After months of restrictions and isolation, the kids are back in school. The return to bell schedules and reuniting with old friends looks good on them. I, however, am missing the warmth and hospitality of Jalisco, my remedy for minimizing forehead wrinkles and relaxed facial lines.
Here are highlights at our always magical, always a favorite beach vacay, Puerto Vallarta.
Welcome aboard! Please have a seat. Thank you for choosing Renaissance Montura LAX parking.
Gray on gray.
Fasten seat-belt signs turned off. Electronic devices turned on.
Tranquility awaits at the Marival Armony Punta Mita.
Grown-up bed for the next five nights.
Attack of the munchies lasting six days.
First night, first family photo. Still in our airplane attire.
But soon feeling right at home.
Daily objective.
Unless an infinity pool with an ocean view.
And a side of ice cream is your thing.
Living the all-inclusive life.
Unlimited pastries.
All you can drink.
Everyone got hammered.
Because in Mexico it's always five o'clock somewhere.
Supper time strolls.
Evening activities.
Obligatory sunset pic with romance in the distance.
Room service wake-up call...
For our 7:00 a.m. snorkel departure.
We took a boat out to Islas Marietas.
And spent all day on the water.
There's no place I'd rather be.
Than with them...
Asleep at sea.
Relaxing on dry land.
This is 15!
I love when he dresses in color.
I miss the days of his shovels and pails.
He's teaching me how to just listen. Listen without interrupting. Listen without judging. And listen without advice.
I have three amazing teachers.
Adios Mexico.
Hello U.S.A.
Already feeling like I'm in a fog, literally.
And I haven't even landed in L.A. yet.
