Leaving Los Angeles

They didn't actually make us swim off of the ship -- it just looks that way. We got very wet disembarking and trying to find our luggage.

Back at the Los Angeles airport we said goodbye to Sarah as she flew back to Newport and we flew back to Kelowna.

It had been a wonderful and memorable vacation. 

New Year's Eve

We were all dressed up again for New Year's Eve. Each table came equipped with hats, noisemakers, and serpentine tape. 

Another sunset

The end of another beautiful day. 

Manzanillo

We were a big hit in Manzanillo. Crowds came out to watch us leave.

In almost every port a Mexican military boat escorted us out of the harbour. 

Jeep Safari

These boys came by to watch us as our jeep safari drove into their town. 

Jeep Safari

In Puerto Vallarta we took a jeep safari. The four of us traveled in our own jeep in a convoy with others. We traveled back roads (dusty!) out of town and visited several small villages. It was a great chance to see the real Mexico. 

Activities

The Great Suffleboard Championship. The kids against the parents. The middle-aged parents slaughtered the young athletes. 

Zihuatanejo

Resorts and homes around the bay in Zihuatanejo. 

Zihuatanejo

Sarah landed without re-injuring her ankle (Dad's biggest fear). 

Zihuatanejo

Scott landed safely. 

Zihuatanejo

That dot in the sky is actually Sarah down in the harbour near town. 

Zihuatanejo

The kids decided that they wanted to parasail. Nervous Dad reluctantly agreed after watching someone else safely do it.

That's our ship in the background. 

Zihuatanejo

The beautiful beach at Zihuatanejo. The resort in the center is owned by the same company that runs Whistler resort in BC.

Notice how lousy the weather was! 

Zihuatanejo

Our next stop was Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo. We actually dropped anchor in Zihuatanejo which is a small fishing town. We tendered into town and after a walking tour took a taxi over to a beach that we could see from the ship. 

Acapulco at night

Acapulco at night from the ship. We departed from Acapulco after dark. Watching the lights on the hillsides surrounding the habour as we left was beautiful. One of the highlights of the trip. 

Docked in Acapulco

We used the tenders in many ports. This was one of the places we were able to dock. 

In Acapulco

On our city tour. Our ship was docked off to the left. 

Cliff Divers

Supposedly they must dive at just the right time when the waves have come in to make sure that there is enough water to land in. 

Cliff Divers

They dive in on the left, swim across this inlet where the water was rising and falling quickly, then they climb the cliff on the right.

Some of them were just young children working over the holidays. 

Acapulco

We took a tour in Acapulco that included the cliff divers. It takes place on the ocean coast behind a hotel. 

Next day was at sea

Another typical sunset from our balcony.

The next day was at sea on our way to Acapulco. 

Cabo San Lucas

The main part of town is built around a small but pretty harbour. 

Cabo San Lucas

 

Cabo San Lucas

It was a beautiful day and a beautiful place to stop. 

Christmas Day -- Cabo San Lucas

Early on Christmas morning we arrived in Cabo san Lucas at the end of the Yucatan Pennisula. Later in the day Leena and the kids kayaked around these rock formations known as "Lands End".