Compared to yesterday today started much better. For Traci, it might not have been so nice… tequila and all, but things were shaping up better. I think this is the best I’ve felt this week so far. A few sporadic coughs, but much better energy. The worst of yesterday is behind us.
We began our day with breakfast in the restaurant again. Buffet for me, American Breakfast for Traci. Same waiter and all. He took very good care of us, and even remembered or orders. After breakfast, I helped Traci and Kylie get setup poolside, while I got ready to try to listen to a time share pitch in order to earn $120 USD, it might take the edge off our misery of yesterday. We knew that they wanted both spouses to be present, as is clearly stated on the reservation invitation, but Traci and Kylie shouldn’t have to endure the spiel, and were better off hanging out and playing in the pool.
I drove up north Kulkulcan about 15Km to one of the “Royal…” resorts. Once they greeted me, I quickly learned, no gifts, without both spouses. Apparently this is a requirement from Amex and Visa, since they’re the ones providing the cash. Oh well, my time was not all wasted, as I had planned to stop by the shopping village to pick up some souvenirs and a fresh bottle of Tequila for our German friends.
I shared our Mexican police story with one of the shop vendors in the mall… and he felt terrible for us. Even the Mexican people are given a hard time by the corrupt police in Mexico. It’s bad deal for everyone, unless you’re the one pocketing the no-paperwork tax-free dollars.
I made it back within about 3 hours. And joined Traci by the pool for the rest of the afternoon. Previously we had made plans to have dinner with our German friends (Gernot, Antonia, and Johanna). We decided to keep things simple and have dinner in the large restaurant (same place where we’d been having breakfast). To our amazement it was quite desolate in the restaurant. Initially we were the only ones in there with a 5 person wait staff. This was at 7pm, either everyone eats late, or very few people eat dinner at the resort. Eventually one other couple sat and ate inside, and a few others outside... irregardless, it was quiet. Probably too quiet for two rambunctious kids to sit through dinner. We managed though. One benefit of it being so empty, is that we could freely walk Kylie around the ramps and stairs without bothering anyone. After dinner, we decided to re-live the magic of our poolside tequila night. Except this time without Traci and Kylie, since Kylie was so tired and Traci had her fill. We enjoyed the quietness, the warm Caribbean air, and good conversation until 11PM. It was a good way to end our last full day.
Kylie having fun playing in the little pool.
And sleeping like a baby after tiring herself out while I was gone.
Traci and Kylie posing for a quick pic after Kylie's nap.
Kylie had fun playing with the fountain after I introduced her to it.
Later on, we spent some chill time in the pool on the lagoon side of the resort.
Kylie getting all dressed up for Dinner with the Dambachers.
Like I said, the restaurant was essentially dead. No big deal having a couple kids walking around. Johanna was helping Kylie navigate the ramp.
It was good that Kylie found a friend.
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