The Mexican Riviera!

Well, we have finally made it back to reality after going on the Scouters Set Sail cruise. We joined 46 other scouters on the Carnival Pride en route to Peurto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas Mexico. Included in those were Trav's parents and grandparents. We had a blast!!!

January 24th: We got up at 3:30 AM and drove the 12 hours to Long Beach California with Trav's parents and Dale and Lillian Winkler.

January 25th: We boarded the Carnival Pride and set sail....

Our Boat

Waiting to Get on the Ship

At the Muster Station

The Family in Long Beach just before Departure

Some of the Group

Trav Eating Octopus

January 26th and 27th: Our first two days were spent at sea. We spent the days miniature golfing, eating, soaking in the sun, sitting in the jacuzzi, eating, touring the boat, playing bingo, watching shows, and more eating.


On the 27th, Trav recieved his Woodbadge beads. Woodbadge is an adult scout training. Upon completing the course and your Woodbadge ticket (goals made during the course that need to be completed), then you receive a new neckerchief, woggle, and these beads. Trav's Dad beaded him, and gave him his (Trav's Dad's) original beads that he was beaded with in 1996. He also gave him his original woggle. It was pretty special and a huge accomplishment for Trav.



Here's the two pictures that we got with our whole group. It was a wild and crazy trip with a bunch of scouters...


January 28th: We arrived at our first port--Peurto Vallarta. We went on an ATV ride and then went on 10 zip lines that were about 1000 ft or more in the air through the River Canopy. We then rented a boat and rode to some pretty awesome rocks and saw an amazing sunset. Trav didn't especially like this part of the trip. He spent most of the 2 hour boat ride a little green before he ended up feeding the fish off the back of the boat.

Trav and Bree on the ATV

Stopping for a Drink on our ATV ride

Zip Lining

On the boat (at the beginning, before Trav got sick)
A Cool Sunset Pic

January 29th: Today we ported in Mazatlan. Here we went on a Jungle Cruise, toured a coconut plantation, and played on the beach with the star fish.

The Coconut Plantation

A Star Fish

The tour guide had taken in this pelican at one point and cleaned oil off of him. "Bonito" had never forgotten him, and joined us for our trip on the jungle cruise. He was even so kind to pose for pictures.

January 30th: Cabo San Lucas was our last stop. We signed up for a snorkeling excursion. We boarded a catamaran and ended up getting a whale watching show in the deal.

Here's an awesome video of the whales...

And the Dolphins...




We rode past the famous Lover's Beach...

Snorkeled in Chilleno Bay, where Bree managed to obtain a 1/4 inch deep slice in her knee from the rocks (which we super-glued together instead of getting stitches, the picture is after we super glued it)...


And partied and danced as the catamaran made its way back to the dock....


Trav showin' off his moves...

January 31st: Another day at sea. Where we did much of the same stuff we did before.

February 1st: Trav's 27th Birthday!! And our day to drive the 12 hours home. Unfortunately Trav had to spend his birthday in the truck on the road. We listened to the Super Bowl on the radio. Good game, but I bet it was better to watch! Happy birthday babe--sorry it wasn't all that fun. I love you!

Overall, it was a blast. We had a fabulous time and didn't want to leave the warm weather.