Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Flora Farms

Rachel secured a reservation for us at Flora Farms even before we booked our trip here. And what a treat it was. Beautiful grounds, delicious food, wonderful ambience - quite the experience. They certainly make farming look cool. 













































Cabo Wabo

We ventured out on Tuesday into Cabo San Lucas - about 45 minute drive from our condo. 

Marshall found a really great place for lunch with a gorgeous view and delicious food. 

We walked along the beach which was a bit of an adventure - avoiding vendors, the waves and the party bars. We ended up hiring a water taxi to take us out to lovers beach (Sea of Cortez side) and divorce beach (Pacific side). It was quite the adventure and we all got quite wet, but it was a fun impromptu excursion. 















My yummy lunch 

The crew 

Such a pretty view 

Walk along the beach 


Some happier than others with this adventure 


Approaching Lover’s beach

Getting ready 


Not appropriately dressed - but fun! 

Such pretty rocks 

Funny! 


Exploring 








Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Cincuenta

My 50th birthday was an absolute lovely day and I felt so fortunate to be in a beautiful place with Marshall and our dear friends. I was certainly made to feel special with decorations, gifts, massages, poolside lunch, some shopping and a gourmet meal prepared for us. During my massage, I reflected on many points in my life journey, and how wonderful a life I have led in my fifty years. Feliz cumpleaƱos to me. 

And thanks to my lovely friends, I have fun pictures to document the amazing day that was my fiftieth birthday. 


























Waking up to decorations - including “happy anniversary” greetings 


Breakfast #1 


Breakfast #2 


Presents 


Dave preparing our poolside meal - delicious! 


Poolside lunch 


Shopping in San Jose del Cabo 


❤️


Coffee shop stop 


Happy hour 


Messing around 


My love 


Appetizers 


So thankful for these two 


Friends through so many phases of life - grateful 

The gents - they spent the day in the pool while we shopped 


This. is. Fifty. 


Our meal 


Happy birthday 


The ladies grabbing the pictures of the fireworks - perfectly timed at the end of the meal. Must’ve been just for me! 


Walk along the beach at the end of the day. 






Sunday, May 28, 2023

The Last Day in my Forties

Hard to believe in a way. Thankful for pool time, drinks, laughs, friends, yummy food and so much more. 





San Jose del Cabo - the Journey

It always takes longer than you want when traveling south it seems. The good news is that while a bit tedious, it was an easy journey and we arrived at our property around 2:30 pm. 

Drake was kind enough to drop us at the airport very early to avoid any Frontier Airlines debacle (and also plan for the busiest Memorial Day travel weekend on record). Fortunately, the lines were short across the board and we had plenty of time to relax at the airport at their new outdoor areas. 

The flight arrived around 11:00 local time and we eventually found our way to the rental car counter (which always takes awhile). We made a stop at the grocery store for provisions and made our way to El Encanto de Laguna. 

We checked in and received our welcome cocktail at Vero-neo beach club and made our way to the condo around 3:00. 

We took some time to lounge at the pool outside the condo and then enjoyed a welcome meal prepared by the chef I had organized. 

We then walked along the beach and had an early night given we were up so early. 

Alana and Rachel are taking better photos, but here are a few to capture the first day. 



































Hanging at the airport 


Arrived at the beach club - love this guy 


Welcome cocktails 


The birthday crew 


Beach club 


Cups from Rachel (and Dave - but mostly Rachel)  ❤️❤️


Our place


View from balcony


Our room 



Balcony off bedroom 


Infinity pool outside condo 


This is 50 


Walk to the beach after dinner 




Beach club at night 



 Infinity pool at beach club