Flash: Larry has contracted the Norovirus. Quarunteened to cabin until it passes. No problem, I needed the rest.
Manzanillo, Mexico
Manzanillo is new to cruise ships but has a old maritime history. Cortes first found the harbor in 1522 and chose the bay as a site for a shipyard. Today, Manzanillo is the largest commercial port on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Our ship arrived in this working port early morning Sunday, January 27 and found ourselves along side an industrial dock loaded with containers from around the world. We were the only cruise ship in port. For those of you who remember the movie starring Dudley Moore titled “10”, this is where the movie was filmed.
Manzanillo is old Mexico. There is little commercial tourist industry here. Many small shops catering to the local people and a few nice resorts up in the hills outside of the downtown area. The people are helpful, friendly and eager to please.
After a walk through town, and a few little purchases, we took a taxi out of town to one of the local beaches, Miramar Beach. We enjoyed a wonderful fresh seafood lunch, octopus, deep fried whole fish (looked like an oversized sun fish), shrimp in a chili sauce (too hot for Ruthanne to eat), sautéed fish filet with beer. It was served al fresco with a beautiful beach setting. On our taxi ride back to the ship, our driver showed us some of the local wildlife. We saw iguana in the trees the size of large full grown cats. They were very colorful, orange, yellow and black.
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3 comments:
Oh no! Not the norovirus! That is a nasty bug. So sorry to hear it. I hope you feel better really soon. I bet "old" Mexico was a lot more charming than commerical Mexico. I love thinking of you guys on a world adventure while I'm stuck in the snow or in the office. Take care of yourselves!
xoxo
Today, the 30th, you are in Los Angeles, and I was hoping you'd have a chance to call. Maybe you'll not even be able to get off the ship. How in the world did Larry get norovirus on the maiden voyage of a new ship?! How long will he be under quarantine? Are you, Ruthanne, also restricted? Sorry, I'm being a mom, full of questions... Hope the illness is short lived, and you'll both be up to participating in all that's offered soon. Your interesting reports have become a part of this household's daily life! Love, Mom June
Mom, it was great to hear your voice today. Have a good sail to Hawaii. You should be able to call from your cell while in Hawaii. Larry, I hope your feeling better soon. TLC should do the trick, sounds like your in good hands. Take care, Shannon
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