"New Year's Wishes"

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             "HAPPY NEW YEAR"
    As the clocks second hand slowly ticks close to twelve o'clock and New Year's Eve becomes January 1st, we wish each other "Happy New Year".........  What do we really mean? ......
As the clock strikes twelve,  last year turns immediately into the next, the mere mention of this greeting evokes not only thoughts of the years gone by, but of the future that lay before us.......Some of us celebrate by a sip of champagne, lot's of hugs, timely glances, and singing "Auld Lang Syne.".......This song was written by Robert Burns in 1741, but was not published until 1796, long after he died......What does "Auld Lang Syne" mean.......It literally translates from old Scottish dialect and means "Old Long Ago" or simply put....."The Good Ole Days"..........The serious message of this song is that the past is important.....We shouldn't forget it......It is a reminder of the people in our lives now , but also those we knew that have passed......The New Year marks the continuance of our journey in this world, with renewed faith, and our hope of a better year with positive promise....The future is good.....no matter what!            
 New Year's Eve night is a time spent with reflection for sure , but New Year's Day brings the awareness of another chance for a new beginning..........

    "SHOULD AULD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT AND NEVER BROUGHT TO MIND? SHOULD AULD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT , AND DAYS OF AULD LANG SYNE?"


For those who wait up to bring in the New Year......When the big clock hits 11:59:50 and the countdown begins, with glasses raised high,  all hearts pounding almost in tune, for a moment, when time seems to stand still, as we realize another year gone by.......The big ball drops in Time Square....10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...........fireworks explode in the dark winter sky, bursting with a rainbow of color, horns blow, with lingering glances, tight hugs, and a New Year's Kiss, we bring the "Happy New Year" cheers to life....each one of us aware of memories of old, embracing the thought of the new memories to be made.....we will sing......"AULD LANG SYNE"...................

    "FOR AULD LANG SYNE , MY DEAR.........FOR AULD LANG SYNE, ............WE'LL TAKE A CUP OF KINDNESS YET,......FOR AULD LANG SYNE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



I WISH YOU MANY SHOOTING STARS AND FULL MOONS...........

   
                                                        "HAPPY NEW YEAR WORLD"

PS.....OH YEAH....THANKS FOR THE SONG ROBERT.............
                                               

CHRISTMAS

I HOPE EVERYONE HAS A WONDERFUL, FABULOUS, EXCITING, BRIGHT, SHINY, LOVELY, LOVING, FAMILY AND FRIENDS KIND OF CHRISTMAS DAY ......BE BLESSED AND HAVE A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR........

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FROM THE HEART

     As December begins and the month moves towards Christmas, we find ourselves thrust into the frenzy of shopping for Christmas gifts. The Christmas music, the Christmas decorations, the cold winter winds, all play a part in propelling us forward towards a festive season.....What should we get for uncle Lynn and what about Aunt Julie. Sometimes the frustration of gift giving is overwhelming and can make us wish Christmas was not knocking at our back door......Trying to shop on a budget and find the right gift is almost impossible at times, but we seem to make it through each year and then start the process over again the next.........I found that after all these years of buying Christmas gifts, there is a way to mentally process the experience and take the ouch out of trying to please even the most difficult gift recipient.......Because I'm older, I have come to realize that the simplest of gifts turn out to mean the most.....So, what is the secret to finding that perfect gift for someone?........."Knowing who that person really is"......That is it....That is the number one secret to buying the perfect gift......and believe me people know when you really had who they are in mind ......


"It isn't the gift that matters.....but the heart that gives it."

 I recently celebrated my birthday and my family gave me (to my real surprise), a surprise birthday party...........Being a December baby has always made it difficult for my friends and family......  Not only did they have a Christmas present to buy, but now they had a birthday gift to buy to......I know that has to be a big problem because I have a son whose birthday is December the 24th, Christmas Eve,  and that is even more difficult........They did a good job making my birthday very meaningful by just paying attention to who I am .....what I like.......how I dress....What they know about me means something ....To my delight my two son's and their girlfriends  went together and gave me a beautiful long pearl necklace....They know how much I love jewelry and we all know that there is an endless supply of jewelry out there ....I love glam and they knew that, the gift was fabulous, but even better was realizing that they cared about me enough to know what I love........"Thank you so much my wonderful son's and their beautiful girlfriends".........Recently while out shopping my phone was stolen. ..... I was so sad and upset about losing my phone because I also lost a lot of my photos which are irreplaceable.....

 Chin up, I put it aside (after a few tears, of course) and moved on vowing to always keep my phone in my hand and never lay it down anywhere .....ever........My sweet daughter, seeing my need for a little more organization, gave me a wonderful phone case with a hand strap, so now I can hold onto my phone while talking in any store and the case was designer beautiful.... .....How thoughtful.........the perfect gift....Thank you my sweet daughter......My brother gave me a framed picture of he and I from a recent vacation along with the most thoughtful card I have ever received....It was so sweet and touching, it brought tears to my eyes......I love my brother so much, he knew that  giving  me a picture of us together on that special vacation would be the perfect gift ....AND IT WAS......To top it all off my very best friend gave me the most beautiful bird feeder , shaped like a deep leaf,  made out of copper, she knew how much I love to feed the birds and how much I love nature.......not to mention the 135 happy Birthday wishes I received on facebook ......each gift fit , it didn't matter how much it cost or how small,  they were all just sooooooo perfect ........
 Even though all of these gifts are totally different,  I was able to see and feel the meaning behind each one of them...... I felt so special ....Why....because each person paid attention to who I am ......and each gift was so preciously perfect from each person that gave it.........

 So for all of you out there who are worrying about buying the perfect gift for your friends and loved ones, take a moment to think about that person and what makes them special and start right there, who are they, what is their favorite color, what kind of hobby do they have, do they like bling or are they conservative.....

 Now put your Santa hats on, make a list, add some thought, mix it with love, and make this year a year of gift giving with "knowing that person" in mind......Merry Christmas, Happy Shopping and may every gift you give be wrapped with love and happiness............




"The best Christmas gift of all is a happy family all wrapped up with one another with a common purpose in mind."
Remember it really is the "thought that counts"................ps. don't lay your phones down....lol...

FESTIVE FALL "SOUTHERN SEASONS"

                    " FESTIVE FALL"
"He that sincerely loves nature, finds pleasure everywhere."_Vincent Van Gogh

Here in the south "fall" brings about some true southern style living......After the relentless heat and humidity of summer, the changes that come with fall are definitely one of the south's greatest reliefs......As  autumn moves in and summer becomes yesterday's memories, the atmosphere seems to set us all in a different mindset and mood......I think everyone looks forward to the vibrant colors that fall serves up for our viewing pleasure...The face of the fall wind, the feeling of the cool, crisp air, and watching as the summer's green leaves change into an artist palette of fiery reds, glowing oranges, deep burgundy's , and those beautiful golden yellow's, is just short of a "miracle."   "Festive Fall" is a time of reflection but also a time to look forward.....It's a time of anticipation of the many activities that arrive with it......One of the best gifts of autumn are the fun fresh harvest of pumpkins which are placed at front doors and in our homes to bring in the newest season........I have so much fun collecting different kinds, real and decorative, placing several at my own front door to greet my guest when they visit .....When I was a child, I loved the fall, it smelled different, and it felt so good to be outside again after the long hot months of July and August, even September is "stifling" here in the south.....I dearly loved playing in the leaves that my dad would rake into huge piles, all the while watching as more would float to the earths floor as the slightly chilled winds blew....Here the fall meant the state fair would arrive soon and as a child it was the highlight of the season for me....I could almost smell the food cooking before it would even arrive..........Just knowing that it would be here soon was so exciting....I can taste the cotton candy and  those bright red, sticky candied apples now...........mmmmmm........Once the fair came through I knew that halloween was close behind, when all those small ghost and goblins would be prowling the neighborhoods in the night collecting lot's of goody's, while being greeted by cob webs and brightly lit Jack-O-Lanterns....Then there is Thanksgiving..... A special day to bring my wonderful family all together in one place......... Holding true to Southern tradition, it gives me a chance to cook all the dishes that my dear grandmother taught me how to make....Turkey, dressing, sweet potato casserole, and pecan pie are a must in the south.......yum...yum...This is certainly not a time for dieting that's for sure...lol....As families from all over America come together to dine and give thanks, I can't help but have a grateful heart ......."Festive Fall" ...........What a great time of year....There seems to be such harmony in this season....Spring might wake up the earth and bring us brightly colored flowers..........but Fall.........Fall brings it to an end with a melody of mosaic color, before the stark contrast of the winter's icy chill...........So, today, I give thanks for "Festive Fall" a most magical time of year..........I wish all of you beautiful colored landscapes, pumpkins, cotton candy, sticky candied apples, brightly lit Jack-O-Lanterns, and a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with your loving families..........
"Now, call your friends and join together with family, then get out there and enjoy some "Festive Fall"fun...

"SOUTHERN SAYINGS"

WHILE HAVING LUNCH TODAY, I OVER HEARD SOMEONE AT THE TABLE NEXT TO ME TALKING, NOT THAT I WAS EAVESDROPPING, THEY WERE JUST TALKING VERY LOUD .........A SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN SAID: "WELL, THAT GUY WAS RUNNING AROUND "LIKE A CHICKEN WITH HIS HEAD CUT OFF" (confused) BUT HE DIDN'T HAVE A "SNOWBALL'S CHANCE IN HELL" (not very likely) OF FINDING THOSE GIRLS AT THE FAIR LAST NIGHT"............ 

"SOUTHERN SAYINGS"

"The South Is Where My Heart Is" 

Since I  was born and raised in the south, "Southern Sayings" are something I grew up with.....When I use some of these sayings, usually I  don't even realize that I do it.....Just last night I was talking to my daughter about something and I began to notice some of the southern sayings she used as she was so intensely describing her day ......... She was saying things like "THAT DON'T MEAN A HILL OF BEANS" and "HE TALKED MY EAR OFF".....when she was finished talking, I asked her if, in fact, she realized that she had used those particular "southern sayings."  When she looked at me funny,  I reminded her of a few of the one's that I noticed .."That don't mean a hill of beans" and "He talked my ear off".....she said "Did I really say that?" I asked her if she even knew what they meant...she said, "well no".....and with disbelief she wondered why she even said those things...........lol........

 As we both literally cracked up, I decided that a few times a week I was going to post  a new "Southern Saying".........When most of these sayings are used, us southerner's don't even bat an eye......I will be listening for them as I converse with all my southern friends and family ......Not only do we use these metaphors,  but the style with which we use them is priceless.....You have the good ole' southern boy sayings  like, "Till the cow's come home" or "Hold on to ya britches" and then there is the true Southern Belle sayings .............Southern Belle's were known as the more elite women of the south and developed their own sugary way of purring their words as if they were dripping with southern molasses....lol........like "I  doooooooo declare shuugah"  and always asking someone "well honey, "how is yor mamma"? ........or  "Ya'll come back now,  ya here".....One style is as funny as the other...So every few days I plan to share  a "Southern Saying" for you to enjoy, if you are from the south,  then I'm sure you will recognize most of them.....NOW YOU BE SURE AND CHECK BACK WITH ME YA HEAR...................................................................

Southern Paths.... "A Pathway To your Own Exciting Garden".....

 To many gardens are open lawns that can be seen all at one time with a panoramic view......sometimes we don't think to create pathways of interest and use our imagination by breaking up the view of our yard ....Garden pathways suggest that we are taking a journey, as you walk along them , a sense of losing yourself happens....you experience the moment your in and it awakens that sense of exploring something unknown ....the idea of looking through something to see beyond holds your interest...I love surprises....

 Placing objects like the bench in the photo , or flowers at the end of your path,  creates a reward  at the end of your journey connecting the path with the sense of an adventure.....Using a fountain, grouping of chairs, a tall sculpture, large vase, even a path spilling out to a lone flowering tree can be a reward for the eyes.....It doesn't matter if you have a small space or large it is very easy to create a pathway ...Mulch, gravel, stones, pavers, or concrete are some of the common materials that can be used.....try it....go out in your yard and find a spot .....lay some pavers down....make a path leaving a little room on each side...now plant some bushes down each side ....use your imagination ....plant a few flowers....add a couple of iron arbors ...plant vines to grow on each side of the arbors so they will grow over the top and meet...this will create a top for your path ...I have a path  where i planted jasmine to grow over three iron  arbors placed in a row about two feet apart....... In the spring it is a breathtaking path of yellow flowers...What a way to leave winter behind and break into spring ....Since I have a large backyard I have several pathways in my yard that lead to different parts of my garden....

 Pathways in my garden place reminds me of when I was a child and played in the woods at the end of my neighborhood street....I loved walking on the paths that mother nature made as I found my way into the woods, my childhood imagination running away as I moved along natures corridor with trees and brush along the sides of my path....then  I would happen upon a small opening, my reward at the end of the path,  usually where the sun would find it's way through the treetops ... I would love to sit there and dream of all the wonderful years ahead and the many paths I would find to follow in my life....then as I would leave , finding my way out among the many tall southern trees, I remember the innocent adventure of it all with every step I took.......those are the kind of memories that we love to bring forward with us if we can ............

 Now that I'm all grown up, as a gardener, for me it's all about creating a chance to experience my surroundings....maybe that is why I feel this way about paths...it connects me to moments in my past that I loved as a child.....following a path is always going to evoke the adventurous side of me..........and it will for you to ......if you don't already have one....TRY IT...........This fall, while the weather is nice and being outside is wonderful......let the creative YOU turn an open space into a mystical pathway that will lead to your own imagination....YOUR VISION IS JUST A  PATH  AWAY............... :D

"Summer Southern Sizzle" Grilling with Style............

 Our quest for fire started back in the cave days...but today we've learned how to harness those flames in so many ways....One is our love affair with "Grilling".......When warm weather starts, a lot of us can't wait to dust off our grill....fire it up...... fill our home and garden with family and friends and grill up some "Summer Southern Sizzle"........

The Cook.......

 As summer heats up, there is nothing like having a great summer barbeque.....and what makes it great for me is I can depend on my brother to do all the grilling....he is "The Cook"......While my brother is conjuring up some fabulous "Summer Southern Sizzle".......I'm busy making sure everything else is done with "Grilling Style" in mind......Like a cool and refreshing mixed drink.....Summer time and lots of color make the perfect mix for a backyard barbeque........I break out my colorful glasses and dishes with picnic style in mind.....and I love using colorful table cloths and fresh cut flowers to accent my fun in the sun atmosphere...Play up the setting with creative ways to ice down some drinks.....I love using garden pots filled with ice to give all my drinks a big chill........using one for bottled water, one for soft drinks and a different one for beer or wine can make  interesting table decor ......get creative,  set pots at different levels by placing one pot upside down and placing the other on top......it really is barbeque chic...I have a cool insulated cooler that looks like the old coke box use to look and rolls around on wheels .......I use it a lot and it always adds an eclectic feel to my sizzling summer cook outs.......

 Make your outside cookout sizzle with color, like these  mouthwatering, colorful, vegetable kabobs....... definitely one of my favorites, not only delicious but so easy to serve.....
 Add fresh cut flowers from your garden in happy little vases set about and "boom"......summertime feels so refreshing.........Grilling out is as American as apple pie...."Grilling with Style"adds that special summer punch to anyones summer cookout........Sooooooo.....Get up......Get out.......Fire up the grill......and start a fun and festive summer cookout with your own personal style for some great "Southern Summer Sizzle"...............

 Delight Your Summer Guest.......Grill something Sweet.............here is the recipe for this delightful grilled banana treat..........................                                                          .                              Grilled Banana Split                                                                        
2 tbs. dark brown sugar
cinnamon to taste
butter
4 firm bananas (unpeeled)
                                 vanilla ice cream
                                 1/4 cup pecans toasted and chopped

Heat grill.....in bowl mix brown sugar and cinnamon.....cut bananas lengthwise......leave peel on...lightly oil grill........place bananas cut side down on grill...cook until slightly charred (about 3 minutes).....turn over....brush with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.....grill until bananas begin to pull away from peelings (2 to 3 minutes)........discard peels....place on colorful plate.....top with vanilla ice cream...sprinkle with pecans and mmmmmmmmmmmmm.......Enjoy.........
 note: I drizzle a little honey over my ice cream then sprinkle the pecans......."simply fabulous".......

So now that your "Grilling with Style".............just add some "Summer Southern Sizzle" and get cooking Southern Style..................................

"Sunshine and Rainbows"

HOPE IS FOR ALL THOSE WHO SEE

"FOLLOW ME THIS IS THE WAY"

Many times I laid on the green,  grassy,  ground looking up into the clouds, dreaming of so many things....asking the sky so many questions.....The heavens have always held me spell bound, feeling it's warmth as if wrapped in a soft, furry blanket...and being fascinated by the enormity of it all...........I have always reminded my children to pay attention to it's amazing beauty........One day, when I'm gone, I hope when they see a gold swept sunset they will think of me, remembering the days I taught them to look up, stand still a moment and believe in the beauty of this earth and all it has to offer.....I'm a lover of all things beautiful and the skies have a panoramic view of that everlasting beauty.......I believe, it showcases the eternal spirit that lives in each and everyone of us.............Our living sky is the greatest performance of nature, always painted as if by an artist, but I know that mere man could never comprehend it's real design.....Painting  a new sunset for our forever sunrises could only be done by the power of the spiritually devine.......Sunshine shows it's blazing head by day and sunset cast it's colored spell endlessly around our earth in the purest form of perfection....and as evening gives way to darkness, the sun has set yet another day below the western horizon, waiting for tomorrows dawn to rise and start all over again.......

TIME MOVES FORWARD

There are no limits to either time or distance, the clouds with their many shapes and faces eagerly await for you to gaze upon their glory.............Today will be Tomorrow...Stormy days wait for the sun to break it's clouds and cast it's many colors arched into a rainbow .....promising many dreams to those who see............The living sky alone can tell the past......the present.......and our many tomorrows.....
                        
 LOOK AROUND YOU .....YOU ARE  STANDING IN THE SKY!                      
                                                        

         MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE .....

"SUNSHINE AND RAINBOWS"

"MAKE A SPLASH"

 So many of us are drawn to water........It seems to connect us to our mother earth.....Millions of us flock to the beaches every year for vacation trying to fill our natural quest to be near water.....Whether it is playing for hours in the swimming pool or dancing in the ocean waves, ........to me, there's nothing like the rhythm of those ocean waves......ahhhhh.... those beautiful ocean waves .......crashing to the shore.......the sound of them magically transcends me to another place,  just as the sound of falling water does.....no wonder we enjoy fountains so much, it mimics the very sounds that still our minds and soothe our souls...

 Whether indoors or out, water features awaken our senses.....The sound of moving or falling water has always been known to be an important part of life.....WATER IS LIFE.....calming the spirit and allowing our spirit to relax and feel a part of nature......

 The word "fountain" in latin "Fontis" means a source or spring.......Garden features are made to mimic the sounds of moving or falling water, with an effortless descent into various types of basins.....

 I could sit on my patio by my garden, and listen to my fountains all day and night....there is nothing quiet like it......the very sounds they make bring a sense of calm and relaxation, like a steady rain on a tin roof in the night......."A Garden Locked....a Fountain sealed....a Garden Fountain is a well of Living Water".....Song of Solomon...4:12.....Fountains and Gardens just go hand and hand....I have several placed here and there....some small and some large....all of which I enjoy so much.....Placing a fountain in your garden is a must....it is the ultimate addition, allowing the still of the flowers and plants to come alive...Even the birds "Make a Splash" as they bathe with delight in a fountains cascading shower....

 If you don't have a fountain of your own in your garden........What are You Waiting For???.....Make your garden come alive ....."MAKE A SPLASH".......and add your own melody of falling water....then sit back.....grab your favorite book......and  RELAX....AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH......:D

"Southern Nights and Fireflies"

          GLEN CAMBELL sang a song a long time ago, around 1977, called "Southern Nights". Since Glen grew up in Arkansas, he could appreciate a warm and balmy Southern Night....His dad told him once when he was young, that this was the best time of his life and he didn't even know it......I feel that way now.....except I know it very well.....As the heat of the hot Mississippi day gives way to a beautiful star filled Southern Night,  I can't help remembering many Southern Nights of the past myself.......Only in the south as day turns into night, do lightning bugs (fireflies) set the night aglow in perfect harmony, as if conducting their own light show just for me to see.......as a young girl, I spent a lot of nights chasing fireflies, playing with  childhood friends and laying on the ground looking up at the star lit sky............ repeating .....Star light...Star bright.... I wish I may..... I wish I might...I wish upon a star tonight..........only dreaming of the many Southern Nights to come.....excited about the prospect of new challenges and being all grown up......Tonight, as I sit here on another balmy Southern Night, watching fireflies blink on and off in unison, looking up at the star filled night,  I feel much as I did when I was that young girl so many Southern Nights past........I still feel that excitement about the many tomorrows to come and all the memories yet to be made.......on this.......my famous "Southern Night"........Thanks for the song Glen..........

Magical Beauty at Lands End in "Cabo San Lucas"

                   Welcome to an inside look at my eleven day vacation in Cabo...........

Cabo San Lucas is one of the worlds most unique vacation destinations...I will be sharing with you some of  the highlights and pictures of my eleven day vacation and the endless varied charms of this magical city......Cabo San Lucas is located at the sun-drenched terminus of Mexico's Baja peninsula and is surrounded by the Pacific ocean and the Sea of Cortez with miles of striking dessert terrain, Los Cobas encompasses the very distinct cities of Cabo San Lucas and the older city, San Jose' del Cabo.....The city ignites an energy that permeates from the Sea of Cortez to the mountains above, making you feel as if you have landed in paradise.......views of Land's End can be seen from anywhere you choose to stay.....My family chose to stay at  'Villa La Estancia", with its impeccable accommodations, pampering services, and exceptional  outdoor activities, this 156 suite,  six star,  beach resort offers endless privacy and is located close to the best restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. Our family choose to stay in the 7,000 square foot penthouse overlooking the miles of white sand, with a breathtaking view of Land's End......our concierge greeted us with freshly made margaritas, fresh peeled and sliced fruit with guacamole, salsa and chips......and of course a welcoming smile.........The serene turquoise waters and romantic breezes of the Sea of Cortez lures you to quickly begin your adventure here, as lush majestic palms sway in the breeze and traditional Mexican architecture surrounds you........After soaking up some rays and playing in the sparkling waters of the sea, jet skiing out to see the Arch at lovers beach, horse back riding at sunset along the path that leads to the cliff's beyond....each night our family showered and dressed looking forward to the experience of the cities fine cuisine and nightlife.......we enjoyed world class cuisine at many of Cabos finest restaurants, one of our favorites, Sunset Point, "Da Mona Lisa", known for its majestic sunsets, our dining table was placed outside exotically atop the edge of a cliff jutting out above the picturesque views of the sun setting on the Sea of Cortez..........As we watched the sun set behind the desert mountains, and day turned into night , the city came alive with dancing city lights that seemed to melt into the sea........the experience was beyond magical, and sharing it with my wonderful family is what dreams are made of.......ahhhhhh if time could only stand still...........changeing to a more festive type atmosphere we ventured down towards the marina to a Cabo favorite called," The Office"......This restaurant is located beachside with tables placed right by the sea......you can hear the waves lapping to the shore and the cool ocean breeze blows the smell of mexican cuisine your way....be sure to wear your flip flops, the tables and chairs are set  right on top of the sand..............your met with live music, clowns making balloon figures for the kids and my favorite "Rambo" offering free shots of tequila and a picture of him with you while wearing this big mexican sombrero........great food and a lively atmosphere for sure here...........then there is "Edith's "...........this is a sister restaurant of  "The Office", but with a totally different atmosphere.........Just steps away from the beach, Edith's offers more personal fine dinning .....If walking on the street it would be easy to miss the small sign and door , but once you step through the door it opens up into lush palm tree lined colored walls of burnt orange, teal blues and reds...a tiered thatch roof  ceiling that is amazing, the moon shining right through.....with many lighted lanterns dangling from the thatched roofs and the exotic palms, the music of flowing water from the many fountains placed here and there......creating an ambiance that was totally mesmerizing.....when we first entered, to the left was a huge open grill placed so we could watch as the chef's cooked each and every dish, beautifully decorated to please the eye...so pretty, I almost hated to disturb it.....but........what the heck ..........I dove right in........Food was excellent, experience was fabulous........."Edith's" is a must if you ever visit this enchanted city......your choices for an excellent meal are almost endless.......our concierge helped arrange horses for all twelve of us to ride along the beach at sunset adding to our adventures.....along with jet skiing...playing with the dolphins...topped off with our numerous trips to our fabulous spa ......there just wasn't enough time to do it all......so next trip.....snorkeling and dune buggies are a must........sooooooooo..........if you want to have the time of your life and a change of pace I would definitely advise you to hop on a plane and head to" Cabo San Lucas" where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez and bask in this magical paradise...........................I promise it will be a vacation of a lifetime..:D