My family and I went on a cruise to Mexico over the holiday. I had a great time spending time with my family and cousin, Mandy. The cruise was seven days, and we visited Cabo, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta. There were three days at sea, which I was originally concerned with, but I loved them. I finished reading The Book Thief, which I borrowed from the ship’s library (my favorite place on the ship), hung out with my siblings and my cousin, and I went to the gym like three times a day.
M/S Veendam, our home for seven days
In Mazatlan, we visited a turtle sanctuary, where we released baby sea turtles that had just hatched within the last few hours. I named mine, “Queso”, and the turtle was so cute! It was such an amazing experience watching the little guy sprint for the waters.
We also learned how to make tortillas. The hardest part was flipping the flattened dough onto the pan.
In Cabo, we went on a snorkel trip, where the waters were crystal clear and the fish were plenty. It was my mom’s and Mandy’s first time snorkeling.
In Puerto Vallarta, Marisa and I went on an excursion titled “outdoor challenge”. I wasn’t sure what to expect. It ended up being way crazier than I ever imagined. We went zip lining through the jungle, rappelling down waterfalls, and wearing hockey helmets down the most intense water slide I’ve ever seen/experienced.
Family vacations are still as fun as I’ve always remembered them!
