We had had a wonderful two weeks in Los Cabos, Mexico...relaxing in the sunshine and enjoying time with Steve’s Uncle and Aunt (Gordon and Esther Oaks) and their friends, Don and Gweth Purdy (our new friends!)
After a short 2 hour flight from Phoenix (on November 19th), we landed in Los Cabos at 4:40pm and cleared Customs quickly (with a green light). Gordon and Esther’s flight landed shortly after ours and we were to meet them outside where Gweth had arranged transportation for us (Don and Gweth had arrived earlier in the day). Sounds simple, right? Well, as you exit security you are in another large room and are bombarded with Mexicans trying to help. They were very nice but gave us the impression that we could not leave the area without special clearance from one of them. We explained that we already had transportation to our resort arranged and we were just waiting for people arriving on a flight that had just landed. Gordon and Esther emerged from security shortly and then the fun began as we tried to get to the Cape Travel van waiting outside. Note to anyone flying into the Los Cabos Airport...just say “no thank you” and continue outside to your waiting transportation (to the right as you exit security). All these people who are bombarding you as you exit are trying to get you to sell you all sorts of activities...and, of course, most come with a “short” 90 minute timeshare presentation!
Our first week was spent at Villla del Palmar in Cabo San Lucas. We had a lovely one-bedroom ground-level suite that was as close to beachfront as you can get with the one-bedroom units. It was absolutely awesome! At first I wasn’t thrilled about being on the ground-level but it turned out great. 
Our first morning...enjoying the sunshine on the patio...
When checking into the resort, we all got “sucked into” attending a timeshare presentation the next morning...free breakfast and “we only need 90 minutes of your time”...HA! But we did have a nice buffet breakfast next door at the sister resort, Villa del Arco.
Warning...the presentation NEVER takes just 90 minutes! The presenters were really nice and we weren’t pressured but about 3 hours...that was going through all the paperwork, short trolley ride over to the Villa del Arco, breakfast, a tour of the show-suites (very, very nice, by the way!) and then finally the sales pitch...we were finally out of there. We totally swore that we would NEVER go to another timeshare presentation!
It was a beautiful resort...newer that the Villa del Palmar where we are...
The pool had a really cool ship in it that was a bar...
This was taken by our "presenter" just before we sat down for the "selling speel"...
That afternoon, Gordon and Esther decided to take a bus into Cabo San Lucas to a bar where they could watch the CFL football game between the Edmonton Eskimos and the BC Lions....the winner of this game would go to the final Grey Cup Game.
Gweth and Don thought they would just relax on the beach and Steve and I decided we would venture to the next resort just down the beach...the Rui Palace where Don (my brother) and Rhonda were vacationing. We thought we would see if we could find them...at the very least, we could leave a message for them...we’d like to try and connect with them for a visit. As it turned out, we ended up wandering through the Rui Santa Fe before realizing that it wasn’t the Palace. We finally found the lobby for the Palace and left a message. We had ended up having a really good walk...that sand is brutal to walk in especially at the steep slope there is into the water!
We ended up having a nice visit with Don and Rhonda a couple of days later when they joined us at our resort....
Wednesday night we went to the Mexican Fiesta night at the resort. We all had a great time but unfortunately, some of us did not take to the food too well...not sure exactly what it was, but during the night I had a very upset stomach (felt like I had a big ball of fire in it), Steve had a bit of “Montezuma’s revenge” the next day and poor Don got the worst of it. He wasn’t well for a few days. Gordon, Esther, Steve and I had booked a snorkelling cruise for Thursday...luckily we were all okay for it.
We're in Cabo San Lucas...on our way to our snorkelling cruise...
We made our way out of the marina past some pretty awesome boats...and out into the bay...past the famous arch...
We were told this is Sammy Hagar's (of the band, Van Halen) house...
It took about an hour to get to our snorkelling spot...it was great! We spent about a half hour out in the water and then when everyone was back on board, they served lunch...and all the beverages you wanted...
Friday night we had all booked a Sunset Cruise...it happened to be with the same company (and boat) that we had taken for the snorkelling cruise. We had gone into Cabo early so that we could walk around and check it out but...would you believe...it rained! Sheesh!
Of course, we had to stop at Cabo Wabo...a bar owned by Sammy Hagar...
We got drenched as we stood in line to get on board the boat but luckily the clouds parted a little later and we had a great sunset....
On Saturday (November 26) we spent most of the day on the beach enjoying the sun and surf. We had checked out at 11:00, stored our luggage with the concierge and kept a bag with a change of clothing so that we could use the hospitality suite to shower and get cleaned up. We headed out to San Jose del Cabo and the Club Regina Los Cabos via taxi at 3:00 p.m. Whoa...now this is quite a resort...built right on the side of the mountain! Quite incredible! We had another one-bedroom suite oceanfront...Gord, Esther, Gweth and Don shared a suite one floor above us...and over (kitty-corner). An awesome resort! 
Our week at the Club Regina was much quieter than the Villa del Palmar. The Club Regina is right next door to the Westin Hotel. We were able to use all facilities at The Westin. Instead of on the beach, we spent our time by the pools here. The ocean is just too wild to swim in it...although Gordon managed to get in a couple of times. One of his swims was quite frightening for him, though...the waves were brutal! But he managed to get out okay...thank goodness!
...while the rest of us sat on the balcony enjoying some cocktails...
Thursday afternoon at 4pm, we were picked up by friends of Don and Gweth’s who have rented a condo in San Jose del Cabo. Denis picked us up in the minivan and took us to their beautiful condo...just lovely! Denis and Terese had friends staying with them from Edmonton (Ron and Hannah). We all sat outside and were served drinks and tacos.
Then it was time to walk to Old-Town San Jose del Cabo...
Our first stop was at a little bar where the owner makes his own Tequila...and has free tasting....
It’s a small bar where everyone just lets the owner know how many beers (or Tequilas) they’ve had when they want to pay the bill...wow...a bar with an honour system...depending on a drunk to let you know how many drinks they’ve had...too funny! Obviously it works for him, though... Oh, and the beer was only 20 pesos...that’s about $1.75 Cdn.
After some Tequila tasting and a couple of beers it was time to continue on to the town square where the Christmas lighting was taking place tonight...and then along the Artisan’s Walk. Every Thursday night is the Artisan Walk where the street is closed to traffic and all shops are open for everyone to wander through...several of them even served wine. 
Blurry lights...
We had a great evening...it was really nice to get out of the resort and see the town of San Jose del Cabo. We took a taxi back to the resort...and asked the bell man to take our picture by the Christmas tree. It’s so weird seeing all the Christmas decorations up...
We spent our last day by the pool but by mid afternoon we decided to go back to our room...the wind had really come up. After relaxing for awhile, we got showered and all cleaned up...we were going out to Inizio Restaurant at the resort. Not only was it our final night but it is my birthday tomorrow and Gordon, Don and Gweth all had their 70th birthday this year...so this trip was in celebration of their birthdays as well as Don and Gweth’s 50th wedding anniversary. After a couple of drinks in our suite, we headed over to the restaurant. We had a lovely dinner following by birthday cake...
Our waiter even got into a picture...
...and then we went out onto the deck where we watch the head waiter make a rather spectacular coffee drink...of course we had to have one!
It was quite a display...
What a great evening! The perfect ending to a fabulous two weeks!
Saturday morning, we watched our final sunrise and then joined Gordon and Esther for breakfast. We had had such a nice relaxing time and really enjoyed Cabo and spending time with Gordon and Esther...and our new friends, Gweth and Don. After hugs, we said our goodbyes...we were on our way to the airport by 10:00 a.m.
Our flight was a little early, landing in Phoenix around 2:30. We had arranged for Rick from PJ Cabs to pick us up...and as we entered the departure area, there he was holding a “Colibaba” sign. That worked really well for us!
After registering back at Eagle View RV Resort we, picked our rig up from the storage area....we`re “home”!
This morning, with basically no food in the fridge, we went out to Denny`s for breakfast and then grocery shopping. Although cool out, the sun was shining...that makes such a difference.
Once back home, I took advantage of an empty fridge to clean it before filling it up with our groceries. While I was doing this, Steve cleaned and replaced the dual water filters on the trailer. Other than a 25 minute power walk around the park, that was our day.
We had had such a great vacation, but it was also good to be back.
If you are interested in seeing all of the pictures we took on our Los Cabos vacation, check out our web album...Los Cabos!
If you are interested in seeing all of the pictures we took on our Los Cabos vacation, check out our web album...Los Cabos!
Wow, what a spectacular vacation!! As I see it, you were on vacation from your regular vacation;o)) You sure look all tan and healthy in those pictures!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you are back safe and sound! Now you can get back to your regular vacation. We really appreciate your taking us along ;o))