Another glorious day

Sunrise. 

Wonderful massage. 

Beautiful artwork on this hotel. 

Out for dinner. Finally having a Pina Colada

The owner of the restaurant wanted a picture then he showed us an article he wrote re two women from Vancouver??  Not sure where that will end up?  Maybe “Dine Out Isla”?

Beach Day

Today after breakfast we walk the promenade to the south part of town. It’s cloudy but a perfect temperature for walking. On the way back we find a massage place that looks a little more private than all the places on the beach. We book an hours massage for 5 pm tomorrow.  $35 US dollars. Looking forward to that. 

Interesting artwork. 

Then we head to a quiet section of north beach where we enjoy a swim. 

We meet Carol there and have a lovely visit. Carol and Greg are a couple from Penticton that we met. They are here for a month and come every year. We went over to see their place which is a cute studio apartment with everything that you need.  It’s in a quiet area but close to the restaurants.  $35 US per night!  It’s called Maria Luticia and Bev might see if she can get a place there if Puerto Morelos doesn’t work out.

Nice dinner. Bev had Grouper and I had Curry prawns. Both were excellent. 

Our hotel the Ocean Side 



The famous Isla Mujeres sign which is outside our hotel. 

We’ve got wheels!

Today after breakfast we pick up a golf cart for the day. 800 pesos which is approximately $50 for the day. We’re heading down the island. 

I’m ready!  Scary as the roads are busy with taxis, motorcycles and lots of golf carts. 

We stop at a scenic lookout. The color of the water is amazing. The temperature is perfect. Not too hot and a steady breeze. 

We find the Joint which is a fun cafe with live music.  A lady I know started this restaurant. We were hoping to stop for a drink on our way back but didn’t make it. 

It’s crazy busy as we make our way through a few small towns.

Now this is more like it.  Found this resort and we settle in for a couple of hours.  Lounge chairs, use of the pool and some nice young fellow bringing us drinks!  Shortly after we arrive the parking fellow has to move our golf cart and when he does he reports that it won’t start!  So he phones the rental company and tells them to come fix it or bring a new cart.  We settle back and he looks after it!  Cart is fixed….nice guy as it really helps if you can speak Spanish.

Gorgeous!

We stop at the Mango Cafe on the way home for a late lunch.  Coconut mango French toast.so good!

Then we head home, drop off the cart and plan our evening.

First full day

We had a few issues to work out with our room but they were very accommodating.  When we arrived we had one king bed.  We had been assured that there would be two doubles,  We enjoyed breakfast which was included on the balcony overlooking the ocean….

and then headed to north beach and the restaurant/shopping streets.  Tourism is alive and well.  More crowded than I would have thought and lots of party goers.  😬. Not a lot of mask wearing. 

We stop for a cold beer on North beach and they’re set up for Xmas. 

Then out for dinner at the Argentina restaurant. Really good.

It’s off to bed.  Rest up for another great day!

Bev’s Retirement - Mexico

It’s November 23, 2021 and I meet Bev at Wyndham Days Inn out by the airport.  We are leaving for Cancun tomorrow.  After we meet we go for dinner at a restaurant that must be the best kept secret in Richmond.  The employee at the hotel recommended a small restaurant only a block away called the Story Cafe.  It’s a renovated warehouse that became a restaurant fulfilling someone’s dream in 2019.  Since COVID was causing most restaurants to go under this restaurant was able to employ some of the best chefs because they weren’t working in the larger restaurants.  The menu is varied and very creative.  Prices are reasonable and the food so good.  The staff are great too and share their passion for food and memorabilia which the restaurant is full of. They have a large patio and I think you will require a reservation as this place becomes well known.

Crème brûlée 

White chocolate cheesecake. 

We then head back to the hotel as it’s up early to catch our flight. 

At the airport we board our flight on time but then as the pilot starts to taxi out we get an announcement that there’s been an impact to the windshield and it’s cracked!  We have to go back, get off the plane, the luggage is unloaded and then they have to bring in another plane.  It takes about 3 hours for this to happen so we are delayed in leaving.  8:45 am is now 11:45 am and we are finally off.  WestJet handled all this very well and we were all given a $15 voucher which we spent on snacks for the flight.  Glad the windshield cracked before we were airborne!

Finally on the fast ferry heading to Isla Mujeres.  We just made the last one at 11 pm as our driver wasn’t at the airport as planned.  Took a few phone calls but finally Laura showed and it was a race to the ferry.  It’s been a very long day!