Acaplulco - Day 1

*** SKIP THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF MY DAY IF YOU DON'T WANT TO READ ABOUT MY BITCHINESS. *** Today we woke up at 8:30 to a phone call from guest services apologizing for missing us and welcoming us last nite. They said they had a welcome packet to give us, if we dropped by between 9 and 11. We both fell back asleep and got up about noon. We headed over to registration to find out that they literally meant between 9 and 11. Ultimately we found someone who spoke english to give me a phone number for member services. When I called, they ALSO told us they were only available between 9 and 11. After I explained (quite loudly I'm sure) that they could either see me in a private office or they could see me in the middle of their sales floor - at which point I was fairly sure in short order I would have the attention of ALL their sales people because there would not be any left to sell to. I nice woman met us and spent a couple of hours listening to and acting on most of my complaints and even agreeing that most of my suggestions were good one. Although I do not know if they will all get implemented, at least I felt heard.

*** IT'S SAFE TO START READING AGAIN *** We went from there to the back bar and bought 2 daiquiris. I immediately felt good when I saw the check because it had a line for the total AND THE TIP. When we bought 2 years ago in Cancun, it simply had the total which included an 18% tip (which of course I did not always want to pay). (The tip inclusion was something I complained bitterly about in Cancun - so maybe it really DOES help to complain. LOL) (Mayan is a cashless society - you check in - and there is NO WHERE on the property you can buy anything with cash - sign and go only.)

From there we went to the train station - yes folks - I said train station. There is a little 2-4 locomotive that drags 4 cars of seats around the complex. It circles around Mayan Palace where we are, goes by Grand Mayan and then circles behind the Mayan condos on the other side of the property. We rode it back to Grand Mayan and went up to Martin and Mary's room. Although I like our room, Grand Mayan *IS* the epitome of luxury in comparison. (Of course, we found out there creating Mayan Luxe - which will be even moreso.) The Grand Mayan suite contains a hot tub in the bedroom, and even contains a small 6-8 foot pool on the outside patio.

We left there, drove into town, found a bank for money (no we can't use it here, but we can use it off property LOL), and then went to the Hard Rock Cafe for lunch, drinks and dessert - and of course the requisite teddy bear and t-shirt.

From there, a quick stop at Walmart to pick up somethings we forgot yesterday and then back to the resort where I am happy to report, the floor had been mopped - YEAH;-) Mario and I changed and headed out to the pool for a bit - although I got cold after about 30 minutes in the pool. We then headed down to the beach but were warned that the water was quite dangerous and that manta rays had been spotted (and become more prolific after sundown). We decided to head back to the resort and check out the spa (closed but we got a flyer) and the concierge to get dinner tickets for Wednesday nite - all you can eat and DRINK and a show ... Not bad - even for US$45. From there we stopped off at one of the outdoor bars "The Bar" for a couple of drinks before heading back to the room.

More tomorrow.