Mexico 2010

Just the 2 of us

Eric and I spent 5 nights in Cancun, Mexico at the beginning of February...what an awesome time! It was so good to get away for a few nights, spend time with each other and friends, enjoy beautiful sunny weather, and lots of good food and drinks. We went to an all-inclusive resort about 20 miles from Cancun...actually it was between Cancun and Playa del Carmen. The weather back in MN was cold and snowy; which made our trip even better.

Our view

Maranda, Jana, Alicia

Some of our friends were there also: Thieschafers, Eveslages, Fischers, Humberts, Fuechtmanns, Eibensteiners, along with friends and family of the Eibensteiners. There was a total of 34 people in our group....which meant there was never a dull moment.

Our resort was located on the ocean by itself but we didn't need a lot of places to go to or see; really why leave the resort when all the food and drinks are included?? Most days by 9 a.m. we were on the beach or at the pool waiting for the bar to open. For the most part we relaxed and hung out at the pool and ocean. No excursions and only one night of shopping. There was a variety of food at the resort also. We tried a Mexican, Italian, and Caribbean buffet; Italian restaurant and room service. We usually hit up the breakfast buffet in the morning, walked the beach or hung out on the balcony until the sun was a little warmer, then claimed our spot at the pool! Lunch was served right at the pool bar, we didn't even have to leave the water. After a day at the water, we usually met for dinner then to one of the bars. One evening we did go into Playa del Carmen so us girls could go shopping at the markets and the guys did some bar hopping. Everyone had a great time and us girls were successful shopping. We really enjoyed the shopping and drinking!!

Janel and Jana

Kim and Jana

Our last day there was a bit of an overcast so some of us decided to go into Puerto Morlos, a small town close to the resort. It was a very poor town but interesting to see. We did a little shopping at their markets as well, but it was nothing like shopping at Playa.

Playing cards and dice during the rain

Thanks to our parents we were able to relax and enjoy our vacation, knowing that Taylor was in good care back home. I actually don't think she even missed us. She was so excited to spend time at Grandma's house.

I am already looking forward to next year's vacation; at least hoping there is one!