Today we docked at a small tourist place complete with naval escort into the port. The naval boats kept motoring around our ship all the way into port and the navy were in full force on the dock and jetty complete with machine guns. It was explained that they were there for our protection rather than being concerned about us being there. They rely heavily on tourists and are keen to ensure that tourists feel safe in Mexico again. Acapulco apparently had trouble last year and a lot of the major tourist shipping lines have decided not to call there anymore and this has damaged the reputation of all of the Mexican ports for tourism. Our ship has by passed Acapulco. It was originally on the list of ports for us to visit.
We did not feel concerned in any way today and the locals seem to be very pleased to see tourists in their town.
Our tour today was on a catamaran and we sailed up and down the coastline checking the many bays and beautiful beaches. They have 39 beaches and some magnificent homes and hotels. They are building a hotel with 5000 rooms so let's hope for their sake that the tourists come back. We stopped in one little bay and swam into the shore from the back of the boat. Yes we 4 all swam in and it was just beautiful. Drinks were free on boat trip and after 2 Palomas ( tequila, lime and squash) we were very relaxed on the return trip to the ship. I tried to do some tourist shopping before returning to the ship but the prices were ridiculous so they didn't get any tourist dollars from me.
Today was Anne's birthday. The staff went all out to ensure we celebrated. Flowers at breakfast, balloons stuck to the ceiling in her cabin, red roses with our 5pm drinks and canapés and a cake with candles as they sang happy birthday at dinner.
The staff are e emotional with their service. Nothing is too much trouble and they are all very friendly without being too friendly. Well trained in customer service.
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