Normally this wouldn't go in Ohio photos, but it's part of a series that starts and ends in Ohio :-)

 

Here are the pics - I'll add the captions later:

 

Just inside Mexico we pass through Sonoyta - a common theme, cinder block construction and fences.:

 

 

 

Passing through the Sonoran desert - mountains galore here:

 

Approaching Puerto Peñasco (aka Rocky Point):

 

Over these dunes is the beach - we arrived in time to see the parachuting teams practicing:

 

Arriving at our destination, the Princesa - here's the view from our room:

 

But no time to dally around - we have a sunset cruise to get to. The cruise is run by a group of Gypsies originally from Alaska. There's about 50 of them, and they provide entertainment on the cruises. This time was bagpipers and hula dancers - who'da thunk?

 

This wasn't our boat, but it sure looked like a lot of fun!

 

Off we go...

 

Looking back at the Old Port and Malecon area:

 

It's about that time:

 

From left to right, Competition Hill and the resorts of Sandy Beach:

 

Another party boat:

 

Bagpipers in Mexico... ohhhkay...

 

Hola Hula!

 

 

After too many margaritas we go back to our condo. The next day we have morning coffee, with this being our view:

 

Some of the local flora:

 

Next, we're on our way to Cholla Bay - see the mountain? That's Competition Hill, and the sandy strip in the middle is where everyone zips up to the top in their ATVs (didn't get a chance to do that):

 

We arrive at the Old Boys Social Club in Cholla Bay (they had some sort of festival going on):

 

At the festival we played "Lotteria" (Mexican Bingo) - I won a whopping $6!!!

 

Looking across Cholla Bay - the tides here are some of the most radical in the world. At low tide, you could cross to the other side and only have the water up to your shoulders!

 

A brief stop back at the condo:

 

And then back to Cholla Bay and the boat launch for a quick jaunt:

 

 

We come back around by Sandy Beach:

 

The yellow building is the Princesa:

 

I counted about a dozen construction cranes in Sandy Beach alone:

 

Over to the Old Port, we see the former industry of Puerto Peñasco (before tourism), shrimp boats:

 

This was too precious:

 

 

A brief stop in the main section of Puerto Peñasco for groceries:

 

The prepared food was great!

 

Portions of Puerto Peñasco have an almost third-world feel (and the infrastructure to boot!)

 

 

Adjacent to the Princesa is Costa Diamonte, where homes like this sold for about $150K a few years ago. They now sell for over a million!

 

 

Down to the beach, we catch a glimpse of some dolphins:

 

No description needed:

 

 

Costa Diamonte in the foreground, high-rises in the background:

 

More flora:

 

A hottie on the beach (MY hottie, so back off! ;-) )

 

Along with a bazillion shells, the tidal pools had some amazing aquatic life:

 

Condo balconies:

 

No, it's not a high-end spa (wink wink):

 

The Malecon:

 

The view from the Malecon:

 

The view from the Point, with a glass of happiness :-)

 

 

Apparently the statue of the old man on a shrimp cost about a million:

 

Souvenirs for everyone!

 

Interesting hotel:

 

But all good things must come to an end, so back to the States we go!

 

So, did you have any of the Menudo?

No, I'm not a fan of tripe  :-P

Well, it looks like you finally added pigmentation to your pathetic, pale skin.

 

Congratulations.  You are reaching dabcom status...

Beautiful place, and in your photos it doesn't look at all crowded. Pretty peaceful.

ay caramba! very relaxing.

 

you should try the menudo, the tripe isnt what you think in good menudo, its like butta baybee. posole is also dee-lish.

 

now i'm hungry.

 

Well MayDay it looks like you had fun on your honeymoon...er, HOLIDAY.    However, I want to hear stories about the "mary margarita".  With a name like that, there has got be stories!  :wink:

Very nice. 

 

Mexico appears to be popular on UrbanOhio recently as the SO other and I just got back from Puerto Vallarta from our 2 year anniversary trip.

Very nice!