For years, I never wanted to go to Cancun. We had a bad experience in Puerto Vallarta 15 years ago and that put me off about going anywhere in Mexico. But I was offered a great deal and if you know me, you know I love great deals.
I booked the trip several months ago but wasn’t aware that I would be having major surgery two weeks prior to this trip. But a little bit of cutting never keeps me down, of course, I didn’t cancel. My surgeon looked at me like I was nuts going to Mexico, but I said I had the utmost faith in his abilities. He did a great job and I never even needed pain medication.
So off we went two weeks to the day after my surgery and I’m having fun frolicking in the ocean and back walking my five or six miles a day.
Now to keep this trip on a budget,I did book Frontier Airlines to get here. Our first ever and we made it without a hitch. The plane was mostly on time and it was direct from Miami and $400 cheaper than American or Jet Blue after paying for seats and one checked bag. However just as we started taking off smoke or fog was coming through the cabin. I’ve never seen this before but it is fairly common in planes leaving tropical climates. But it was a little unnerving at first.
I think we look quite the dashing couple, especially me with the scarf to hide the ugly scar.
We are staying at the Westin and it’s nice. Is it the best room I’ve ever had? No but it will do and we have a view of the lagoon.
It’s quite lovely, but no balcony. Oh well. It was $249 for 4 nights and we have to do a time share presentation. I will let you know about that tomorrow. They gave me $175 to apply to a tour – we go to Tulum on Wednesday. Will let you know about that too!
We arrived early. Before 10 am and they had a room ready for us. So it’s been a day soaking up the sun and enjoying the beach and pool.
We enjoyed lunch – Bruce had a burrito and I had a Thai salad. Very tasty. And a beautiful view.
For dinner we walked off the resort to a wonderful restaurant, Navios. It was the best meal we’ve had in ages. Virgin Pina Coladas, ceviche, grouper and virgin margaritas on the house.
And a magnificent sunset. Let’s just say we underestimated Cancun. It’s actually very nice!
Keep you posted on tomorrow!
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