Day 9 was bittersweet because this would Michael and I’s last time together until March, over Spring Break. Since November, he’s been on the West Coast of Canada – British Columbia, getting the house ready to sell in the spring. I’m on the East Coast of Canada – Nova Scotia, back to work and where…
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Huatulco, Mexico – Day 8 – Funky Van, Chahué Beach and Yautja
Last Full Day in Huatulco The last full day of any vacation is always bitter sweet. This day is mixed with a sadness to leave, yet an eagerness to return home to regular life. However, this day had another reason to be sad, as this would be Michael and I’s last full day together before…
Huatulco, Mexico – Day 7 – Navel Lookout Spot, Guns & Beers & Reflections of a Full Day
After a brief stop at the overcrowded La Entrega Beach, Michael and I followed our fellow Canadian friends, Patricia and Joel – P & J, to a popular lookout spot of Santa Cruz Bay. Mexican Navel Look-Out Over Santa Cruz Bay Santa Cruz Cemetery We drove past the Santa Cruz Cemetery. Guns and Beers On…
Huatulco, Mexico – Day 7 – Canada vs Slovakia, Patricia & Joel & Renting a Scooter
2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship Michael and I went for breakfast at Xipol restaurant in downtown La Crucecita. Canada and Slovakia were playing hockey against each other in the 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship. Breakfast Canada Scores! The entire restaurant would erupt in cheer – the staff twirling and blowing loud party horns!…
Huatulco, Mexico – Day 7 – Earthquake – Yes – Earthquake! Oh & Morning Run
January 2nd – Just Past 4:00am – Earthquake I felt it! I was awake, as usual at 4:00am. I was in bed, wide awake when the entire apartment shook for a few seconds and it sounded like a huge truck passed by the window. What I’ve come to learn is what I heard was the…
Huatulco, Mexico – Day 6 – New Year’s Day – “Polar Bear” Dip, Fish Tacos & Canadian Hockey
Easy Breezy Day The very first day of 2020 began, not with a run (the only day I missed!) but with a walk for breakfast to the restaurant, Sabor a Mi – where Michael and I were now regulars! Well, just a bit! The server, who we’d come to call Mucho Coocoo – was working…
Huatulco, Mexico – Day 5 – New Year’s Eve – Dinner at Señor Barril & The Sights of Santa Cruz Beach
Dinner at Señor Barril We didn’t have reservation at Señor Barril, but were fortunate to find one table at the back of the restaurant. We were hungry and ordered quickly. Unfortunately, our order took over an hour to arrive. My steak was tasty, but very fatty. Michael enjoyed his salad. Overall, the staff was nice,…
Huatulco, Mexico – Day 5 – New Year’s Eve Day – The Many Colors of Downtown La Crucecita
Centre Square – Downtown La Crucecita This small centre is the epi-centre of downtown La Crucecita, that is decorated with a large Christmas tree and the small centre atrium houses a Nativity Scene. Shops and Markets That Line The Streets Day Of The Dead Souvenirs Oaxacan Wood Carvings An Assortment of Colorful Souvenirs Random Moments…