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.