A more civilised awakening time today thankfully. I left Louise in the room and made the effort to secure us some beds around a pool as we fancied a change from the beach today. I took the opportunity to do a full resort stroll too.
It took me a long while to choose two beds that might give Louise the sun and me the shade and they turned out to be more in Louise’s favour.
This was the quiet pool.
We lazed and spent a good amount of time in the water as the sun was pretty brutal.
We had a raccoon sighting which would be a common occurrence.
We had a drink or two and then Lunch by the pool. Nachos and burrito.
The next beds to us which had been empty yet reserved all day had a lovely couple from California arrive. We chatted for a bit. They asked what “Europe” thought of what was happening in the US so we gave them our view and explained why we were in Mexico and not Orlando. They explained that despite being US citizens from birth they now felt the need to carry their passports everywhere as they were not white. That bit hit home.
At some point the Spa folks came round touting for business. We declined but Louise still got a head massage.
Then ice cream man came around with his cart.
We moved to one of the other pools around 4.30 for the last hour for reasons I can’t remember.
Back to the room at 5.45. Showers etc.
We made our way down to the main pool to check out the Mexican show and buffet that was on.
We decided against it and walked to the Mexican restaurant. Alas it was closed. We found out they close it when the Mexican show is on as if you want Mexican food you can get it there.
Several steps later and we were at the Asian restaurant.
With a twenty minute wait for a table we walked several more steps to the Sports bar to wait. Espresso martini for me and a mescal and wine for Louise.
The food was excellent. Spring roll chicken satay to start.
Sweet and sour and mixed teppanyaki for mains.
We wandered back to the lobby bar and watched a harpist. After he had finished we had a wander around the resort and sat by the main pool for a bit getting feasted on by biting things.
Back to the lobby bar again. I went back to our room to deal with a pressing issue. Luckily our room was steps from the bar!!
I briefly joined Louise again but it was bed time and sleep was welcome.
Till the next time…..
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