We awoke this morning to the sounds and sights of Acapulco. From our balcony the port looked very inviting.
The parot below was in the terminal walking around the vendor area.
After a quick breakfast we were off the ship by 10:00. As we left the terminal we were greeted by a man in a blue shirt who claimed to work for the government to help tourists find their way around. There were quite a few men throughout the area dressed the same way all claiming to work for the government, not for tips. He did insist on following and helping us as we headed toward a flea market about ¾’s of a mile from the ship. We finally ducked into a small vender’s booth until he was gone.
We did walk around the flea market checking out all the booths. As we exited the area we started to walk up and down streets filled with local stores and venders. For several blocks we were definitely the only tourists on the street. Many of the open front stores were very interesting. We saw all types of meat and fruit stands with wonderful smells. As we traveled along the streets Linda gave out Royal Caribbean hats to some of the children we met.
After a quick breakfast we were off the ship by 10:00. As we left the terminal we were greeted by a man in a blue shirt who claimed to work for the government to help tourists find their way around. There were quite a few men throughout the area dressed the same way all claiming to work for the government, not for tips. He did insist on following and helping us as we headed toward a flea market about ¾’s of a mile from the ship. We finally ducked into a small vender’s booth until he was gone.
We did walk around the flea market checking out all the booths. As we exited the area we started to walk up and down streets filled with local stores and venders. For several blocks we were definitely the only tourists on the street. Many of the open front stores were very interesting. We saw all types of meat and fruit stands with wonderful smells. As we traveled along the streets Linda gave out Royal Caribbean hats to some of the children we met.
After walking and walking we ended up at the beach. There are so many beaches along the coastline with many interesting sights. The first beach we came too was lined with boats and men cleaning and selling fresh fish.
We later caught a cab to go to watch the cliff divers. Please note – all the cabs in Acapulco seem to be older, VW Bugs. The cabs only carried three passengers and were not the most comfortable to ride in.
After a brief ride we were dropped off at the Hotel Mirador where, for $12.00 each, you could sit on the restaurant terrace and enjoy two drinks while having an unobstructed view of the divers. It was wonderfully relaxing to sit in the terrace with a cool breeze sipping Tequila Sunrises and eating chips and guacamole. At 1:00 the divers began climbing the steep cliffs and getting ready. For the next half hour or so we sat in awe watching daredevils as the dove into shallow waters below.
After a brief ride we were dropped off at the Hotel Mirador where, for $12.00 each, you could sit on the restaurant terrace and enjoy two drinks while having an unobstructed view of the divers. It was wonderfully relaxing to sit in the terrace with a cool breeze sipping Tequila Sunrises and eating chips and guacamole. At 1:00 the divers began climbing the steep cliffs and getting ready. For the next half hour or so we sat in awe watching daredevils as the dove into shallow waters below.
Later in the afternoon we again took a “bug” to the resort area and walked along the street and beaches. It was fun to just walk around and people watch.
Once we got back to the ship it was time for a shower and to watch the ship pull put of the harbor. Over all, Acapulco was a pretty, festive, and relaxing stop with lots of sites, music, and foods.
As we returned we had another star sighting. Carol Channing was in the terminal and boarded the ship in Acapulco. She seemed rather frail to us at the time. According to the cruise staff she will be making an appearance for the guests. Time will tell.
Tomorrow is a sea day. Time to relax.
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