Zihuatanejo - Part 1

The twins are on Spring Break this week and the Lopezjoneses arrived in Zihuatanejo. Usually they come earlier in the year. The area looked a little yellower than usual, but the water was still a beautiful blue and the beaches inviting.

As dry as the surrounding hills were the hotel grounds were green and lush as usual. Navi took to the pool right away. Here's a picture of him from his room balcony. He was the only one in the pool, apparently after the Easter festivities mark the end of the high tourist season.

With no kitchen in their room this time, dinners have been out in town every night. Which gives way for coktail/piñada hour! Piñadas are piña coladas without the alcohol.

Dinners of course are had at old favorite restaurants.

And new ones recommended by seat mates on the flight there.

Afterwards, if the twins were well behaved at dinner, they can have little treat before heading back to the hotel. Which is needed since the night temperatues stay in the mid 70's.

Breakfasts are always at the hotel restaurant, beach side. Most mornings Ada and Navi have sugary cereals, but it's okay with the dads - they are on vacation.

The days are simple. Slather up with sunscreen and head to the beach.

Ada and Navi pretty much entertain themselves, that is until things go south and the dads need to intervene. They really do need to learn to handle themselves in certain situations without all the loud drama that disturbs the peaceful surroundings.

Lunch is always on the beach. Kids are able to read the menu and are familiar with most of the cuisine so they order on their own in Spanish. On the first night's dinner Navi ordered lasagna and both dads could not say anything even though they were on a beach town, with fisherman out every morning catching fish to supply the restaurants with local seafood. One night though DaddyQuique did have to speak up an not allow one of them to have nachos as their main for dinner. (Side note: Nachos were invented in Texas)

After the beach it's on to the pool. To rinse of the sand and salt and to enjoy the water slide.

There is however time in the day to do a little bit of work.