February 27, 2009

Bienvenidos a Mexico!

Aren't ya'll impressed by my Spanish? I don't really speak it but I thought I'd try out a little Spanish on everyone and say "Welcome to Mexico" in Spanish!


Here's the car loaded up with all the suitcases and stuff you just can't live without for a week. Everytime we go somewhere, I find that I pack W-A-Y more than I need. I'm getting better but there's still room for improvement. My theory is you just never know what shoes you'll need for what outfit, right?





First stop was Beau Rivage in Biloxi. Hubby says we can stay overnight here and not have to drive as far the next day (????).....doesn't make sense to me either but I love the atmosphere and food










Sunset on the Mississippi River leaving port on Monday afternoon





In my haste to get photos loaded, this one got out of order, but you can still enjoy the sunset on the Carribean Sea



Here's my BIL, sister, me and hubby (left to right)....Randy is over 6' and Betsy is 4"! I call them Mutt and Jeff


Here we are on the grand staircase on captain's night


We played this funny game with a hula hoop where you have to pass it over your head, around your body, and to the next person while music is playing. When the music stops and the hula hoop is around you, you're out! I got out the first round but here's Betsy still hanging in there


This was the "hairy chest man" contest. This little guy was so funny...as you can see, he is very thin, not much chest hair, wore glasses and was really pale. He got a real charge out of dancing for the ladies but unfortunately he didn't win! I would have given him the trophy just for the effort he put into his dancing!


These burgers are the some of the best I've ever had



Creme' Brulee



Ice Creme "Sandwich"


Lobster tail (I didn't eat all these but they all put their tails on my plate when I started taking pictures)



Grand staircase in the atrium


Standing on the deck at Margaritaville in Cozumel


(oops, another picture out of order) Looking down at the bar in the atrium



Our home away from home for 5 days





Overlooking downtown Cozumel


This boat was docked next to ours....it looked like a floating city!




We usually go to Fat Tuesdays in Cozumel as we've found it to have good food and ice cold Cokes!


Jalepeno poppers


I love this store, it has lots of black and white clothes which I wear a lot of. They even have a web site



Margaritaville was not in Cozumel two years ago so we spent an hour or so here. Great atmosphere!


Strawberry daquari (it really is 5:00 somewhere)!


My sister (short one) and me in Yucatan, Mexico





We are probably the only ones in Mexico that went in Carlos 'n Charlies to use the bathroom and get a Coke



I've always loved this type pottery but I never buy it








Ahh, foot massage in Cozumel (hubby was massaging my neck and shoulders - it was heaven)!




Here we are at Fat Tuesdays (it is VERY HOT in Mexico in February)




I took many pictures but I just wanted to put some on so ya'll could enjoy a little trip to Mexico with me here in the middle of winter. We always try and go somewhere warm during February....it's such a nice break from the cold weather (well, cold to me).




Today, my mom and I are going to take a nostalgic trip to Lowndes County, Alabama where my grandparents lived and where my family lived for several years. I'm planning on taking lots of pictures to share. We are going to the old homeplace where my grandparents lived and where my mama and daddy got married many years ago. I have great memories of that home and all the good times our family had there.




Also, a large part of the civil rights movement took place right before my eyes in Lowndes County and Selma, Alabama. I'll tell a little history on all of that when I post about our trip.



Have a great Friday!



























































































10 comments:

  1. Oh your trip looks like so much fun. It's great to spend time with family also. I love the pottery, I would have bought a ton. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Marty

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  2. I'm LONGING for warmer weather!

    Sounds like such a fun day trip...enjoy it!

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  3. I wanta be there on that cruise! We have cruised about 9 times and its' the way to travel. Looks awesome down there. Oh, and the foot massage is heaven it's it?
    Can't wait till you show up more.
    I'm sitting here cold, rainy and just down right blah!

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  4. Did you buy any pottery on this trip? I would have had a hard time resisting. Great photos! Sally

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  5. Thanks for the pictures! They are beautiful and give me a whole new perspective on Mexico and a cruise. Glad your home safely and so glad you had a grant time. Sharon

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  6. Hi Judy! Oh, I'm so glad you've had such a wonderful time! I've loved your great pictures. I just love to cruise and have been to those same places. We've never been on Carnival before, but it looks fantastic. Shoot! Now you have to start cooking and cleaning again! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  7. Hi Judy! I saw some news reports about the warnings of travelling to Mexico and am glad you had fun and are safe!!! I am always in black and am still putting black and white all over the house!!!lol That pottery just says Mexico!!! I hope all that food was as good as it looked; now I'm hungry! Well back to reality girl: cooking, cleaning, working, etc....!lol Have a great week - Sincerely, Jeannette

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  8. Judy, what a wonderful trip you had!! I love the ice cream sandwich shaped like a swan-how elegant!! Glad you had fun!

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  9. oh, I love the Beau Rivage! My hubby and I met there, and this morning I was wearing my robe from a stay!
    I loved all of your pictures! The food looked like the best part :)

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