*grabbing my coffee laced with French Vanilla after suffering a night of post nasal drips and getting up before the sun*
It's Day 3.... but let me recap Day 2....
Day 2 was wonderful, again. Got up a little late... 7:30ish... got some coffee, sat around and read for a couple of ours. Got my shower & went to meet some sales guy to talk about what's new here for owners, have lunch & listen to him try and sell us another timeshare. He did take us on a tour of "The Ridge" section of Playa Grande.... which was marvelous. Such views!!! They look over the city of Cabo... I could see INTO the dolphin place... very cool. We could see the entire marina and The Office too.... it was lovely. Anyway, after the lunch & schpiel... we turned him down and went on to an afternoon of sunbathing. Actually, I sunbathed and Don walked into town to get some better fishing things... oh, lures. Then he came back and we decided to go to the "adult" hot tub for a while... it's so beautiful. We can look right over the ocean. And we saw some people who are neighbors of ours here at Playa Grande... we have seen them every year that we've been here. It was nice seeing them.... Then we headed to the condo to get changed & freshened up for dinner. Grabbed a taxi and headed to The Office. I looooooove that place. We were seated at a table right on the edge of the place, yeah, RIGHT IN FRONT OF ALL THE BEACH VENDORS... LOL Just kept shooing them away. But, the coolest thing of all was the moon!!! OMGosh.... I was reminded of God's glory, and the magnificence of his creativity!!! The moon was HUGE and orange, on the horizon of the Sea of Cortiz.... and the longer it moved up into the sky, the whiter it became and it shown right across the sea in the most splendid display of beauty I've seen in a loooong time. It was something like out of a painting, but better, because it was of God's hand!!! Magnificent. Don tried taking pictures of it, and hopefully one of them turned out. We should try uploading pictures sometime later today.
After dinner, we grabbed a taxi and came back to Playa Grande.... I watched the last half of "Becoming Jane", the story of Jane Austin.... so sad! But beautiful. And after checking my emails & facebook, I turned in.
Today, I plan to find my spot around one of the pools, hopefully the "adult" one... and veg out all day. Gonna read, probably finish my first book & start in on another.... and most likely will SLEEP, since I didn't do a lot of it last night. Dang cold...
Tonight, we're gonna try out Edith's. It's a restaurant that is very difficult to get into - always full. Gonna go see the concierge about setting up a reservation for us. That should work.
Okay, so I heard from Dyan this morning.... my Cali Girl found a possum in Dyan's back yard!!! GOOD GIRL!!!! She's a bunny hunter & possum finder!!! LOLOL That's my girl!!! I miss her and hope that she's being a good girl!
Don's out fishing right now. He left before the sun came up. Hopefully he'll catch some today.... alot of guys were catching Sterling yesterday. If he does catch some, then he'll filet them and we'll go to Soloman's Landing instead for dinner, and have them cook the fish for us. Lovely...
Wish you ALL could be here with us.... This is probably the MOST relaxing vacation I think I've EVER had.... no schedules... no entertaining anyone... we are doing what we wanna do, and enjoying every minute of it.
And that's my vacation so far...
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Cabo, Day 1
Hola, mi Amigas!!! We made it to Sunny Cabo.... in record time, too! This morning began at 2:55 AM for us.... got up, washed the face, put some makeup on, got dressed, and out the door we went. Got to the airport by 5 AM. The kiosk at American Airlines asked us if we wanted to upgrade to first class??? Excuse me??? Heck yeah!!! So for an additional $90 total, we upgraded for the first leg of our journey. Niiiice.... or as Meg would say, "Sweet"...
We had to sit with the normal peops from Dallas to Cabo.... a pretty unremarkable flight... no bumps in the air or anything. Still couldn't sleep, tho.... :-(
We got into Cabo at 11:30 this morning, 12:30 Missouri time.... Sweet! Since our flight was one of the first to arrive for the day, there was virtually NO line going thru customs. We were through customs, had our luggage and ran the gauntlet thru the time share peons, and out the door we went. Okay.... so cool, right? It gets even better....
We always use Baja Transportation for our trip from the airport to Playa Grande... about a 45 minute drive. We pre-pay, and usually ALWAYS share a big fat van with several other people. Well.... NOT TODAY!!! We had a private suburban, all to ourselves!!! And just outside the airport, the driver stopped at a little shop so we could do some "beer" shopping.... LOL The ride to Playa Grande was luxurious.... lovely. Israel was our driver's name.... niiiiice.
We got to Playa Grande at about 1 PM. Checkin is normally at 4 PM. BUT..... TODAY.... our room was already ready for us!!! SWEET..... So, we put our bags away, or rather, the bellboy brought them down to our condo.... and we jumped into our swimming suits and headed out for about an hour and a half of good, quality sunbathing! Sweet!!! So, around 3:30, we decided to get dressed and walk into town. But.... just about everything was closed, guess because it's a Sunday. No problem... One of our favorite restaurants was open, Panchos.... and so we just went there and had dinner. I downed 2 bottles of agua.... and Don had his beloved sopa de tortilla. I had carne asada.... scrumptions. And we had musicians... Lovely.
We walked back to the resort.... got our suits back on again, and went to the hot tub for adults only, next to the beach... and watched the sunset... Can I hear a collective "Ahhhhhh"??? Afterwards, we came back to the condo.... I put my stuff all away.... and now I'm sitting on the computer....
I'll try and download pics tomorrow.... Got some great "food" shots.
Oh, one weird thing about the Internet service here in our room? Well, all of the instructions for my facebook page and for my blogspot page are in Spanish.... weird. I tried logging into Julie's blog, but I don't think that the computer could read my name or password!!! Weird...
Nuf for today.... Tomorrow, I'm sleeping in, then gonna have a "owner's" lunch at 11:45.... I HAD to sign up for it, especially since she threw in two free trips on a whale watching boat.... oy.... Afterwards, I plan on doing some serious sunning....
Adios!
We had to sit with the normal peops from Dallas to Cabo.... a pretty unremarkable flight... no bumps in the air or anything. Still couldn't sleep, tho.... :-(
We got into Cabo at 11:30 this morning, 12:30 Missouri time.... Sweet! Since our flight was one of the first to arrive for the day, there was virtually NO line going thru customs. We were through customs, had our luggage and ran the gauntlet thru the time share peons, and out the door we went. Okay.... so cool, right? It gets even better....
We always use Baja Transportation for our trip from the airport to Playa Grande... about a 45 minute drive. We pre-pay, and usually ALWAYS share a big fat van with several other people. Well.... NOT TODAY!!! We had a private suburban, all to ourselves!!! And just outside the airport, the driver stopped at a little shop so we could do some "beer" shopping.... LOL The ride to Playa Grande was luxurious.... lovely. Israel was our driver's name.... niiiiice.
We got to Playa Grande at about 1 PM. Checkin is normally at 4 PM. BUT..... TODAY.... our room was already ready for us!!! SWEET..... So, we put our bags away, or rather, the bellboy brought them down to our condo.... and we jumped into our swimming suits and headed out for about an hour and a half of good, quality sunbathing! Sweet!!! So, around 3:30, we decided to get dressed and walk into town. But.... just about everything was closed, guess because it's a Sunday. No problem... One of our favorite restaurants was open, Panchos.... and so we just went there and had dinner. I downed 2 bottles of agua.... and Don had his beloved sopa de tortilla. I had carne asada.... scrumptions. And we had musicians... Lovely.
We walked back to the resort.... got our suits back on again, and went to the hot tub for adults only, next to the beach... and watched the sunset... Can I hear a collective "Ahhhhhh"??? Afterwards, we came back to the condo.... I put my stuff all away.... and now I'm sitting on the computer....
I'll try and download pics tomorrow.... Got some great "food" shots.
Oh, one weird thing about the Internet service here in our room? Well, all of the instructions for my facebook page and for my blogspot page are in Spanish.... weird. I tried logging into Julie's blog, but I don't think that the computer could read my name or password!!! Weird...
Nuf for today.... Tomorrow, I'm sleeping in, then gonna have a "owner's" lunch at 11:45.... I HAD to sign up for it, especially since she threw in two free trips on a whale watching boat.... oy.... Afterwards, I plan on doing some serious sunning....
Adios!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
The Long-Awaited Update
Okay, Julie.... here goes0n update.... Let's just hope I don't get it all typed out and then accidentally hit the esc. button and wipe it all out. I've done that before.... NOT FUN!! You see, I love to hit this button ~ and it's right under the esc. button, and I get to typing so fast that I make a slip, and BAM.... it's all gone. Let's hope that this doesn't happen, because if it does, I'm not about to re-type it.
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Okay, so we're leaving on Sunday for Cabo. Our flight leaves KC at 6 AM. Yes, that's before the sun comes up. And since it's an International flight, that means that we have to be there by 4 AM. That stinks.... and in fact, the last few times that we've flown to Cabo that early, the people don't even show up at the gate until at least 5.... so why bother getting there so early? Ugh... that means that I'll have to leave our house by 3 AM. which means I have to get up by 2:30... slap some makeup on, and head out by 3... Brrrrr..... BUT... we'll be in Cabo by 11:30 AM.... and by the time we get thru customs, get our bags... get to the transportation guys... we'll be at Playa Grande by 1:30 or so. Sweet!
Don bought me something the other night..... he bought me a "Train a Dolphin" thing.... I get to spend the day next Wednesday, 5 hours of it anyway, caring for, feeding, swimming with dolphins!!! I cannot believe it.... What fun that will be! Hope to get some good pictures!
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I had my dr. visit today - my breast surgeon. It's been a year since I've seen her. Had my mammos taken last week, and went today to see her about them, and chat about how I'm doing. No cancer! YAY. But... still gotta stay on Tamixofen for another 2 1/2 years... ugh. I complained to her that I cannot lose weight while on this drug, and she laughed and said that everyone says that... but not to worry, when I go off of the drug in 2 years, the weight will melt off. Gee thanks....
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Dyan's baby, Miss Lilly Dyan, is growing and growing. She's getting very "rotund"... she's about 6 months along now. So far, Dyan has not gained any weight... I find that fascinating, since with both of my pregnancies, I gained 40 lbs. I don't know how Dyan's doing it.... But I do know, I cannot wait to hold that sweet baby girl in my arms. There is nothing like holding your child's child. Nothing like it in the world... I love that sweet Lilly already...
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Meg joined a guard unit. It's an independent "world" class guard. They have practices on Friday nights and Sunday afternoons. Sheesh, she will be sooooo busy! But the Winterguard season will be over in April. Apparently this guard has a girl drop out because of injury.... so Meg will take her spot. It will be so fun to see Meg in action again. She spins flags like no other.... and the rifle? She's fabulous... I just love watching her perform. She is so very good at it!
***
I'm getting sick. Yes, 3 days before heading on vacation, I have a terribly sore throat. It hurts to swallow.... I'm taking lots of Emergen-C and drinking lots of juice & taking vitamins and supplements... Ugh... who wants to be sick while on vacation?
***
Noone is going to Cabo with us this year. Honestly, that will be kinda nice. But. really, I do miss my girls when we go down there. It's fun to have them along... but this year, it will be nice, just Don & me. He's gonna do surf fishing, deep sea fishing, lots of walking, zip lining... I'll be laying by the pool alot, reading alot, swimming with the dolphins, and probably zip lining. Can't wait..
***
My husband is the BEST husband in the entire world. Yes, Julie, he is!!! He just walked in with new luggage for me!!! Its so beautiful! All girly looking.... fancy schmancy!!! Ohhhhhhhhhhh, I love him! Dolphins AND new fancy luggage! I'm so stinkin' spoiled....
***
That's it for now... I want to go look over my new luggage. So, ta ta for now...
***
Okay, so we're leaving on Sunday for Cabo. Our flight leaves KC at 6 AM. Yes, that's before the sun comes up. And since it's an International flight, that means that we have to be there by 4 AM. That stinks.... and in fact, the last few times that we've flown to Cabo that early, the people don't even show up at the gate until at least 5.... so why bother getting there so early? Ugh... that means that I'll have to leave our house by 3 AM. which means I have to get up by 2:30... slap some makeup on, and head out by 3... Brrrrr..... BUT... we'll be in Cabo by 11:30 AM.... and by the time we get thru customs, get our bags... get to the transportation guys... we'll be at Playa Grande by 1:30 or so. Sweet!
Don bought me something the other night..... he bought me a "Train a Dolphin" thing.... I get to spend the day next Wednesday, 5 hours of it anyway, caring for, feeding, swimming with dolphins!!! I cannot believe it.... What fun that will be! Hope to get some good pictures!
***
I had my dr. visit today - my breast surgeon. It's been a year since I've seen her. Had my mammos taken last week, and went today to see her about them, and chat about how I'm doing. No cancer! YAY. But... still gotta stay on Tamixofen for another 2 1/2 years... ugh. I complained to her that I cannot lose weight while on this drug, and she laughed and said that everyone says that... but not to worry, when I go off of the drug in 2 years, the weight will melt off. Gee thanks....
***
Dyan's baby, Miss Lilly Dyan, is growing and growing. She's getting very "rotund"... she's about 6 months along now. So far, Dyan has not gained any weight... I find that fascinating, since with both of my pregnancies, I gained 40 lbs. I don't know how Dyan's doing it.... But I do know, I cannot wait to hold that sweet baby girl in my arms. There is nothing like holding your child's child. Nothing like it in the world... I love that sweet Lilly already...
***
Meg joined a guard unit. It's an independent "world" class guard. They have practices on Friday nights and Sunday afternoons. Sheesh, she will be sooooo busy! But the Winterguard season will be over in April. Apparently this guard has a girl drop out because of injury.... so Meg will take her spot. It will be so fun to see Meg in action again. She spins flags like no other.... and the rifle? She's fabulous... I just love watching her perform. She is so very good at it!
***
I'm getting sick. Yes, 3 days before heading on vacation, I have a terribly sore throat. It hurts to swallow.... I'm taking lots of Emergen-C and drinking lots of juice & taking vitamins and supplements... Ugh... who wants to be sick while on vacation?
***
Noone is going to Cabo with us this year. Honestly, that will be kinda nice. But. really, I do miss my girls when we go down there. It's fun to have them along... but this year, it will be nice, just Don & me. He's gonna do surf fishing, deep sea fishing, lots of walking, zip lining... I'll be laying by the pool alot, reading alot, swimming with the dolphins, and probably zip lining. Can't wait..
***
My husband is the BEST husband in the entire world. Yes, Julie, he is!!! He just walked in with new luggage for me!!! Its so beautiful! All girly looking.... fancy schmancy!!! Ohhhhhhhhhhh, I love him! Dolphins AND new fancy luggage! I'm so stinkin' spoiled....
***
That's it for now... I want to go look over my new luggage. So, ta ta for now...
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