Cancun ‘25 - Sat NOV 29

 Wow.  Short night, like 2.5 hrs but that’s still 2 more hours than my bride.  Headed for the airport at 4 am to crystal clear skies under the star-decked canopy of the universe.  Traffic was light and the airport not too crowded.  Ran into Steve & Glenda Clossin who were on the same flight down here.  Seems both families like to take this week as vacation since we meet up quite frequently in the airport.

Flight was smooth and we set a standard that can hypothetically be beat but odds are will never:  plane parked at the closest gate to immigration.  We were the only plane arriving and as we walked up, a second line opened up making us the first in line.  From plane to baggage claim was maybe 5 mins.  No lines at the restrooms.  Sandy’s luggage was second off.  And here’s where the improvement can come - my suitcase was second to last off.  Walked out to private taxi and were in the van before Sandy could get her flops on.  We were driving to our resort 6 minutes BEFORE our plane was even supposed to be landing!

Checked in and met our concierge, Yali - whom we’ve had before, and she’s good.  Lunch on the pool deck and then naps on the deck followed.  Watched some college football before going down to dinner.  Back to the room for a little more football before calling it an early night at 9:30 pm.

Back home?  Well, six inches (15 cm) of snow fell and blew, creating massive issues - churches closing and thousands of flights cancelled.  Glad to NOT be part of that!

Our only plans so far this week are to eat when hungry and sleep when tired.  We are going to sit through a member update as there are some changes and we have some questions about scheduling.  We plan a steak dinner on Thursday as that is Asian food night at the resort.  And soak up some vitamin D.  Massive quantities.

The view from our first floor deck

Looking out over the gulf

The island of Cozumel across the water

Big Red & minimal clouds as we nap by the pool

Texted this weather update to the kids upon our arrival.
We are winning!

Pic from Nick back home walking dogs in winter storm. LOL












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