
dinner. By dressed I mean that we put on
clothes instead of bathing suits! We met
at the on-site bar for happy hour.
Tonight we had margaritas, Gary and Nancy had Pina Coladas.
At 7 we went to the dining room where we were given the menu
for the evening, and the salad/hors d’ouvre bar was discussed. Our drink orders were taken and we proceeded
to eat. We completely enjoyed the
meal!
We retired to our rooms to get ready for another grueling
day on the beach…. Vacationing is such hard work.
More to follow….
