And this is where we come to spend our Spring Break.
As I mentioned in the last post, this economy in almost entirely dependent on tourism. The locals will tell you that the month and a half after the hurricane was devestating. Not only was the infrastructure demolished - there was no money coming in to get people back on their feet. It was a frightening time.
But Americans (and their dollars) did come back. And they are coming now more than ever. On the ride from the airport (about 30 minutes) our driver Julio told us that there will be 3,000 new hotel rooms by the end of 2018. Properties are being built everywhere.
This is not only a resort town, there are also several cruise ships that dock each week. And thousands of Mexicans are ready to serve them with smiles.
It is easy to come here and soak in the sun. To eat fresh fish and drink frozen margaritas. To disconnect from the hectic life back home.
So on our first day, we started with the gourmet Sunday Brunch at La Roca DIVINE! From the slow roasted barbacoa beef, to the sushi bar. From the omelette station, to the poached eggs in ranchero sauce. From the smoked salmon with capers, to the carefully crafted pastries. And of course, all the mimosas and bloody Mary’s you can drink.
The rest of the day was spent in Marci’s favorite infinity pool and a quick trip to the beach below to watch the Mexican surfers.
Lunch was poolside. A hamburger for Marci and fresh Pacific fish tacos for me.
Dinner was at the five star Don Luis restaurant on the beach. We ordered too much, but wanted to taste everything. Marci’s beef empanada appetizer was a perfect combination of light pastry shell with seasoned beef. My, my, my....
I had the seared bay scallop salad and grilled rack of lamb (over a hard wood coal grill a few feet behind us). A fantastic meal.
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