Sat Oct 31
The alarm went off at 5.30 am giving us an hour to ready ourselves and shut down the house. The uber we called was delayed and then got lost in the labyrinth of airport reconstruction but we had allowed some extra time.
The airport was quite empty as we dropped our bags at 7.15 am and security flowed smoothly.
The flight was on time but there would be no food service on board, luckily we had packed sandwiches and snacks. The plane was at full capacity due to the reduction in flights and masks were mandatory. The landing in Cancun was delayed due to poor visibility and heavy rain and the pilot had to make two attempts!
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Jordan showing improper wearing of mask!!
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We were picked up by our driver, Jason, and travelled through 2 completely flooded sections on the highway to Playa.
Our Airbnb was beautiful and as described.
Our first-night supper was at Buzos seafood restaurant (MX $800/CDN $53) shrimp 3 ways (bacon, mango, coconut) and battered shrimp tacos followed by a marquesita before we went to bed exhausted!
Sun Nov 1
We had a late, lazy morning before heading to get some basics from the Mega grocery store. It was not very busy and we saw the Youtube vloggers For the Road, who we have been following on their Mexican travels. Good safety protocols are being followed. Our central location perfect for walking to everything.
We met up with our friend Debbie for supper at Zitla which had really good food and service then walked to 5th Ave. It was pretty busy in the construction area but it was Dia de Muertos weekend. The level of vendor hassling was noticeable reduced and less pushy. On the way home we could not buy alcohol from OXXO after 6 on Sunday so made a note of that for future important reference!!
Monday Nov 2nd
Walked down to City Hall which very quiet and empty and had breakfast at Cafe Andrade. The rain made a very hard and heavy reappearance so we took a taxi home.
It was a good thing we went out when we did as it rained ALL day and the forecast is for rain all week. Got a break at 6pm so went out to Chiltepin and had fab food, and a quick walk on 5th which was quite a bit less busy.
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Jordan's seafood soup
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Grilled fish with garlic for me.
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Tues Nov 3 - Back to work
Jordan began work with a view at a leisurely pace as we are now 2 hours ahead of Calgary. Connor also enjoyed the lie in and later morning before online classes - the internet is weak in the bedrooms but he is happy to perch on the high stools with headphones. In between lessons we hit the gym for our one-hour private use.
With a break in the rain and hunger setting in, we headed down to get cash and a delicious lunch at El Fogon (al pastor, taco loco) so cheap - $440 inc.drinks. Beer and snacks at home later and Homer played online games with friends. The rain continued relentlessly.
Wed Nov 4th
Took an early walk to the beach at Mamitas - very rough and eroded!
Picked up groceries at Mega, lunch at home then, out for an errand at Walmart (only one family member allowed). Jordan used the Biciplaya bike share system and Connor and I walked home.
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Been getting lots of steps in!
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Made pasta and meat sauce, took a stroll down 5th then had a marquesita for dessert.
Thurs Nov 5th
Heavy rain today so unpacked a bit, took a lunchtime stroll to the pier at Constituentes but the beach was closed and the waves were crashing in. Bought Eurogrill sausages for lunch at home. Salad for supper and started watching Undercover on Netflix.
Fri Nov 6th
Continuous heavy rain kept us home all morning but a little break allowed us to grab lunch at EL Fogon again and then picked up a few things at Mega. There are a lot of flooded areas. Jordan did a couple of errands using Biciplaya. Connor played games with his friends and Jordan and I went out for a bit of fresh air which ended up being a 90 min stroll down 5th and back on 10th and picking up 1/2 kilo of cochinita pibil (pulled pork) at La Cochi Loca.
Sat Nov 7th
After a morning workout at the gym, the boys rode to Chedraui in search of a standing fan. At 6pm we met Debbie at Los Hijos tostaderia - amazing seafood dishes. Then we wandered down to the city hall night market ... and once again had marquesitas!
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Sun Nov 8th
One week in, this was the first day that felt like a pre-Covid vacation. 30°, blue skies, sandy beach and lunch at our favourite beach club La Tarraya.
The young, energetic one had a gym workout when we returned from our already long walk.
We finished the day off with a walk to Paleteria Gerry for a little ice cream treat.
