Sunday, November 16, 2008

Cabo San Lucas













It's wonderful to arrive at a place and recognize it immediately from its postcard pictures! Cabo San Lucas is like that, made famous for its rock formation at the entrance of the bay which reminds me of Roc Perce in Quebec.



Due to the terrain, visitors still arrive here most often by ship, following the same path that led pirates to this strategic peninsula which served as a gateway to the Gulf of California and the Pacific. Thomas Cavendish's treasure is till believed to lie inside one of the ships at the bottom of the sea. These are the same waters that attract fishermen today, this being one of the best fishing regions in the world. Natives proudly claim that no less than 857 varieties of fish wait to battle the anxious angler!

It was hot and humid - a taste of what awaited us in the Amazon! There were lots of locals dressed in costumes, hoping to earn a few dollars. We saw pirates, clowns, cowboys, and even a man dressed all in gold holding a large python. Karl was interested in the real estate folks selling condos since he wanted to compare the prices with the casitas we know of in Loreto Bay. There are definitely deals to be had in Mexico, and Cabo is a "booming" town!






Tonight's dinner was an "extravaganza". The waiters not only served us, but entertained us while doing so. Some juggled, others banged on their bowls to a catchy rhythm, and the food was extra special. We all wore chef's hats to celebrate.







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