My eye felt much better allowing me to be outside the room. After breakfast we played a good hour and a half of table tennis until music trivia started. It was a lot of the same questions as before so I destroyed everyone at it. I won and the prize was a bottle of tequila. You know your in Mexico when prizes are tequila. People go crazy for it. It seems that as soon as a tourist lands in Mexico all they want is to harvest tequila.
After lunch we went to try our hand at tennis, legit tennis not table tennis. When we got there it wasn't open yet but we found 4 large iguanas and a baby iguana. After many pictures the tennis court was open and we played some very bad tennis.
When we returned to the pool there was a football game going on where you tried to guess how many times they would catch the ball while diving into the pool out of ten throws. I guessed 8 and they only caught 3. After that was soccer tennis which A.J. and I finally signed up for. We one the first game 11-8 putting us in the finals (there were only 4 teams) against the staff which we lost 15-9.
Our dinner reservation was a late one so we grabbed a snack and I read until dinner at the Italian restaurant. All the rowdies seem to have arrived today. Two people at the restaurant were so drunk that one spilt his wine, rubbed stranger's heads, and pretty much shouted as he talked. The ladies at the table were so embarrassed they left. As the men went to leave the second guy knocked over a glass shattering it all over the floor. When a server told him not to worry about it he couldn't responded and wavered on his feet. After dinner we tried to go to sleep but people kept yelling outside of our door until late into the night.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Mexico Day 5: What do you think Vodka is?
I was sidelined today with an eye infection. My eye would start to water and couldn't open when in bright light so I was stuck inside except for the meals. It made me miss out on the ping-pong tourney which A.J. took second place in. They all went to Bucerias after while Sean and I stayed back. They brought me some anti-bacterial eye cream (a weird experience putting on) which made my eye feel much better allowing me to leave the confines of my room. At pharmacies here you can buy prescription drugs right off the counter. I was free to move about after dinner and there was a Mexican festival. There was a mariachi band playing and games where you could win fake pesos to use at an action afterwards. We didn't win anything at the auction unfortunately. A.J and the boys went to see the ballet show but came back soon after. A.J. had a little too much to drink that night and made a mess of our bathroom.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Mexico Day 4: Puerto Vallerta
Now that I have a laptop again I can finally consistently post this...or so I say I will.
After breakfast, A.J, Shaun, Owen, and I played some shuffleboard (or at least our version of shuffleboard). Afterwards we all took the bus to Puerto Vallerta. The bus drivers let you step on but as soon as you do they are driving away leaving you no time to get ready. They even count your change as they are zipping in and out of traffic. There were no seats when we got on so we were standing and holding on tightly, barely being able to stay in an upright position. Right in front of us was a man casually leaning on a seat playing his guitar and singing as we are gripping on tightly and the bus driver is weaving through the streets. It was quite the scene to be a part of.
We wandered the flea markets of Puerto Vallerta for a few hours. If you pause for a second in front of their shop they are on you trying to sell you something. There is also a Senor Frogs on pretty much every block. Sometimes 2 or 3. We took the bus back to the resort at around 6.
After dinner we played some bingo over a few drinks. Every night they have a show at the theatre in the resort. We went to the battle of the sexes which took 4 men and 4 women onto the stage a pitted them against each other. The competions included beer chugging, spelling, drawing, and a scavenger hunt in which they had to find a pair of sunglasses, a black sock, and a cellphone. It was all tied up and the final object was whoever could get the biggest bra. The women won because in Mexico a D is apparently smaller than a C.
After breakfast, A.J, Shaun, Owen, and I played some shuffleboard (or at least our version of shuffleboard). Afterwards we all took the bus to Puerto Vallerta. The bus drivers let you step on but as soon as you do they are driving away leaving you no time to get ready. They even count your change as they are zipping in and out of traffic. There were no seats when we got on so we were standing and holding on tightly, barely being able to stay in an upright position. Right in front of us was a man casually leaning on a seat playing his guitar and singing as we are gripping on tightly and the bus driver is weaving through the streets. It was quite the scene to be a part of.
We wandered the flea markets of Puerto Vallerta for a few hours. If you pause for a second in front of their shop they are on you trying to sell you something. There is also a Senor Frogs on pretty much every block. Sometimes 2 or 3. We took the bus back to the resort at around 6.
After dinner we played some bingo over a few drinks. Every night they have a show at the theatre in the resort. We went to the battle of the sexes which took 4 men and 4 women onto the stage a pitted them against each other. The competions included beer chugging, spelling, drawing, and a scavenger hunt in which they had to find a pair of sunglasses, a black sock, and a cellphone. It was all tied up and the final object was whoever could get the biggest bra. The women won because in Mexico a D is apparently smaller than a C.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Mexico Day 3: Poppychulo
Tuesday we were woken up for breakfast so we could make the orientation. We were told that we weren't going to be woken up this morning but at 9 a knock came on the door waking us all up. It was Susan checking on the boys sunburns. Now that we were awake we went for breakfast. Afterwards I sat by the pool and finished "My Side of the Mountain." A.J. and I played some more table tennis until lunch. I am no longer keeping track of the win count as A.J. is well ahead after my horrible day of playing. I sat by the pool reading some more and drinking some more strawberry margaritas (free drinks are wonderful). At 4 was a soccer tennis tourney but A.J. was nowhere to be found. He had gone for a walk with everyone an hour ago but had not appeared until it started and it was too late to sign up. What a tool. Dinner took place at the Mexican restaurant where shrimp enchiladas topped with tomato were consumed by me. They were delicious. We made our way to the pool for music trivia. They would play part of a song and we had to guess what movie or T.V. show it was from. To answer you had to yell out "poppychulo" which means sexy boy in spanish. We didn't win. A.J ended with one point, me with two, and my dad with two.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Mexico Day 2: Let the Vacation Begin?
Sorry for the fail of consecutive days of posting but my laptop has been deciding not to start so I had to wait until today to get access to a computer. But that is another story.
We awoke at 9 for breakfast. There is a buffet for every meal or you can make a reservation at different restaurants for dinner. This morning I partook of pancakes, croissants, fresh fruit, and freshly squeezed juice. After breakfast we had to go to a 15 minute orientation led by Fernando. After this we were able to squeeze in 20 minutes of table tennis until we had to pack and move to another room. After waiting with the luggage for 40 minutes it was placed into a holding room because our room was not ready yet and would not be until 2.
At 11:30 vacation finally started with table tennis until lunch at 12:30. The table tennis win count was tied at 7 a piece between me and A.J. At 2 o'clock we finally moved into our new room in building 3 allowing A.J. and I access to our swimsuits. After A.J. and I found that the pool was freezing cold after about 10 minutes in it we laid in the sun drinking margaritas. I had to boot for A.J. since his wristband was taking but it was fairly easy. You just go up and ask for 2 drinks. Soon we decided to look at the ocean. We stood at the shore allowing the waves to wash over our feet. We soon found ourselves farther out trying to take on the massive waves but ended up being consistently knocked over by them. During this we left our sandals, hats, and sunglasses on the shore. Apparently the dry ground we placed them upon was not far enough up as a rather large wave stumbled its way upon our stuff and attempted to steal them. Luckily Owen was there and was able to save the sandals and the hats. My cheap aviators that A.J. was using and my 150 dollar prescription sunglasses however were washed away. After deciding that we had consumed enough salt we left the ocean.
We had dinner at the Brazilian restaurant. It started with a clam chowder appetizer and for the main courses they brought out different meat one skewer at a time. And I mean multiple courses of meat. It came out like this: chicken wing, sausage, chicken wrapped in bacon, pork, roast beef, ribs, and then some grilled pineapple. Now that we were quite full of protein we decided to walk to the town of Bucerias, about a 25 minute walk away, where there was a carnival going on. It was much like the carnivals in Kelowna, with rides and games, but it took place in the middle of the streets instead of in a field. I did not trust the rides so we just observed. We met a very friendly man who let us try on his luchador masks.
We got back to our rooms around 10ish exhausted for all the meat and the walk. My right shoulder was a little burnt and Sean and Owen's backs glow red.
We awoke at 9 for breakfast. There is a buffet for every meal or you can make a reservation at different restaurants for dinner. This morning I partook of pancakes, croissants, fresh fruit, and freshly squeezed juice. After breakfast we had to go to a 15 minute orientation led by Fernando. After this we were able to squeeze in 20 minutes of table tennis until we had to pack and move to another room. After waiting with the luggage for 40 minutes it was placed into a holding room because our room was not ready yet and would not be until 2.
At 11:30 vacation finally started with table tennis until lunch at 12:30. The table tennis win count was tied at 7 a piece between me and A.J. At 2 o'clock we finally moved into our new room in building 3 allowing A.J. and I access to our swimsuits. After A.J. and I found that the pool was freezing cold after about 10 minutes in it we laid in the sun drinking margaritas. I had to boot for A.J. since his wristband was taking but it was fairly easy. You just go up and ask for 2 drinks. Soon we decided to look at the ocean. We stood at the shore allowing the waves to wash over our feet. We soon found ourselves farther out trying to take on the massive waves but ended up being consistently knocked over by them. During this we left our sandals, hats, and sunglasses on the shore. Apparently the dry ground we placed them upon was not far enough up as a rather large wave stumbled its way upon our stuff and attempted to steal them. Luckily Owen was there and was able to save the sandals and the hats. My cheap aviators that A.J. was using and my 150 dollar prescription sunglasses however were washed away. After deciding that we had consumed enough salt we left the ocean.
We had dinner at the Brazilian restaurant. It started with a clam chowder appetizer and for the main courses they brought out different meat one skewer at a time. And I mean multiple courses of meat. It came out like this: chicken wing, sausage, chicken wrapped in bacon, pork, roast beef, ribs, and then some grilled pineapple. Now that we were quite full of protein we decided to walk to the town of Bucerias, about a 25 minute walk away, where there was a carnival going on. It was much like the carnivals in Kelowna, with rides and games, but it took place in the middle of the streets instead of in a field. I did not trust the rides so we just observed. We met a very friendly man who let us try on his luchador masks.
We got back to our rooms around 10ish exhausted for all the meat and the walk. My right shoulder was a little burnt and Sean and Owen's backs glow red.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Mexico Day 1: Travel to Mexico
Well I got back from a vacation with the family to Mexico for a week so I decided to post my experiences from each day on here everyday for a week. Starting with the Sunday we left.
We arrived at the airport at about 12 to check in for our 2:40 pm flight. Upon arrival we found out our flight was delayed and wouldn't leave until 3:40. After waiting for 4 hours in the airport we finally boarded for our 4 hour flight to Puerto Vallerta. After a fairly bumpy ride consisting of watching Ironman 2 and reading over half of "My Side of the Mountain," which Katelyn insisted that I read, we landed in Puerto Vallerta. We walked through a group of pushy Mexican cab drivers to the shuttle that would take us to Royal De Cameron Resort. On the way we passed over 10 Pemex gas stations which must be their version of ESSO and most of them had a Oxxo which is their 7-11. As we were waiting in the lobby of our resort we were greeted with virgin mango margaritas. As we were waiting for our wristbands which would grant us access to free food and drinks (alcoholic if you had a red adult bracelet but no alcohol for the blue kids bracelet) my brother A.J. who is 17 years old was desperately hoping to see a red bracelet placed upon his wrist. He was ecstatic when 2 red bracelets came tumbling out of the bag for our room. We took our stuff to our rooms in building 1 but my dad and Susan were not content. They had reserved 2 rooms in any building but 1 and 2 because they were the nosiest. They also wanted rooms side by side but they were on the third floor while we were on the first. They wanted to change rooms but there was nothing that could be done until the morning. While changing there was a knock upon the door. We opened it to an employee asking for A.J. He came to take A.J's adult bracelet and gave him a kids. He was visibly disappointed. By now it was midnight local time (they are 2 hours ahead) and the buffet was open for midnight snack which consisted of fried chicken, fries, beer, and cake. We wandered around for a bit before heading to bed at 1:00 am.
We arrived at the airport at about 12 to check in for our 2:40 pm flight. Upon arrival we found out our flight was delayed and wouldn't leave until 3:40. After waiting for 4 hours in the airport we finally boarded for our 4 hour flight to Puerto Vallerta. After a fairly bumpy ride consisting of watching Ironman 2 and reading over half of "My Side of the Mountain," which Katelyn insisted that I read, we landed in Puerto Vallerta. We walked through a group of pushy Mexican cab drivers to the shuttle that would take us to Royal De Cameron Resort. On the way we passed over 10 Pemex gas stations which must be their version of ESSO and most of them had a Oxxo which is their 7-11. As we were waiting in the lobby of our resort we were greeted with virgin mango margaritas. As we were waiting for our wristbands which would grant us access to free food and drinks (alcoholic if you had a red adult bracelet but no alcohol for the blue kids bracelet) my brother A.J. who is 17 years old was desperately hoping to see a red bracelet placed upon his wrist. He was ecstatic when 2 red bracelets came tumbling out of the bag for our room. We took our stuff to our rooms in building 1 but my dad and Susan were not content. They had reserved 2 rooms in any building but 1 and 2 because they were the nosiest. They also wanted rooms side by side but they were on the third floor while we were on the first. They wanted to change rooms but there was nothing that could be done until the morning. While changing there was a knock upon the door. We opened it to an employee asking for A.J. He came to take A.J's adult bracelet and gave him a kids. He was visibly disappointed. By now it was midnight local time (they are 2 hours ahead) and the buffet was open for midnight snack which consisted of fried chicken, fries, beer, and cake. We wandered around for a bit before heading to bed at 1:00 am.
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