Sunday, March 24
We flew from McAllen, TX through Dallas, to Cancun. We arrived around 1:30 pm, took a van to the resort, Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach, in the hotel zone. Beautiful place, we were greeted with smiles and champagne, and a short orientation before being shown to our beach view room.
We met the kids in the pool and stayed until it was time for dinner. Kelly had made dinner reservations for us each of the five nights. This first night we had dinner on the beach at Nah K'aax. Different kinds of tacos, including ribeye and brisket. YUM! After dinner we had gelato at the gelato place inside, then watched the girls sing Karaoke. Lots of fun! Will fell asleep in Kirk's arms.
A beautiful calm morning but the wind picked up during the day. We enjoyed a wonderful buffet breakfast and went to the pool soon after. Most of the chairs were already claimed. There were huge waves in the ocean, the kids and adults had fun. Kirk and I had lunch at Isla Contoy, overlooking the water- seafood and Indian food buffet which was very good. We spent some time in the lobby playing cards with Emily, then back to the pool until 5. 
There was a Mexican fiesta on the pool deck- very nice decorations, as well as vendors selling jewelry and souvenirs. Kids had their faces painted, before the huge buffet dinner and Mexican show by the pool.
We slept in, and went to buffet breakfast then to the pool by 9:30. Played in the water, girls had fun snorkeling in the pool, Will and Bumpa threw the football around while I floated away... We played cards in the room for awhile with Emily and Will for a break. Had dinner at LaJoya, a very nice Mexican restaurant, had sea bass and fish ceviche. All was very good. We passed around all the desserts. A mariachi band went around the restaurant playing music. We went to the beach to watch the fire show, which was very impressive. Kids had fun playing in the waves while we waited for the show.
Wednesday, March 27
We got the hang of reserving pool chairs during Kirk's early morning walkabout. After buffet breakfast we played cards in the room with Will and Emily. In the pool by 9:45. We had wonderful bar service from Alex, our waiter. Spent all day playing in the pool and ocean. Weather has been fabulous! Alex and Lindsey showed up as a surprise, just for one night.
We all went to Torii hibachi restaurant, which everyone enjoyed. We took Emily and Will to our room to play and stay overnight. The rest of the group went to the magic show then karaoke.
Thursday March 28
Went to the Isla Contoy overlooking water for buffet breakfast- family joined us. We went back to room to check in for tomorrow's flight. Windy again today- still no parasailing. We took Anna across the street to the "mini-mall" to buy souvenirs and t-shirts. (best buys at the supermarket).
Met the family at the pool, stayed until 4:00. Adults went to LeBasilic French restaurant- 6 course set menu with wine pairings. We were the only group at the early seating. We even had a ballet couple entertain us. Fabulous food and service. I tried escargot. Lovely venue too.
Friday March 29
We had to get up at 3:25 to get a taxi to the airport. Surprisingly there were no airline workers at the counters until 5:00- we had to check our baggage, so we were in the front of the line! Had breakfast in the food court while we waited for our 7:40 flight. Very expensive! At Dallas airport the flight attendant ordered me a wheelchair, because we had so far to go, and had to go through customs. What a good idea! (I had twisted my knee on the flight to Cancun and could not walk far). We got to McAllen at 4:30 where Arlene picked us up. What a nice trip with our kids and grandkids!!
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