Last Day in Paradise

Bahia Principe Akumal Resort

Bill and I were awake around 6, soon enough to get dressed and go down to the beach to catch the sunrise. Today is Saturday, Oct. 26^th, our last day in this lovely resort. We met Yvonne and Dennis doing the same thing but left them and carried on for a bit of a walk. 

We returned to our room and around 7:30 got dressed for breakfast. We walked to Akumal lobby following Krystal, Matt, Charlotte and Cory.

The other four joined us soon after. We couldn’t get a table for 10 but sat 8 and 2 beside each other. We’re glad we were able to get them all together once more and we enjoyed the meal. We’re all going to miss the great food and services available when we go home. We went our separate ways and since I was dressed ready for the beach, I just stopped long enough to grab my beach bag and walked to the Infinity Pool.

A sunrise beach photo

Yvonne and Dennis were already there and once more, the others joined soon after. We’d all decided that our last day would be relaxing and catching some last rays. Bill remained at the room, read on his laptop, made our lists for our declarations on the plane and began his packing. Then he came to the pool. All in all, today, I had 2 Miami Vice and concluded that I’d have one more with lunch and that was it for this trip.

Maybe nice for a picture frame

When we went for lunch at Los Corales, by the pool, we found a table for two. We were almost finished with our drinks when the winds started up and the rains hit. Bill ran back to our chairs, where we’d left our towels and books etc. and by the time he and Cory got back inside the restaurant, it had quit and the sun was out. This is apparently typical for rainstorms down here in the middle of an afternoon.

Another little sand crab scurrying along 

The staff swept water and wiped tables in order to accommodate the large lunch crowd. They did this in record time. Bill and I walked back to our room for a siesta and then around 3:30 I went back to the pool. The kids were still there but left soon after I arrived. I’m getting a complex! Ha ha, they’d been there since 9:30 and needed some activity so off they went to find something else to do.

I ordered my first omelette and it was delicious
the ceiling was a topic of our conversation this morning

I read and relaxed until 4:30 before taking a walk along the beach. They weren’t playing volleyball either in the pool or on the beach so I figured they’d all returned to their rooms as well. 

pool necessities 

I missed Yvonne and Dennis but these are the kids enjoying their last day
Jess & Matt on left, Matt & Krystal top right
and Cory & Charlotte bottom right

A Few beach photos just for fun

I returned to Bill and did my own packing before hopping in the shower. Bill and I were dining alone tonight for our last Akumal Resort dinner. The Last Supper? It was good and after some dessert we took a selfie and left the buffet. Walking around the lobby, checking out the entertainment for the evening we decided to walk back to our room. Not much was happening.

Roast turkey and potatoes anyone?

A little bit of light desserts
All calorie free, of course! haha

Bill said he hates feeling like an old fogey but when you’re tired, you’re tired. I was just as happy to go back and get at my blog post. Tomorrow is flight home day and it will be a long one. Our checkout is 7:20 so we’ll be there early. Our flight is 1 pm and we'll arrive in Toronto around 6 pm. The drive home from there will be tough but we'll arrive at the Ridge sometime after 9. 

This has been a wonderful day again for our last one. Jess, Matt and Easton are staying here until Tuesday so that will give them a bit of time on their own.

We've had a blast here and are ready for our next winter adventure
Buenas Noches

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Repeat Weather Day – Repeat Fun Day

Bahia Principe Akumal, Mexico

On Friday, Oct. 25^th we slept in until 7:30!! Holy moly! I know we were both awake around 5:30 but dropped off easily. So, I didn’t walk and didn’t catch the sunrise but that’s okay. We were tired right out and it was a catch-up sleep that we needed. We got up, had a room coffee, which we don’t mind at all, before going for breakfast at Los Corales. It was 9:30 or so and we decided to walk to Akumal lobby to hitch a ride back to the Hacienda market.

Our breakfast view

Their yogourt is yummy - Mango and I added granola

And then I had just fruit and coffee

The sandals/flip flops that Bill picked up yesterday were a little on the small side. Mainly because of the style, from the walking he did in them, he’d decided he wasn’t as comfy in them as he’d hoped. But they fit me fine and with the nubbies on the insole, they felt nice on the feet. Like little massages. We went back and he found much more suitable, better fitting sandals for the same price. It is a market and they will bargain with us to make a sale.

We saw this big guy coming out of a hole in the otherwise
pristine lawn

These two were identical other than their size
I love the way they just sit and wait to see what we'll do

I had my eye out for a cute one-piece jumpsuit type coverlet for a swimsuit that I’d seen one lady wearing and we found it, also at a nice cost. 

The trolley drivers have a chit chat

We hopped the trolley ride back and as we were getting on, Sandy, Jess’s Mom, and brother were getting off. When we returned, we chatted with Kelly and Kelly for a bit out in front of Akumal lobby before walking back. It is a very hot day and the humidity is causing a lot of ‘glowing’ from just standing.

So very Mexican!

Back home in our suite, I had a shower to cool down and dressed for lunch. Bill read for a bit; he is reading The Quickie by J.P., and then he stretched out on the bed for 10 minutes. If he gets his nap in now, we can be out of here on time for her to clean the room. It is usually around 3 when they get around to us so we’ll hang out at the beach for that time period. The other kids were doing different things today, some on excursions but we are happy to stay put at the resort.

Bill with the newlyweds and little Easton

At 12:20 we walked back to Akumal lobby to meet Jess and Matt with Easton. It is the best place to eat when the little guy is attending since it is air conditioned. This is one of our favourite dining places, mind you, we haven’t gone to any a la cartes. You can eat at those ‘free’ as well, but you need to make reservations. There are seafood, Italian, Japanese and Mexican restaurants, some of which the kids are taking advantage of. Many are fully booked, or so they say, and we had opted to skip them completely. We can find plenty to eat right here in the buffets.

This is why my breakfast was minimal
So many great food choices at the  buffet

A way across the room, my camera eye
spotted this beautiful orange bird

We said goodbye to the kids and walked back to our room. Once more, no sooner did Bill lay down when the butler came to stock the fridge. 😊 We just laugh at their timing. Our regular maid arrived within minutes and had a trainee along with her. Bill relinquished the bed and while they were in the bathroom, I slipped out in my bathing suit to go to the beach. I gave Bill a reprieve from joining me today, since he preferred to sit inside and read.

He has a full tummy here

One with me and the kids

One with Bill and the kids

And the waitress took one of all of us
I love how Easton is fascinated with Grandpa

I walked down to the cove area near where Bill and I went on our first day. It was very crowded but when I walked past the Privilege/Exclusive Club area I found a chair half shaded, which I preferred today. I’d had enough sun the other day so positioned myself to get it only on body areas less touched. It isn’t easy to tan down the sides of our body but I sure tried! I left the room about 3 and headed back before 5. It was a nice walk to and from where I sat.

The seagulls take turns on top of the tiki covers

from my spot on the beach

On the walk back, I took a picture of the swim up bar

Back at the suite, Bill was just reading the last pages of his book. Now he is out of books to read. I’m not thinking I will be reading the one I started. It seems quite silly and certainly hasn’t peaked my interest. 

walking back to our room

I changed out of my suit and into something for dinner. We heard last night that a Tribute to Queen is on at the lobby theatre tonight so will definitely be going to check that out. We walked to the lobby with Charlotte and Cory for dinner in the Akumal lobby.

This building has a very strange roof

Someone was out fishing this afternoon

Dinner tonight was yummy

The Canada booth from which Cory and I had cocktails

 It was nice to be able to dine with the kids individually or almost individually. We had a great meal and I refrained from any alcohol this afternoon with the exception of the Canada drink that was offered when we entered. We were surprised that a booth was set up in honor of Canadians. Cory and I had one of their special drinks. There are a lot of us in the resort. The little hostess was posing with guests but she was too busy when Bill and I walked up. I took one of her when we left.

Isn't she cute?

We all gathered at different times (all 4 girls and spouses) in the theatre for the Queen performance. It was a 45-minute event. They were good but I can do without all the hand clapping and stuff they call out to everyone. Just perform and let me enjoy it, por favor. Now the real Queen? That would have been different! Bill and I said goodnight at 9:45 and walked back to our room. I was kapooped and within 15 minutes, I was in la-la sleep land. Bill joined me by 10:30.

The great days just keep stacking up and the memories will be held dear in my head and/or at least in my pictures (if the former disappears). We arranged a breakfast with the kids tomorrow morning as it will be our last opportunity to share a meal together.

Good night!
I realized that I only had videos of the Queen performance, no pictures
They were pretty good.

Gracias por su visita!