Checked out and got to the airport, and got into the air on time. Jon picked us up at the airport. We had a nice evening with him and Shawn. Played a "questionable" game which Jon most definitely won.
The next day, Jon took us to the Fort Worth Water Gardens and then the Stock Yards. Had a fabulous time!
Plan for today: hang out. :)
Dinner at the fancy steakhouse Quinto tonight.
Well, that didn't go as planned. Darned Cesar at the pool bar! Everyone but Bill drank too much and then passed out for the evening.
Made breakfast, eggs with prosciutto ham and cheese. Everyone said it was good although there was no salt or pepper. Sat watching TV with the kids for a bit before our Covid test, Jazmine texted and invited us to breakfast. The Covid test was uneventful except for the spear they put into the way back of both nostrils. Ugh!
Breakfast with Jazmin, however, was delightful. She took us to a new restaurant on the beach, very yummy! Then back to the room to change for the lazy river. Sat by the swim up pool bar for a bit, then had some lunch. They made a cheese plate for me and Bill, it wasn't on the menu. Then twice around the lazy river, it was quite nice. :)
Chris and Ashlee went back to the room for a bit, seemed like hours! Once they got back, we turned in the towels and headed over to Beachland by the ocean for sunset. Bill and I had a taco and a margarita each. Settled in to see the sunset, but it was way cloudy. Came back to the room for a night cap and bed.
Had burgers at the lazy river pool, and margaritas of course. Jazmine (the sales girl) invited us to go on the property gondola for a look from above. We had the glass bottom gondola car, that was trippy. But the property is beautiful! Tons of construction, they are building a park around the Cirque du Soliel show. It should be spectacular when completed.
After that, went to Gong for dinner. We had sushi, Ashlee had chicken ramen. We all had delicious margaritas except Bill who had water. Then we stopped by La Plaza for desserts and headed back to the room. Chris made blueberry margaritas, yum!
When we got to Mexico, the people trying to lure you in was relentless. Finally made it through and found our driver to the resort. It was a long process to get there, then get to the right building, then get a place in the reservations line to get checked in. But the resort is very beautiful, and large! Wow, it's pretty involved, and we were impressed. Chris said it looked like Jurassic Park!
Once we got settled in to our beautiful and spacious room, finally got a chance to relax. Chris and Ashlee went to explore and go by to La Plaza (the local shopping mecca) for some supplies, and Bill and I planned out dinner. We went to one of the restaurants, La Cantina, for takeaway Mexican food. Then back to the room to enjoy.
I love love love the very spacious back patio! It even has a small pool with very cold water! I just dipped my feet in while Bill was brave and sat on the edge. Chris bought a $50 bottle of tequila and cabernet sauvignon, what the heck! So we had margaritas and just talked for an hour or so. After he actually got some margarita mix instead of the lemon flavored water, they were delicious. What a nice way to end the day.
First we had to send a package home because Chris bought a knife yesterday with his name on it. Bill and I were like, you can't take that to Mexico. Chris thought it would be ok in checked luggage, but turns out it's not. So I also had some clothes to send home, I overpacked. Walked to two places, couldn't find one and the other was not open. So we took it back to the hotel to try later in the day.
Tried to take the St Charles street car to the Garden District, but it just passed us by. So we took the bus. Not as nice but it got us there. Had lunch at Shaya, one of my favorite restaurants. So yummy! Had the Lamb Ragout appetizer (ate way too much of it - so good!). Then Ashlee and I split the dark quarter chicken, and Bill and Chris had sandwiches. Bill had the Brisket, and Chris had the Chicken Schnitzel.
So we headed back to the hotel to rest, long day walking so far! Bill took the clothes and knife to the FedEx place and sent the package home. Meanwhile, Chris found some Moscato...
Dinner will be at the Bourbon House tonight. Chris and Ashlee were serenaded! And drinks at a jazz house, the Maison Bourbon, later in the evening.
After Chris and Ashlee got up, a few hours later, we went down to the Cafe du Monde. The line was mondo! So we said we'd come back later. Took a walk down around Jackson Square, then took them up to the Mississippi. So pretty!! Talked about the sea wall and how the barrier slides across the street to stop any flooding of the city. Walked over to Canal Place, then by Harrah's. We had a pleasant lunch at the Palace Café.
After lunch, walked through the French Quarter down Bourbon Street. Even in the afternoon, the place was packed with revelers.
Then we went by the Cafe du Monde, and this time the line was not so long. Had some delicious beignets and cafe au lait. Started walking over to Frenchman's Street, but after a while my heel started hurting so bad that we gave it up and came back to the hotel to rest.
Finally, had dinner at Muriel's on the balcony overlooking Jackson Square. Bill and I split the Filet Mignon, it was absolutely delicious! Chris and Ashlee had the salmon and chicken. After dinner, Bill and I were ready for sleep after the very short night before. Chris and Ashlee went down Bourbon Street after I told them to be careful. They were back after about an hour, but Bill and I were like completely asleep.
For the photos: Even though the Cafe du Monde line was fierce this morning, we were able to get in in the early afternoon. And Ashlee and Chris beside the mighty Mississippi.
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