April 5, 2012

Book it!

With two out of four events under my belt, I figured it was time to get a real vacation on the books. Tossed around a few ideas, but we ended up with Mexico after seeing this post from a fellow blogger. Just looking at one photo made me want to jump on a plane ASAP.

Booked our trip for eight glorious days south of Cancun in the towns of Playa del Carmen and Tulum (photo above is one of the resorts, Playa Azul, that we’ll be staying at in Tulum). This area is famous for its Mayan ruins and cenotes. I can’t wait to explore, swim in the ocean and drink many, many margaritas!

April 1, 2010

Vacation Wrap Up

Mexico

Photo: Thanks to my work peeps for getting me through my first day back at work with a tropical drink courtsey of Cabana Boy Scott!

I’m home and it’s cold. Breezed through customs…..slept on the flights……didn’t lose any luggage…..all and all a long, but uneventful trek back. Still gettting used to the tan, but I’m sure that will fade in no time. Thank god for Aaron and Laura’s Panama wedding in October!

Photo: Liz and I on the booze cruise.

Photo: Mom and I on the booze cruise.

Photo: Liz holding a real, live lion club. A total tourist scam, but pretty darn cute.

Photo: A delicious treat Liz found among the Romaine lettuce. I did not eat a salad for the rest of the trip.

Photo: Takin’ a dip.

Photo: My dad swimming outside the timeshare. Not exactly safe, but whatever.
Photo: The beach outside our timeshare.

March 29, 2010

I’m on a boat!

Mexico

I’m sunburned and hungover so all you’re getting are photos. Enjoy.

March 27, 2010

Zippy Zip Lines

Mexico, ziplining

Nothing to really report the last day and half besides hangin’ by the pool. Figured you didn’t need to hear about that…..went zip lining this afternoon – our first activity of the vacation! We drove up this super bumpy dirt road to Wild Canyon Adventures, which is right between Cabo and Cabo del Sol. We had a quick briefing and demonstration then they sent us on our way. To get the swing of things, we did a quick little line, then it was on to the big stuff.

My mom cried and screamed the entire time, but she made it. Some lines you went tandem while others you went alone. It was pretty crazy how much speed you could pick up! There was a lot of hiking in between the lines, which kinda sucked. You really had to work for those few seconds of fun on the line – oh well. Oh and sitting in those harness things – not exactly comfortable. Note to future zip liners: wear long shorts. Short shorts weren’t cutting it.

I think we’re going to take it easy tomorrow with a morning snorkel then will head to Cabo on Sunday for a day long boat/snorkel trip. Should be fun. Then I’ve just got one more day and it’s back to rainy Seattle.

March 24, 2010

Day Three

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Well after spending all day yesterday poolside I’ve come up with quite the sunburn. I guess SPF 30 doesn’t cut it around here. I really should have went tanning a few times before heading down here. My virginal skin is totally freaking out on me. Yikes. Spent today rockin’ a long sleeved hoodie since my forearms are fried. I don’t know how one burns the inside of their elbows…..

Anywho, drove down to La Pamilla today to do some snorkeling. All beaches are public down here so we drove right to the resort and walked down to the beach. We saw a ton of pelicans hangin’ around waiting for the fishermen to come back in. I made an attempt to snorkel, but the waves were pretty big and the visibility sucked. Liz and Dad went out for a bit, but I guess there wasn’t much to see. The ‘rents are going on a time share presentation tomorrow morning so we can go on a deluxe snorkeling/kayak tour and zip lining excursion later in the week. The sacrifices our parents make……

Photo: Liz and I getting ready to snorkel. No, I did not snorkel in the hoodie.

Photo: Pelican chillin’ on the beach.

Photo: Our pool with swim up bar. Unfortunately, the bar isn’t getting much of a workout with $7 well drinks!