Blogs from Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America - page 14

Today the conditions were some of the worse I've ever seen; There were 2 cruis ships already in the bay by 8:00 AM, so that meant a lot of trafic, also a lot of people were doing Jet Skis, cruises around the bay and Glas bottom boats. The water was real chopy by the time we had to get back around 11:00 Am and our snorkeling session was very poor visibility, the water was a Algy green color and a bit cold. The family I had today was also not really up to it, they where hang over, rude and didnt like to follow any of the indications, basicaly a bad tour, non the less the people were returned safely to their hotel like always. www.ramonsecotours.com... read more

So I have arrived in Guadalajara. The plane trips were not difficult, and connecting in Cabo was an exercise in laughter at all the Paris Hilton sunglassed girls and otherwise preppy american families going to or coming back from a week of heavy drinking on the beach. Cabo is pretty arid, or so it looks from the air, so the pictures the family I sat next to on my way to Guadalajara had taken seemed atypical as there were pools and palm trees everywhere. All you can see from the air is dry shrubs and dry stream beds. Mexicana flights are different than US flights as alcohol is not an extra charge. Not that I felt like drinking before the insanity I knew Guadalajara would present, but the general atmosphere of the plane was much more ... read more

This was Vince's 16th birthday and unfortunately very little we could do as there was still rain and clouds throughout the day. The hotel was busy mopping up anywhere water came in and repairing any bits of damage. However, we were all very thankful that nothing serious happened and made the best of it. By the end of the day we became quite silly and to Vince's chagrin I am adding in a picture of our silliness. A poor translation of the hotel rules suggested in English that it was illegal to iron in the room - being 16 now Vince decided to be show his rebellious streak. ... read more

This was the first day that the Hurricane became a definite threat and activities needed to be cancelled. Checking for possilbe early flights home was fruitless. Basically this was our last day which they could insure our safety outside of the hotel. Much of Cabo was preparing their homes and workplaces for the hurricane. The Mexican people are truly prepared for these emergencies and were efficiently creating safe zones for everyone, if the hurricane finally arrived. Weather forecasts gave us a variety of times when John would arrive but the earliest was later tonight or tomorrow morning. The only activity still available to us was swimming with the Dolphins. It was great to still get this chance to experience this but everyone there was glad for the distraction. ... read more

Kurtis and Vince took a Jet Ski tour our in the Sea of Cortez today. Although they look serious in these pictures- they had a great time. There was only one jet ski left to book so Kelvin watched longingly from the shore. He had the promise of parasailing and a canyon tour by zipline on the weekend to look forward to (not yet aware that Hurricane John would cancel all of those plans). Troy and I satisfied ourselves with the thrill of water toboggans back at the hotel. Just enough danger for me! ... read more