The first day of a vacation is always something strange. Orienting yourself to your new environment, figuring out how to cope with the absence of whatever it was you forgot to bring, figuring out the roads. After a long day of travel (two flights on two airlines and two freaked-out kids who were worried that the rest of our party wouldn't make it, and they did miss the first flight but met up with us on the second) and the barrage of people at the airport in Mexico (half a million of them asked us if we needed a taxi or a shuttle to our hotel), we figured out where the nearest Costco was. A Costco in Cabo San Lucas? Who knew! We loaded up on necessities and headed to the condo (my sister's time share, lest ye think that *I* could actually afford something as nice as this!). Here's the view we were greeted with, walking into our room:
Gorgeous, yes? That is the Sea of Cortez, which looks like other oceans but, somehow, feels different. More untouched by people, somehow. I went for a run this morning along the beach while Haley and Jake played in the waves with their cousin Madi. I found a gorgeous shell, saw a gigantic dead fish, dodged dog poop, and didn't even need my usual running tunes, since the music of the ocean was so entertaining.
Now we're off to sunscreen up and hit the pool. I never managed to get much of a suntan at home (because it's been raining pretty much non stop since the first of June), so hopefully I won't get sunburned. (I brought SPF 50!)
My heart is aching at the fact that you ran on the beach. OH, the beauty, the ocean, the running, the oxygen! Could you run forever? Did you want to run forever. Am very jealous. I wish I could run on the beach with you!!!
I couldn't see the picture, btw. Maybe it's just my browser, though.
Posted by: becky | Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 01:08 PM
beautiful. sounds like a great first day. Your boys were wonderful today. Caleb was in serious giggle mode and was making us laugh. Thanks for sharing them with us for a day.
Posted by: jamie ` | Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Wow, that is GORGEOUS. Enjoy your vacation!
Posted by: Janssen | Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 07:12 AM
What a beautiful view! Soak it up sista, we are still getting rain like crazy! Hope you have a fun time! You deserve it!
Posted by: Karen B. | Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 08:02 AM
It's always great to hear about people enjoying a timeshare vacation in a beautiful spot. I'd say it's even motivating. Enjoy!
Posted by: Mary | Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 01:22 PM