Getting in the Mexican Groove.

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. 

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.

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….