Travelogue 3:2010

Captains Log: 156.932.663

Spring Break 2010

Location:

Rocky Point, Mexico

Day 1: 0500 hrs
Knock on the door. Sister in law Tamzen and Family arrive after an all night drive from Colorado. Tuck them safely into bed for a few short hours of shut-eye. All kids awaken to ruin wishful shut-eye.

1000 hrs

Leave for Rocky Point Mexico. Weekends worth of food, beach supplies and water packed also 7 anxious kids.
1430 hrs

Arrive in Mexico, with no trouble. Eat a quick lunch on 8th floor patio and enjoy the views.

1530 hrs
Change into swimsuits and head to the beach for a few hours of joy in the solar flare.

Day 2: 0800 hrs

After a restful night sleep, crew is up and ready for a day on the beach.

0900hrs

Crew gaits to the beach to hunt for shells and critters while the tide is low.

0910hrs

Cadet Ainsley hard at work.

0915hrs

Claire and Rain displaying found specimen.

0917hrs

Rainier tests out stride on the cool sand.

0930hrs

The collective morning crew in action.

0945hrs

Cadet cousins, Alli and Payton compare finds.

1000hrs

Young Cadet Rainier and Captain venture towards the unknown world.

1015hrs

First Captain and Cadet Rainier settle into life on condo patio, sharing morsels of orange.

1002hrs

Cadet Payton displays a certain species of crab found on beach.

1005hrs

Gearhart crew members sort through the morning acquisition. Ready to catalog for research.

1100hrs

Local vendors parade and harass most of the excursion. However memorable souvenirs were purchased and appreciated.

1130hrs

First Captain and Cadet son soak up some light rays.

1230hrs

Cadet Allison exhibits a pleasure for the beach.

1232 hrs

Cadet Claire appears to have the same excitement as older sister.

1233hrs

Cadet Ainsley seems to concur with her fellow cadets.

1235hrs

Yes, they are all unanimous, the beach seems to do well by them.

1245hrs

Young Cadet Rainier has stated his opinion as well. Captain translates that "The sand tastes good and feels even better when head is shoved in it."

1800hrs

All meet in common grounds kitchen for dinner.

1803hrs

Local nutrition was found (shrimp) and seared for completion.

1900 hrs

The night time composition of the hotel was agreeable.

1902hrs

So much so that a twilight swim was required by the whole crew.

Day 3:

Cadets seem to prosper well amongst each other.

1200hrs

Collective crew gathered for excursion.

1230hrs

Said excursions were taken on "Banana Boat" and later on wave runners.

1345hrs

Cadet Rainier took akin to local flying animasl and found much gratification in his quest to capture them.

1500hrs

Tempest of air made kite flying possible with father and daughter.

1515hrs

Also with cousins alike.

1600hrs

First Captain Thomas and Cadet Rainier call it a day.

Day 4:

1200hrs

After all belongings were put in store, the crew head downtown for an experience of its own.

1205hrs

The journey begins.

1215hrs

Geographical seafood is bountiful and available for purchase.

1330hrs

After further inspection the downtown area is densely populated, with bargains to be acquired on junk, and rather despicable items for sale. While the experience was educational, the Captain has decided that her young crew probably should not have accompanied the Captains to said destination.

Captains Final Thoughts:

This excursion is one of memorable heights. The climate was beautiful and the additional crew made the experience all the more aggreeable. The crew has all complied that they would approve of traveling to Rocky Point, Mexico in the future. Departure time will be scheduled to a more agreeable time to avoid the 4 hour congested wait at the border next time.

Special Thanks to the Thomas N. Gearhart III Foundation for funding this eventful expedition.