25 June 2007

Acapulco has a beautiful view with mountains and beaches, and has everything from your typical Mexican restaurant (where the food is delicious and inexpensive) to the Hard Rock Cafe (where the food is no different from home and the cost is unbelievebly too much). Acapulco has more VW bug/Taxis than I’ve seen in a very long time.

Since Acapulco is a huge tourist destination, it costs a lot to take a Taxi from the ship to the downtown area (50 -100 pesos/@$5-$10 U.S. dollars), and prices for souveniers were much higher compared to in Ensenada.

During our visit we ate often, walked, shopped until we ran out of pesos, rode a number of different Taxis (only one VW bug which was the hottest...meaning sweat dripping off our faces...yet least expensive), and ate some more..The food here is a little different than in northern Mexico, the thing I noticed most was that when I ordered “Frijoles”, I got black beans instead of the refried pinto beans I’m used to. On our first day in Acapulco we had a city tour and had the chance to see the cliff divers which was very impressive, but just too nerve-racking (is that the right word?!?)

Cory, Emma, Brandt and I went to see Shrek 3 yesterday- in Spanish! Besides having to keep Emma and Cory a little informed with what was going on, and having to leave during the beginning of the movie to find Brandt milk...it was a neat experience. The movie theater didn’t sell any milk, and the mall food court didn’t have any milk (but you could by beer)..so I had to ask a few people before I found out I could buy milk outside of the mall in OXXO (it’s like a 7-Eleven). I practiced my Spanish a lot this day! As soon as Brandt finished his milk, he fell fast asleep for almost the entire movie. Emma was happy to finally see Shrek 3, even though it was all in Spanish.We had a great traditional dinner last night at El Zorrito (the little fox). The restaurant had high chairs...but without straps..I had to tie Brandt to the chair with my belt (not that I need a belt with all the food I’ve been eating). The fresh tortillas were the best part of the meal.Gary, my sister’s husband, left to go back to Puerto Rico today. It was very sad seeing him drive off in a VW bug. He will be back to meet the ship in Chile. Cory won’t have anyone to have late night romantic dinners with until he returns....

As I type (it’s close to midnight), we are sailing past the many lights of Acapulco. It’s neat to see the lights of the fancy hotels, bars, night clubs, condos, and restaurants on the coast, and the lights of all the homes dotting the mountains. It was really meaningful for me to be here in Mexico since it is a part of me through my wonderful mom. I hope to be able to visit my family in San Diego/Tijuana sometime again...but it’s a little bittersweet to leave because I really don’t know the next time I’ll be back to my mother’s beautiful homeland.
¡Viva Mexico!

4 comments:

Unknown said...

hey Tink I made it!!!! What a great idea, loved reading about your journey. Loved the pictures of your family. The kids are beautiful and are getting so big. Please tell your mom and dad I send my love and I hope you guys continue to have such a wonderful time. Please be safe and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Love nook

Ollie said...

so jealous, its 96 degrees here today stifling humidity, and I split my pants when I went to pick up the mail I dropped( yes it was a suit while at work). Other than the humidity a normal day. Be safe, and have a PBR. jf

Andrea Tucker Merrifield said...

HI, it sounds as if all is great! I am sooo jealous. Your descriptions are wonderful Ana and I look forward to seeing the rest of the pictures when you get home. My love to your parents and of course Cory and the kids. You're not in Limington any more! Andrea

Unknown said...

Hello! Everybody looks so great and the pictures are wonderful. Sounds like your having a great experience. Enjoy and please be careful! Can't wait to here more about your adventures soon! Take care and lots of love. Sarah, Joel and Elias