A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles
For our wedding anniversary this year, I had the opportunity to surprise my wife with a trip down to Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point) in Sonora Mexico. I have a kind co-worker who offered me a stay at her condo in Sandy Beach for three nights (Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort, Phase 2). It was the most amazing gift at a beautiful place and we shared it with my wifes sister/brother-in-law.
The overall drive was a little more than four hours from Phoenix and was quite uneventful. After you get into Mexico do not expect glorious views and excitement, at this point you really need to pay attention to any directions since the signs in Mexico fall far below what we are use to in the States. I don't recommend stopping for hitchhikers. Follow the directions towards Sandy Beach Resorts.
Check-in was a breeze, but then again there was no one around except the staff for the resort. Our names were in the system, we paid our fees and were given keys. Parking was next to the elevator and the room was immediately after exiting on the sixth floor. I couldn't have imagined anything easier.
When we stepped into the condo we were speechless. Although the shades were drawn, the room glowed with beauty and elegance. Tiled floors, colorful paint, gleaming counters and comfortable furniture greeted us and promised of fun times to come. Only after pulling back the shades did we realize that the better view was through the window and off the balcony.
We discovered the water was cold but tolerable, the sand was warm and comfortable and the sky was blue and beautiful. One of our first tasks was to walk around both phases so we can see what this paradise has to offer. One of the neat things was finding the hammock farm over on phase one.
During our adventures, we headed towards Cholla Bay and found a great place to have breakfast (or any meal, since we had three there). Although not as upscale as the resort it had the feel of a beach side community that had forgotten how to maintain themselves. In the same area we ran across JJ's Cantina, a favorite for spring break visitors as well as locals.
If you are interested in booking some time at a resort and soaking up the restoring atmosphere of a great vacation, my friend Barb can hook you up.
The title of today's blog is brought to you by writer Tim Cahill.
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