Hanging out in Cabo.....

I had a fantastic vacation between Christmas and New Years this year.  We headed off to Cabo and had the best time ever.  It was really last minute and we were not expecting too much but it actually rated way higher.  This resort is new to the area, however they have many across the Caribbean.  We stayed at the Royal DeCameron Resort which sits at the tip of the Baja Peninsula so that you have the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Sea of Cortez on the other dividing it from the Mexican mainland.  The climate was heavenly - hot during the day with no humidity and cooler at night.  One could walk for miles and not become uncomfortable.  Everything about this resort was great - the staff, the amenities and as a real surprise it had the best food I have ever had at an all inclusive resort.  It rivaled good restaurants at home with the variety and their ability to prepare it.  My favourite was New Years Eve and there was Lobster Thermidor, salmon, Beef Wellington, Grilled Shrimp and that is only a teeny list of what was served.  The entertainment was much better than I have ever seen at Caribbean resorts as well.  They didn't just have the day staff dress up and perform; they brought in professionals.  All in all, a wonderful time.


A lovely rooftop pool and bar for relaxing

Enjoying a little R & R by the Rooftop pool               Views from the Rooftop pool

     

A view of the Resort from our balcony 

These cute bears were found lounging by the pool, in the disco and 

hanging out at the bar sharing a cool beverage

                                   

New Years Eve Celebrations by the pool some of which included large plastic bubbles/balls with an entertainer inside floating around and twirling hoops of light 

            

 

                                 

A visit to the Marina in Cabo San Lucas..... didn't run into any stars but had a great time  

Some Pelicans having a swim at the Marina

The entrance to the Christmas Market in San Jose del Cabo

a lovely historic town we were able to walk to

The church in the town square of San Jose del Cabo is the historic Mission of San Jose del Cabo Aniti which was founded by a Jesuit in 1730 and moved to this location in 1840. After the hurricane of 1918 it was once again reconstructed maintaining the original structure and some of its walls. 

The life size Nativity

 

Standing beside a giant Christmas Tree in the Square

Shops in San Jose del Cabo

   

  

 Love to take photos of entrances, doors and windows

 

 

A view of the many mountains from our plane

 Bye bye beautiful beach

         

Historical Sackets Harbour over Labour Day Weekend

I recently spent Labour Day weekend down in Sackets Harbour, USA.  It is a quaint and beautiful little town bordering Lake Ontario, specifically sitting in Black River Bay.  Sackets Harbour has quite a history, going back in time and was one of the sites of the war of 1812.  The main street is lined with beautiful architectural buildings and several shops and restaurants.  We stayed in the Marina Inn at Madison Barracks which is one of the country's oldest military bases and stands overlooking the bay.   There are several old abandoned buildings which are now being refreshed into living quarters and several new buildings being erected with the look of the older style.  Our spot was lovely and we could sit outside our room and see the water as well as walk a few feet to a little bistro which had outside dining overlooking the water.

The revitalized  "Marina Inn" at Madison Barracks

I always love to see older buildings refurbished rather than torn down

 One of the abandoned buildings.  Love the Turret                                                                                                                                                                                  

 
 and another just waiting to be refurbished into something great

This one has an interesting entrance.  I hope they can do something with it

 

All of the above buildings surrounded a huge green space which would have been used for military maneuvers and was also used as a Polo fieldThe view of the harbour from our suite

Some of the lovely buildings on the main street

 

Our favourite spot to eat outdoors - Tin Pan Galley

The outdoor dining is always packed as it  has a great ambience and feels like you are either in a European bistro or down south

 

Hubby and I - he always closes his eyes...