Today is the Labor Day Holiday. Chris chartered a sailboat and Meghan reserved a delightful bay house. Chris’s interest in sailing goes way back to childhood. When he was 9, Chris and his dad, my late husband, Randy, took a lake sailing course. It was on Lake Chautauqua in New York. Chris wants a sailboat and is studying how to operate, navigate, and the different sailboats.

We left our place in the morning, with a little concern because there were no wind. Having no wind would be wonderful if we were going snorkeling, but its the opposite for sailing, wind is a necessity.

We met captain Scott of Pacific Northwest Sailing Adventures. We met him at the pier on Bainbridge Island, WA. IF you have interest, check our his website:

http://www.sailrumbera.com

Captain Scott took good care of us and answered so many questions. You’re able to book online

Were off to meet Captain Scott of Pacific Northwest Sailing Adventures. We met him at the pier on Bainbridge Island, WA.

Chris wanted to help crew and get some more hands on experience

Meghan, enjoying the day.

Chris got to drive/sail after we left the harbor.

Captain Scott, is a pilot, a lawyer, and worked in Seattle. He sailed to work, in downtown Seattle. It took about an hour. We’re very pleased to charter with him. He answered our sailing questions. Chris impressed me on knowing all the lingo. He showed Chris around the boat, the engine, and the sails, he explained everything. Chris helped manage the sails.

Me, feeling the cool breezes. I love the ocean.

Seattle in the distance.

Downtown Seattle

The space needle, or that’s what we call it in Texas. We have one in San Antonio

This map is where we are going Puget Sound near Seattle.. Megan booked a Air B&B on Puget Sound, where we are meeting our sail charter. I found out what a “Sound” is, the water type. A Sound is like a bay but deeper.

View from the balcony

Chilling on the balcony. Megan found this great place.

The train didn’t leave until 4pm. The Amtrak train was nice but slow, unlike the bullet trains in Japan and Europe. It stopped twice for repairs. I arrived about 3 hrs late.

Chris and Megan picked me up in Pasco. We drove to West Richland, Washington. where they live.

The next morning, we went to a farmers market, bought delicious fruit and veggies.

After the farmers market, Chris made dinner. Grilled tenderloin, caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes, roasted purple potatoes, grilled squash, with Washington peppers, a roll from the bakery, and Washington wine. We ate outside on their patio. The weather is beautiful and cool, I’m sure it’s sweltering back at home in San Antonio, Texas.

Chris and Meghan

I had King salmon. A lovely dinner with a view of the river.

Chilling with the Kitty

Watched Sherlock Holmes before bed. Tomorrow, we are going to Seattle, they rented a house on the beach for 3 days, and chartered a sailboat for the following day. Sounds so much fun. Stay tuned!

My best friend, Denise and her husband Mike, moved from Austin, TX to Portland, OR. to be near their daughter and son in law and help with the 3 sets of twins, born 2 yrs apart. This is my first visit since they moved.

Denise and I met in 1978 at Hermann Hospital in the Houston Medical Center., where we worked. At the time we were both newlyweds and new nurses. she and her husband had just moved to Houston, during the boom, from Buffalo, NY. We’ve been friends since. We’ve been there for each other during good times, the birth of our children. And also for the sad times of loss of family members.

The next evening, we had a cruise on the lake.

Evening.

Another day.

Story time, after jammies on, getting ready for bed.

Leaving the next day. They are all so darling. Good Night.

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Return to Casa Velero in Mexico

My neighbors from home, Joe and Scott are at a resort outside of Puerto Morelos. The came into town to check it out. I showed them Casa Velero. We had snacks and drinks and walked around town. Hope they come back on a future vacation

Today, Ace and I visited the Kin Ha cenote, an underground river. Some have a cave and some are open. It’s fresh water and feels so nice.

Ace arranged for a tour. It was an international group of about 15. We were picked up by a bus and delivered to the Kin Ha Cenote.

This is one of the openings to the cave cenote.

This log across the opening was where you may jump into the water. After watching a few people jump, all young I might add. I jumped. The scariest part was walking over to the place to jump in middle of that log over the cenote.

Be careful on the steps, but it’s the better way down.

Instead of going straight into the cenote, As I did. you could first take a zip lie into the jungle. Ace gave it a try. I was ready to get cooled off in the water, so opted for the cenote.

The opening is where there is an option to jump in from above.

The platform where you can enter into the cenote water. There are underwater lights, the water was turquoise. Can’t tell from the picture.

Ahhhh, refreshing! So many interesting cave formations to see.

Tried to lighten this picture, so can see the cave’s beauty and the clear water.

This is where you can jump in. Was fun.

Next we rode ATVs to the next cenote. It’s an open one.

While we were on pavement highway, it was pleasant. I’m amazed at the thick jungle. However, when we started on jungle roads. It was difficult to hang on. Ouch, my wrists.

There are 3 levels of platforms. This was a very high, But I jumped.

When I hit the water, my brain hit my skull from the inside….or at least that’s what it felt like. Think I’m “one and done” with jumping that high. My neck hurt later, glad I’m going for a massage tomorrow.

Ace also jumped, but no pictures.

The cenote, a very high canyon wall.

We had an option of zip lining into the cenote. We both did, got pics of Ace.

Looks really graceful.

Ace was the best sport and tried it all. She did a great job of driving the ATV.

These are our fellow travelers. 3 guys from California by way of India. And a lovely family from BC, Canada.

We ended our day with tacos served to us. Overall it was fun exciting day and a fabulous time to remember. It cost $60.00pp. Was worth it to me. Quite an adventure.

It was a long day. Was tired upon returning. Had fish tacos from Caribelos next door.

Ace is leaving in the morning and I’m having a massage.

Ace room, upstairs by the pool

Juan, massage therapist. He’s great. I had a massage and a body exfoliation, my skin felt like silk after!

In case you’re tempted to make “cabana boy” comments….this is his wife. They work together.