Sunday - April 07, 2024 Arrive 1:00PM - Depart 10:00PM (Daily Diary Synopsis)
Millennia ago, Cabo San Lucas was part of the Mexican mainland. Then a massive rupture of the San Andreas Fault sent the waters of the Pacific crashing into the newly formed depression, creating the Sea of Cortez and the Baja Peninsula.
Lying at the very tip of Baja, where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez, Cabo San Lucas - or "Cabo" - is one of the premier resort destinations in the Western Hemisphere.
On the bright side, we did not have to drive 1150 miles!
We entered the bay early in the morning.
The hotels were on the sides of the hills at the north of the city.
Mary decides to take Yoga classes. Paul tried but after six minutes of falling over and making bodily sounds, Paul goes for the bicycles (the ones with the safety belt).
Pointing straight up to the ceiling!
"Do not take my picture" says she!
"Oh come on now,help me up!"
Someone will be sore late on!
I did us a little AI to help along!
I do not "need" the cane but I use it so the pressure on the legs is a little less hoping the sciatica will stay in check! We checked at the front desk and they had it. Mary put a mailing label on it; she is bright!
The nice man located the cane and I was ready to go!
Did You Know? - A purser is a ship officer who handles money, documents, and administration for the ship's passengers and crew. On modern merchant ships, the purser is also in charge of the ship's cargo and passenger manifests. The purser also keeps money and valuables for the passengers. On passenger ships, the purser is also responsible for the comfort and welfare of the passengers
While we were there, we gave the purser the list of music we wanted in the dance lounge!
We did not sign up for a tour today and just waited on the ship until the crowds were gone before taking the water taxi to the dock. We had breakfast at the through and a morning drink in the lounge to pass the time away.
Trying to make a decision, Orange juice or Watermelon juice?
I settled for a good BM
(Bloody Mary)
The tenders were going back and forth all day long.
Our ship had the orange tenders.
Did You Know? - A tender boat, also known as a tender, is a small craft that travels between a larger ship or yacht and performs tasks that the bigger boat cannot. Tenders are often used to transport passengers between a cruise ship and the port when the ship is unable to dock. Tenders are usually carried by the cruise ship and can often double as a lifeboat. They are designed to be highly maneuverable and hard to break, and most have padding all around to protect them and any ships they are near.
From the tenders we had a great view of the other vessels that were in port.
Someone has a lot of money!
The first ship is a super upscale new entry to the cruising circuit.
It was an imposing vessel.
We jumped into the tender from the side of the Princess.
Someone is a happy girl.
We were off to the races.
We could have stayed on board but decided to see the town.
Finally we made it to the dock.
We had a friend welcoming us to the city.
This guy was 65 years old and offered to take us to the shopping center about two miles away! The guy could peddle and he knew everyone because everyone honked at him.
We were zooming along at top speed!
The city was relatively clean with a lot of American cultural icons along the way!
Senior Frog was everywhere!
With locations in Mexico, United States and the Caribbean, Señor Frog's is known for spreading its party ambiance and good humor at each of the cities and beach destinations where it has a location. The concept was founded in 1971. Grupo Anderson's operates about 21 restaurants in total, mostly in Mexico and the Caribbean.
We did not go in as we were on a mission!
The traffic was mild in the city.
The stores were loaded and ready for the tourists!
Anybody need a T-Short?
There were restaurants everywhere.
We almost stopped for a drink but we decided not to take a risk!
Just like a Rickshaw but without Rick!
Walmart is everywhere!
The makeup problem is solved! The trip can continue!
We had a blast riding around town.
We stopped at the shopping center and Mary went inside. He wanted $40 for his effort, Mary and I decided to make him very happy and gave him $100!
Artists using chopped up old license plates!
We almost bought one for our front yard decor.
Ms. White asked which letter I wanted to have!
I am ready to go back to the ship!
The cane was helpful!
We sat up top on the way home.
Idling out of the harbor enabled us to see all the other vessels.
Do you see the bird on the front of the boat?
It was late afternoon; every boat was a party boat!
Mary found the hair dryer!
Lookin' good girl!
A ten minute ride and we were back to civilization!
She awaits our arrival!
We have our drinks so life is good!
"Wanna play ball?"
We are having too much fun!
"Catch!"
OK, time for dinner.
Paul could not get enough of these little fellas!
Did You Know? - Scallops have between 50–200 eyes that are located around the edges of their mantle. These eyes are often a bright blue color.
As we dined, the tender/lifeboats were hoisted back to the mother ship!
Someone was tired!
My steak was fantastic!
A twenty-five year old scotch made the day perfect!
We drank and drank: water, scotch, wine, coffee, and tea!
Paul taste tested the martini versus the chardonnay!
The decision was made!
Nope, one more taste1
It was a draw!
We met David at the dance lounge and he and Mary tripped the light fantastic.
Mary and I kicked up some serious dust!
People were coughing for thirty feet away!
We walked to the trough for a late night coffee and dessert before crashing!
Day 4 - At sea and the eclipse!