Viva Mexico
We arrive in Acapulco on Saturday, Jan 26. Short day in town, great weather. About 2 million people habitate the general area. We learned a bit about Mexico’s history from an on board lecture. Much was said about the Aztec civilization including the source of words we still use today: tortilla, avocado, chili and guacamole for example. The town, (Acapulco means broken bamboo) is built on a narrow strip of low land, scarcely half a mile wide, between the shoreline and the lofty mountains that encircle the bay. The city has had it’s star-spangled times, prompting “old blue eyes” Frank Sinatra to give the place a mention in his all time classic, come fly with me.
For our part, we watched the famous cliff divers, had lunch at Senor Frogs, did some shopping and took a van tour around the downtown area. The shop owners were quite a bit more aggressive than what we’ve found in other ports and few bargains were to be found.
The city still looks beautiful and romantic from a distance, but up close, she is showing her age and decline. Buildings are not well kept and many of the resorts and shop buildings are in need of repair. The city had a major boom in the 1940-50’s and again a brief boom in an area in the hills outside of town in the 1970’s which the city dwellers call the “new town”. With such wonderful natural beauty surrounding the bay and the hills overlooking the city, one would hope a revitalization would come quickly to spruce up ol’ Acapulco.
7 comments:
Sounds like you are on a roll and a good pace with your visits to the ports. I am enjoying a brief history lesson along with the adventure. All is good here, Pa comes home on Tuesday. Phoenix is going to be very busy this week with the PGA and Superbowl in town. We are expected to have an extra 300,000 people and of course the celeb's.
But the most important event of the week will be Omar's 4th birthday.
We are looking forward to the next story adventure. Maybe I can make this the story I read to the kids at night. :)
Hugs & Kisses, Jallow's.
Hey Gus: your trip sound great. you need to be writing a book. How do I see more pictures? Saw the pics from NY- your room, ship and your wife with an older man.
Mike says hello. just about have him talked into getting a computer.
love to all yall. John
Sounds good. Does your trip take you to the Canary Islands? If so, where and when? We're there in March. Another grandson on Dec 16. Andrew & Sangeeta engaged over Xmas.
Best
Alec & Isobel
My 3rd attempt to get the blog to recognize my p/word!!
Hi Ruthanne and Lor,
Great to read all the wonderful history and fun you are soaking up. We're in Georgia now, and had fun in the oldest city in America, St. Augustine, Florida recently. Now we're on to Savannah, then to Hilton Head and Charleston, So. Carolina. We'll really have a lot to tell each other when we see each other again. Love you both lots and keep well!
Chrissy and Clifford
Hi you two. Thank's so much for taking time out of your day to keep all of us with you on your trip....Sure hope you had your sunglasses on & your mouth shut for the zip-line ride!!! I would ride in a heartbeat.All is well with the Reilly's. OOXX JoBell
Good Morning Lawrence and Ruthanne just got your call Lor. Sure hope you will be feeling tip top real soon. Are you drinking bottled water? Probably a good idea. We love your blogs and feel so close this way. Someone mentioned (John) writing a book. Hey that sounds like a winner. Take care and God Bless you.
Love your Sis, Gail
These are a few of my favorite things: torillas, avocado, chili and guacamole. Guess I have the Aztecs to thank for that! I love the stories! Keep them coming! Oh and don't drink the water. I learned that the hard way in Mexico. I asked my boss for a raise yesterday and he's "going to bat" for me with his bosses tomorrow! Wish me luck!
xoxo
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