Trevor's Trip to Cabo

This year for Trevor's 18th birthday present, and a combined high school graduation gift, Dave and I took him and his finacee', Audra, to Cabo San Lucas Mexico with us in September for a week.  They were so excited.  It was their first trip out of the country.  They both worked and saved so they could afford to buy extras and do fun things.  Dave and I covered Trevor's airfare and the hotel and all meals.  We stayed at the Hacienda Encantada.  We were in the Presidental building, (meaning that the only thing between us and the ocean was one pool).

As part of our usual tradition, on our first night in town - we had dinner at The Shrimp Factory.  Lobster and Shrimp for everyone.  We were all so stuffed that it was a real effort to finish off the last couple of pieces of shrimp on the platter.  Most people fight over who gets the last piece, we were fighting over who HAD to finish the last piece - we were way stuffed.  Audra and Trevor signed the visitor's board, so someday when they return to Cabo with their grand kids, they can look for their names on the board, (just like Dave's son, Jared, will be able to).

Next, after a brief stop at the Giggling Marlin, Trevor wanted to see the famous Cabo Wabo.  He wanted to see what band was performing and look at the famous rock star pictures on the walls.  So, we entered in the back way, up the stairs through the restaurant.  First Dave, then Audra, then me, and lastly Trevor.  The security guard asked if we were there to eat and Dave said "no, we're just going down to the bar".  So, Dave, Audra and I go on, and the guard stops Trevor and asks for ID.  Trevor yells for us to wait.  The guard looks at the ID and says who is this?  Trevor smiles and says "me".  The guard shakes his head.  I walk back and ask what the problem is, and the guard explains that the photo doesn't match Trevor.  Trevor laughs and explains that he's gained 60 pounds and cut his shoulder lenght hair off.  I tell the guard, "this is my grandson, and he's 18".  The guard says, I have to call my manager.  The manager comes over, looks at the ID says "who is this".  Dave also explains that Trevor was only 16 in the ID and now he's 18 and he's cut his hair and grown up.  The manager shakes his head.  I say, "he's my grandson, he's 18 - it's OK".  The manager finally said "OK".  Trevor said "from now on I carry my passport everywhere I go down here"...  FUNNY.  Trevor and Audra liked the loud noise and dark bar.  They loved the many photo of rock stars who have visited the area. 

Audra and Trevor liked going down to the Pier to eat at the different restaurants.  They like seeing the boats on the water and talking to people.

 We took them parasailing.  Now, that was their favorite activity of the week.  I think at first they were just a little worried about what was going to take place.  But like everyone we've ever taken out, once you do it, they love it!!

They decided to to a tandem, rather than single, ahh young love - doing everything together.  When they came back down to earth you couldn't wipe the smiles off their faces all day.  And when asked at the end of the week their favorite part of Mexico, they always said parasailing.

 They always enjoyed trying out authentic Mexican food at all the different restaurants.  And I kind of laughed at the end of the week when I asked where their favorite place to eat was and Audra said Gardenias.  It was this little hole in the wall place on a side street that I've been going to for years.  A super cheap place, but very good.  She liked that better than even the expensive restaurants.  Trevor liked the Shrimp Factory.  He has Dave's taste for food.

I also made sure to introduce Audra to my annual tradition - a visit to the baby wild cats.  When she saw the little ones this year, she also fell in love with them.  This year I held a 4 week old Puma, named Eddie.  He was so small, only about 10 pounds.  An orphan. 

Audra held a 2 month old lion named Bella.  She fell in love instantly!!

How I would love to take these home with me.  But I say that every year.  I am so glad this organization is raising and releasing these little ones back into the wild.  They do so much good for their cause.

 We also do a fairly new tradition - a trip to Romeo and Julieta.  Imagine an Italian restaurant in Mexico.  But is is great food.  We sat inside this year, as the weather was just too hot and humid to sit outside on the patio.

Trevor and Audra were serenaded, in fact most of the places we went they were serenaded.  I guess people can see they are a young couple in love and about to be married.  When Audra mentioned that she liked coffee, Dave insisted on buying her a Mexican coffee.  It is mostly for the presentation.  At Romeo and Julieta's they add liqueur to the coffee, set it on fire, then pour the lighted coffee from one cup into another several times to burn off the liquor.  It is quite a show.  Audra loved the coffee.

"Audra and Trevor ventured off by themselves a couple of times.  One day they took the glass bottom boat tour around the marina.  This is their photo in front of El Arco.  The famous landmark arc -" where the land ends and the party begins" .  They saw the usual lover's beach, divorce beach, seal rock, pelican island, etc.  They had a good time.

We also spent one day and evening at the resort, just relaxing.  We had dinner at one of the resort restaurants over looking the ocean.  It was so nice not to have to go into town with the crowds.  The cart driver took us back to the door of our rooms.  Very little walking.  The Hacienda Encantada uses 8 passenger carts to shuttle the guests around the resort as it is built on a hillside and very steep. We spent time one night playing a favorite game of ours Catch Phrase, we had a lot of laughs.

Another day, Audra and Trevor ventured out alone to go ATVing along the beach.  They shared a double ATV and were gone for about 4 hours.  They said it was a lot of fun, and Audra even liked the thrills of the hills and dunes. 

Of course there was the usual shopping, walking the pier, sightseeing and sometimes just sitting in the pier restaurants and watching people go by and we tried to catch a cool breeze from a fan.

 

We hope that Trevor and Audra brought back good memories to last them many years.  And for their 5th anniversary, if they want to go back to Cabo - we are offering them our condo for a week.  They now know how to get around Cabo and their passports will still be valid.

 

We enjoyed our one-on-one time with them, and wished we could spend more time like this with them back home.