NCL Star Acapulco

Early today we sail into the good harbor of Acapulco. Compared to Huatulco this is a metropolis. Tall residential pleasure palaces encircle the harbor. It’s probably what every sleepy seaside village in the world wants to be, but it takes big money and big advertising.

Touring on our own again we explore San Pedro Fort which is right beside our ship. We learned a lot about Acapulco’s long history, especially as a Spanish trade center with Manila. And about the growth of pirates from England and France who wanted to cut into Spain’s hold on the market.

Walked up to the flea market with our impromptu guide. He stuck with us like gum on your shoe. He wanted to show us his family’s shop. Checked it out, but mostly junk.

We’ll keep Acapulco on our list of “possible return locations”. It has great potential.

Tonight: White Hot Hot White Party in the Spinnaker Lounge. Good DJ and good mojitos. Mojitos come in special souvenir glasses with flashing lights. Lots of dancing (by others). Good party.

Tonight the seas are so smooth, almost glassy. The ¾ moon gives the sea a mysterious glow. The misty edge of the horizon holds mystery.

We’re still off the Coast of Mexico somewhere between Ixtapa and Puerto Vallarta. The farther north we go, the lower the temperature goes. It’s now only 78! We both vow to “get away’ again next winter.

Today our neighbor made us laugh. I pointed out a dolphin in the water right by the boat. He flew into his cabin to get his wife tripping on a little table as he went. She comes out and in true French fashion, shrugs and goes back inside.

Didn’t miss the State of the Union speech tonight.