This was our second stop at Hualulco so we knew the lie of the ground. Hot and humid.The sun was up and waiting for us at port and so were the usual touts offering tours through the town ( a 5 min walk) then snorkelling, swimming and fishing. We opted for a cool pina colada without […]
Continue ReadingPuerta Vallerta.Into port again before the place was awake. The loud squawking sounds of caged macaws reminded us we were in again in a Mexican port. Caught the blue local bus to downtown. Paid a dollar and headed off. The 6 lane highway soon narrowed to two lanes of cobblestones. The bus, of a vintage I […]
Continue ReadingSet the alarm for 5am but wok at 4:30. Snuck out to the back deck in my dressing robe only to see the city lights twinkling in the pre-dawn light. Soon the crew will be tossing the heavy blue ropes over to tie us up at San Diego wharf. Many of the guests will be […]
Continue ReadingAnother Mexican city. Today a little different as we had to go ashore by tender. Really a life-boat in disguise. The disembarkation was handled in an organized manner and we made the first tender with about twenty other eager to be hassled passengers. Those hoping the touts will get tired stayed till later.The little sandy beaches […]
Continue ReadingAsh Wednesday. Went to mass. Think the priest had to pay for any ash he returned. We all had thumb prints the size of golf balls on our foreheads.Acapulco, the city of sun, fun and glamour. A bit like a diva, maybe a little past her prime, perhaps overly made-up but still captivating her audience. […]
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