I know, more pool pics? Indulge me. I want to remember every last dip.
By Wednesday Isaac and I knew right where to beeline for the best sunrise seats.
The architectural details at the resort were a treat to explore – crisp, clean, nice.
Isaac and I finished our morning coffee and found the rest of our crew at the gym. Big kid boot camp!
A post-workout feast…
Buddy and I chose the pool in lieu of the gym.
And then suddenly the endless pool time and early mornings hit him hard. He fell asleep poolside late morning and didn’t stir for a couple of hours.
Wakey-wakey Bud!
And right back at it.
When Isaac takes his first real swim strokes, I think it will be under the tutelage of his sister. She’s already showing him the basics.
Poofy hair, don’t care…
But gosh, what a cool kid!
Every so often we would wonder if we should venture outside the resort, but ultimately we circled back to the same conclusion…how can this be beat?!
La Verne and I did, however, spring for a short beachfront horseback ride with the kids before dinner. I was surprised by how vulnerable I felt once I hopped in the saddle, completely at the mercy of my horse’s whims, but all our animals were gentle as gentle could be.
We went our separate ways for dinner, as the kids wanted sushi and Shane wanted tacos (MORE TACOS) and Isaac wanted (needed) to go to bed early. La Verne took N and J out for Japanese, Shane and Jack chowed down at the mercado, and I snuggled up with my boy. Win, win, win.
Thursday! Our last full day. I felt due for some solo morning time, so I grabbed some coffee and walked on the beach while Shane hung with Isaac.
We did rustle up the gumption later than morning to venture into Cabo San Lucas for a waterfront stroll and a boat tour.
It took us a few minutes to find our way through the tourist traps and connect with our scheduled captain, but eventually we found our guy and set off.
We saw fish and a little peek-a-boo rock portal and then the famous arch. Our guide was wonderful.
Isaac was feeling very relaxed on the cruise back toward the dock.
A brief wildlife sighting…
And then we were back to our happiest of places for smoothies and lunch.
And margs.
Jack and La Verne made reservations for us that evening at Flora Farms, a farm-to-table dining experience outside of Cabo. And the whole thing was just so utterly perfect. The food and the drinks and the adjacent lawn that the kids ran wild on while the adults lingered over our meal.
I love this picture, N and J deep in conversation in the foreground while Isaac flops around on the grass in the distance. Classic.
Top night.
And then…it was Friday. Go-day. You know where I spent my last morning…
Oh, those mornings. To stroll at our own pace, to pick flowers and debate whether we wanted to put our feet in the pool or the ocean.
The ocean won.
I gave Isaac’s clothes my best shaking before we packed up, but still, I brought home a good handful of Cabo sand.
Ocean or pool? Why pick just one?!
I dropped Isaac with Shane and then hit the breakfast buffet with La Verne and the kids. Pozole, breakfast tacos, pastries, fresh fruit, gimme all the things!
Last dip!
We really made those final couple of hours in the pool count.
We reluctantly grabbed our towels and headed back to the room to shower and pack. Isaac shouted Vamanos! as we hustled out and I made a mental note to thank his daycare teachers for his growing Spanish vocabulary.
And then…we were off. Adios, Cabo! Adios (and GRACIAS), Chen fam. Those few days were so good for our souls.
