Gifts Galore!!

GIFTS: I's my birthday today!! And ... I was surprised to see I wasn't ready to raise until I'd been in my little twin bed for almost almost 11 hours. I swear that when all your usual habits and routines are also on vacation, there is nothing quite as refreshing while travelling as a nice restful sleep! And then ... I awoke to a beautiful surprise! I've been trying to find another pair of silver hoops .... wanted some that are a bit bigger than my favorites. John surprised me with a pair he got in Costco ... and .... they are PERFECT!

GRINS: Oh, when we arrived, we stopped at the grocery store to get a nice beverage to celebrate our arrival. There were lots of beers and coolers and various alcoholic beverages ... but NO wine. 🥺 I was reduced to sipping on John's beer to commence the Mexican style fun and frolic! And while I got so excited about how much I enjoyed my slushy lime margarita on the beach yesterday ... I forgot to mention that we found some wine for me after all. 😍 I haven't tasted it yet ... but we got it at the Farmacia! Who would have thought?? 🤔 Oh ... wait .... Jody reminded me that tequila is medicinal! 😁 Maybe all alcohol is considered to be so here in PV??? 😜😉

GLOATS: Our day commenced with a beautiful breakfast at home ... and then .... because it had rained so much and was threatening to keep raining until late afternoon, we packed up some drinks and snacks and headed out to the palapia (cabana) to play one of our favorite card games! When we were out in Pittsburgh in October, Rod and Barb taught us to play "Golf"... and we love it!! And well ... at the risk of gloating too obnoxiously ... the birthday girl kicked all their asses on the front nine! Not that I'm competitive! 😉 Leroy is convinced that things will change when we play the last nine holes ... but ... I'm claiming this victory unabashedly ... until such thing happens.

GRATITUDES: After that, we wandered down the street to get a nice baguette from the bakery to go with the roast chicken and tossed salad and gouda cheese for supper. This delicious spread was followed up with a lovely rendition of "Happy Birthday" as they presented me with a platter of chocolate for dessert.

I've been banished from the kitchen today ('cuz I'm the birthday girl) and have been thoroughly appreciating all the messages and birthday sentiments that have been so generously gifted to me throughout the day!

And ... after supper we headed out for a lovely little walk ... tried some pork that was being roasted streetside like a donair and figured out how to get to Sayulita from here! All in all it was such a relaxing day ... and ... a great way to spend my birthday!

With warmest smiles ... k&jLes mer