We’re water bums. From 9 am to 7 pm, we were in the water today at Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas. I asked Athena if she wanted something to eat for lunch and she said, “Can I eat in the pool?” When I told her no, she said she wasn’t hungry. I can’t attest to much else at the resort today except the pool temperature was ideal and the ocean was spectacular.
Even before we first got in the water, Athena wanted to be on the beach. We were the only people at an all-inclusive resort crazy enough to be on the beach at 7 am. It was peaceful, calm, quiet. We create virgin footsteps in the sand and let the water rush over our feet.
By 9 am, we couldn’t keep her out any longer. We started off by just playing on the stairs. She splashed around and tested her limits.
Within the hour, she was jumping from the steps and into my arms. The happiness was bursting out of her. Hours passed and I was frozen and starting to shrivel up like a prune, but look at that face! Could you tell her she had to get out?
We explored every section of the pool and then explored every section of the pool again. Although the two major pools are almost a mirror image of each other, we had to explore every section of both pools several times.
When I would dive under water, she’d look around like it was impossible. Where could I have gone? The inquisitive expression on her face when I popped up made me laugh every time. Today, I was a magician among other things; mothers play many roles. 
It’s only 9 pm and Athena has been asleep for an hour and I’m not far behind. The only question I’m left with at the end of the day is where do they get all the energy? She’s had the same amount of sleep, eaten the same foods, and played way harder than me today, yet she’ll still be jumping on the bed at 5:30 am tomorrow waiting for Mommy to go play. She’s performing some of her own magic. After two years, I still don’t get it.
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Looks nice. But I’m not a beach person. I’ve lived in the desert for too long.
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headed to Cabo for the first time in July. Got any suggestions?
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Where will you be staying? Are you at Riu? I may have a few suggestions 🙂
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I’ll have to check. Don’t think it’s Riu.
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Transportation from the airport is rather expensive. Do you know if that’s part of your package? A taxi to this district is $80; it’s a flat rate. Private transportation is about the same cost but not much different from the taxis.
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Transportation is supposed to be included. Will pass along where we”re staying tonight.
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We are staying at Pueblo Bonito.
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What a stunning beach–wish we all had the energy of Athena!
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Children thrive on sun, sea, sand and fresh air! My daughter has special needs; so many people are afraid to travel with their special needs child. Every year we take her somewhere she can experience exactly what you have described with your daughter, and she responds with the same joy as your daughter did. Life is for living! Let them live it!
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Oh…the energy of children! I’m so glad you get to enjoy this with her!
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In another lifetime, I recall Life Magazine did a spread about a wrestler and a three-year-old. He had to follow the child around all day and do exactly what the child did. At the end of the day, the wrestler pooped out and the kid was still wound up. ~(*_~)~~
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What a joyful day!! I wonder how you manage to keep her coated in sunscreen (and yourself too!); and is she starting to swim on her own yet??
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You’ll see from the pics that we cover her with a long sleeve rash guard and a hat so we don’t need sunscreen all day 🙂 I do the same. She’s starting to swim on her own but we’re going to do lessons in July. So exciting! 🙂
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I understand the don’t get me out of the water routine!
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So sweet!!! Adventures with Athena!!
I love reading your adventures!! Please let me know beforehand if you ever come down to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, where I live. 🙂
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Nice place. That water looks so inviting.
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So glad you two have beach and pool time. Los Cabos beaches are perfect. Some of my favorite memories with daughter, and later with grandson involve beaches and pools. Thanks for sharing and have a great time.
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Lovely photos. Great scenery.
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Oh yes, kids have tons of energy! And it seems like the more they do/later they stay up, the earlier they will get up the following day! By the way, I am so jealous of your job!
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Wow, I love this…enjoy!
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We were on a cruise out of L.A. and were supposed to stop off at Cabo. There had been a storm and the seas were too rough for the small tender boats to come to the cruise liner to pick us up. So we just sadly cruised on by, soo close.
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🙂 what a happy joyful day 🙂 gorgeous pics 🙂
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Your little girl is a doll.
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Amazing photos. Enjoy exploring the pool again today lol. This one is going on my travel bucket list. 😄
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How lovely! You guys are so lucky to have so many adventures together 😀 XD
Thanks for liking one of my blog posts by the way 😀
I also love travel and I think your blog is amazing. Maybe you’ll give me ideas for places to go 😀
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Love it
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LOVE Cabo San Lucas,, That’s where I went on my honeymoon… SO relaxing! 🙂
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Crazy being at the beach at 7, no way. That is several hours after dawn patrol.
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Fun times she will remember and cherish for a lifetime. Hugs
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A friend of mine stayed at Riu in early April and she loved it! The pictures she took of the place made me very envious. This is on my bucket list.
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Love all the pics and sweet Athena. We’ll be staying at Riu Palace in August. Any suggestions of must-sees/dos? Thanks.
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