We spent last week in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with Baba, her friend Victor, Uncle Bruno, Aunt Alicia, and Cousin Ayla. The trip was everything we had hoped it would be; perfectly warm weather, lots of sun, great food, and lovely company. Ayla and Lena spent a great deal of time playing in the pool and on the beach, while Moms and Dads sipped on Margaritas and Baba and Victor walked along the sea shore.
Our resort hotel in Nuevo Vallarta was the perfect place to stay as a family. The Bornszteins and Spirns shared a double suite, which included two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, living room and dining room. Baba and Victor were just down the hallway and visited often. We were able to buy food at the local Wallmart and cooked some relatively authentic Mexican food which saved a lot of money. Everything we could possibly need or want was available at the resort, so there was no need to leave the premises, although we did rent cars and left several times for day trips up and down the coast. Mostly though we hung out at the pool or on the beach, took beautiful long walks around the exquisite resort grounds, and just relaxed as much as possible.
The highlight of our vacation was a quick day trip to San Pancho, a sea side town on the Riviera Nayarit, located just a half hour away from our hotel. We were pleasantly surprised to discover one of the best restaurants on the entire Riviera, a place called Bistro Organico, where we lunched on fresh fish and shrimp fajitas, scallop ceviche, spicy guacamole, wonderful tasting black beans, and delicious fruit smoothies. There was even a small pool on the restaurant patio where Lena and Ayla were able to take a quick and refreshing dip. Bistro Organico is located below a boutique hotel called Hotel Cielo Rojo, and Dan and I can't wait to go back and stay there. It would be the perfect romantic getaway.
Lena was a great traveler as always, and even learned quickly to nap on the go. She spent several naps in her car seat, and another handful poolside. She also learned to eat a variety of new foods, including and loving guacamole, black beans, bread, and pasta.
Nobody wanted to return home after such a perfect vacation, but our trip came to a close on Monday and we're now back in Minneapolis, where it is currently snowing, and 27 degrees farenheit, a rude awakening and welcome back to real life.
Thank you Baba Delia for making this trip possible. We wouldn't have been able to go without your help. And thank you Bruno and Alicia and Ayla for being such great housemates. We had so much fun spending the week with all of you.
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