Cruisen with my Homies, Part Dos

Here is the second set of pictures from my trip. They are a little out of order from the stops we made. We first went to Cabo San Lucas, then to Mazatlan and our last stop was to Puerto Vallarta.

We took a boat ride tour to a private island in Puerto Vallarta. I guess it is called Caletas??? If you speak Spanish, maybe you can tell me. This was the nicest place ever! It seriously was like a set from a movie. It used to be owned by a movie director and it was his own private island. He opened it up to the public a few years ago. It was so relaxing and there were many things to do there. We were first served a very authentic meal, walked around the island, where we saw a gecko, monkey and birds, laid out, went snorkeling, laid out again then enjoyed the best massage. Up above the little island were small tiki huts secluded for massage therapy. I got a 1/2 hour massage and the whole time could hear the waves crashing and the birds chirping. It was such an amazing environment. It was a great experience.

I loved the bathrooms at this place. This happens to be a men's bathroom, but they are all individual little huts.

On our boat ride back. My hair is wet and massage oily, but I'm relaxed with my pina colada!

Our last shopping stop in Puerto Vallarta. This was my favorite little shopping center. Look to the left, top corner and you will see Mexican Wrestler Masks. I searched everywhere for the Nacho Libre mask for my brother. The people here were fun to shop and barter with. I got the mask! Now my brother just needs to get some stretchy pants and he has a great costume.

Another "formal night" dinner.

Standing by a fertility goddess in Cabo San Lucas on the city tour.

We had lunch here before we went to the beach in Cabo San Lucas.

Karrie and I got a little action from Senior Frog in Mazatlan.

The Old Mazatlan Market sells everything to souvenirs to every part of the pig.

Standing outside of a beautiful church in Mazaltan.

Cruisen with my Homies, Part Uno

Hola Amigos! Here are a few pictures of my trip to Mexico. It was a fun trip with wonderful weather. This trip came at the most perfect time!! I really needed a "vacation from my problems" (What About Bob, anyone???) and laying out in the sun with no worries was just what I needed. Add a couple of pina coladas and an all you can eat buffet and I was in heaven. Not to mention complimentary room service, midnight buffets, 5 course dinners every night and much more. What a great escape from the daily routines! I went on the cruise with my roommate, Karrie and her family. Suzy Bramwell and I tagged along with their family. They are great fun to be around!

Our first stop was in Cabo San Lucas. We went on a city tour which ended at a beach for a couple of hours before going back to the boat. I have to say, Cabo wasn't my favorite place, but the water was the best out of all three stops.

Our Dawn Princess ship from afar.

This was one of our "formal nights". I left the prom dresses at home, but there were some who brought them and were living it up.

Mocktails, anyone?

Muy Bueno!

We are thinking about having this enlarged and framed above the fireplace so it's the first thing you see when you walk into the condo. If not that, then it could be our Christmas card so keep your eyes open in your mailboxes. (I am seriously joking here!!)

Here is one of the million pictures they take of you when you get on and off of the boat. We got a free one so we chose this one. They are so flippen expensive!

What happened to September???

It's been awhile since my last post. Life has been busy, busy, busy and I haven't been home since around Labor Day. I just got back from a cruise to Mexico (I will post that next) and before that, I watched a 15 year old family friend while her parents were in Europe for three weeks. Living with five pets (dog, cats, SNAKES), a house to clean, dinner to cook, a homecoming to shop for, drama with homecoming dresses, etc.....the three weeks went by very fast. I haven't been home since September and I can't believe October is almost over. I hope now that I'm home and life is getting settled, I'll be able to keep up with my posting. So, let me get you caught up starting with picture of the Evergreen State Fair from Labor Day!

My roommate Karrie and me eating JUMBO corn dogs!

This is one of my favorite treats at the fair! Pina Colada with chocolate dripped on the inside of the cup. Yummy! It got me in the mood for the cruise to Mexico!

With my friend, Lisa Low.

Karrie Pelton and Lisa Low at the Rodeo! Yeehaw!