Acapulco

We surprised ourselves when we decided that of all the places we have visited, Acapulco is the one to which we will surely return. The last time we were here was fifteen years ago. We loved it just as much today as before. I would like to spend a month down here – or two. We could fly into Acapulco then drive up the coast and go back to Troncones Beach, visiting other towns along the way.

Acapulco's bay is beautiful. The colors are stunning. It is a lovely place. My eyes were sore from looking at the azure sea and sky. I guess that is why this has been a resort area since before the time of the Aztecs.

English is widely spoken and even though set up for tourists, there is a real Mexican community too. It is just a very nice place to be.

Our plan for the day was to get to Wal-Mart to stock up on cold medicines. We mentioned that plan at dinner and Bob and Jane and Freddy and Gordie decided to go with us. We met at 10 am in the lobby. After getting off the ship we stopped for pesos at the Casa de Cambio and walked to the local city bus. It was a direct ride to the end of the way to Wal-Mart. Our friends stocked up on Amoxicyllin and Cipro. The cost for the Amox was just $1 per box. At home it is at least $15. Why? We just got some Actifed and Dr Mom look-alikes.

The last time we were here, we stayed at the Hyatt across the street from Wall-Mart so we walked over there after we finished our shopping. It was just as I remembered. The place was full of young people arriving for Spring Break. You could feel PARTY in the air...... Oh to be 20 again!!! We walked out around the pool and to the beach. The hotel changed hands two months ago and is now called Five Star
Grand Resort.

Freddy was ready for lunch and set out on a venture to find Red Snapper. Jack and I had just eaten so we split off from the group and set out on our own. We caught the bus back toward the ship. Got off in old town and walked awhile. We found an Internet Cafe with internet for 60 cents an hour. We went in for a while then continued our walk, stopping for a cervesa and soda along the way.

Back at the ship we sat by the pool for an hour or so before dinner. It was a nice relaxed day. It was HOT though and the cool pool water felt good.

I slept through the night with no cold medications. Finally I am getting better. Jack not so much. He is full force into his cold. I was sick for 5 weeks!!!!