It's soul warming catching up with old friends and forming new bonds for life. This last week I adventured in
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico at the tip of the Baja California Sur Peninsula with a few girlfriends. Work hard. Play hard. That's how we do.
Enjoying the vibrant coastal colors - blue, brown, orange, pink, red, purple, green - while being serenaded each night by the white-capped crashing waves, we made the most of our rare time together. Some water aerobics, beach yoga, a jog, regular marches up steep stairs, and spa time soothed each of us. Don't get me wrong, there were plenty of drinks too.
The time away from cell phones and social media was our bridge for bonding even more. We were a single pack of American ladies proudly on the prowl, looking to relax, kick back and have some memorable fun. It was bliss!
This was our building on the rocks with private porch and impeccable view. We stayed at
Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort & Spa on the other side of the
peninsula tip facing the Pacific Ocean.
A great thing about this resort is that we were able to choose all-inclusive for a handful of our days there. On the other days we went into town and just made do on our own. With the number of tequilas, mojitos, wine and bottled water we consumed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday alone, the inclusive was the way to go. And the service is fantastic.
The Nowhere Bar just next to the marina was the place to boogie on Saturday night. Great music and people, excellent service as well, but look out for 'complimentary' waters that are followed-up with
la cuenta, or bill.
We were fascinated by some
pink flamingos on site. What an intriguing animal. I'll do some research and come back with details about them. Some of us were concerned for their safety during a loud and bright
chubasco one early morning, a Spanish term for a heavy rain storm like a typhoon that frequents the Pacific Southwest in late summer. These wondrous animal's skinny pink legs and knobby knees proved not to fail them.
Stunning! No necessito hablar nada mas (no need to say more).
Early on Saturday morning I drug my weary and sore self out of bed to support Mexico in the gold medal soccer match versus Brazil. When in Cabo...
So with
hair of the dog,
Herradura and
Pacifico in my hand, we excitedly cheered the team to victory. Neither had previously won an Olympic gold medal.
Viva la Mexico!
After three days of sweat, laughs and booze, the
Armonia Spa provided us with some divine cleansing time. For ten dollars we were able to steam, sauna, relax with cucumbers, and hit the hot tub and cold bath. We left rejuvenated and ready for our night's sea activity. A few crispy cucumbers served as a snack to fuel our fires.
The
Buccaneer Queen pirate ship proved to be quite the loco adventure. The sunset cruise is open bar and the hosts provide super soild entertainment - and the guests too. Fair warning, the sea was rough, so be prepared for some serious rocking.
By our fifth day we were ready to get out of the sun and
back to life and reality, regular cell service and our families. Esto Adventura de las Chicas will not be our last despite some concerns with change around marriage and children. And while it's true that our lives will continue to evolve, there's no doubt that sooner or later (hopefully sooner) we'll be ready for more precious girl time. Muchas gracias, Mexico, for the tans, views, time away together and laughs.
Hasta la próxima vez.
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