Cancun - Day Last for 2019

Today I rolled out at 8:30 am.  It took a while for Mama to get into gear.  We hit the beach at 9:30.  And yes, we have been spending a lot of time at the beach.  It's more quiet, and it has a better breeze.  As a bonus, Grandma gets in the ocean at least once a day.

Along with that, we need to schedule an intervention upon our return.  Today, Sandy had her THIRD alcoholic drink this trip - and it was a Double!  She claims that I had three before lunch, three with lunch, three after lunch, and three with dinner.  Tis true.  Would argue if I could.  But why is all the rum gone???

It was a poster card perfect day.  82 F.  Light breeze.  Few clouds.  Just plain awful.  I said the week went quickly.  Sandy said it was because I slept the entire time.  Also true.  She is ready to get home, mainly because she has a bunch of work to get done for Christmas.

Our plane flies out of here at Noon tomorrow.  We have a LONG layover in Charlotte because American Airlines changed our flights.  We arrive in Indy at 8 pm - which is when the Big Ten Championship game starts.  So hopefully traffic will be thin for us.

Our view of the beach this morning

The VERY WIDE beach here at the Royal Sands
You can also walk about 100 yds out into the ocean and never get in over your head

Sandy's "Vacation Size" drink at dinner tonight.
No, that is not mine in the foreground!

The sun setting over the lagoon tonight as birds fly by

My tequila steak being prepared right at our table

The fire that happens when tequila hits open flames
My steak is in there somewhere

Sunset over the lagoon.
And so our trip ends...

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