Cozumel April 19th, 2009 - Day 2

Haylie decided our day would start at 6:30 AM.  Oof!  At least I wasn't hung over.  Going to bed early has its benefits.

Breakfast is still unquestionably the best meal they serve here.  Buffet style will wreak havoc with any hope of caloric moderation.  Of course, beer isn't on any diet I'm aware of anyway.  So, we're somewhat suspending diet though I do plan on getting as much exercise as I can.

Today was Haylie's first time in any water deeper than a bathtub.  We bought a float toy that lets her sit in the middle not unlike her bouncer or walker.  She  wasn't too sure about the water to start, and because it was in a pool, it was chlorinated water so she likely got a mouthful of some nasty stuff.  She really did seem to enjoy it quite a bit though.  She splashed her hands and laughed full of wonderment.  I took some time to get her out of the contraption and hold her in my arms as well.  She didn't seem to necessarily like the idea of going under, so we decided we'd save that for another try.

We only spent a couple of hours in the pool, and it was her nap time.  At least she seems to be sleeping well here.  We took the chance to get cleaned up and then the phone rang.  They are persistent about trying to sell something.  I don't even know why.  We're already on the hook for the next 49 years.  Anyway, I told Colleen we'd just need the one day to get past this and then they'd leave us alone.  Unfortunately, of course, the phone woke Haylie and so she was disoriented and a bit grumpy.  I think there's really no getting used to a new place and the crib the hotel brought doesn't look all that comfortable.

We got down the desk and they immediately wanted a credit card and ID.  I was surprised that they really expected us to sit through a 90 minute pitch.  I tried to ask what the point was and could we just get the updated information in a shorter time.  There seemed to be some "new" component that we might want to buy, but we'd have to go through the entire pitch to find out.  They also then tried to explain that they were giving us a complimentary lunch.  WHAT???  I then showed her my wrist band indicating we're already on the all inclusive and that lunch was already paid for.  So, they still didn't seem to get it and in the end, we walked away.  I intend to complain when we get back.  I find the vacation club here less than understanding and insanely fixated on getting as much money from us as they can.

After lunch, Colleen and I brought Haylie back to the room.  I made a deal that she could go to the beach and I'd take a nap while Haylie did.  It was good for us both as I got some extra rest and Colleen got a bit of a break.  Perhaps her first chance to really feel relaxed.

We made reservations for the fine dining.  Unfortunately, Haylie had other ideas.  She fussed, complained, and screamed quite loudly in a room meant for quiet and intimate dining.  So, we wound up having to take our meal back to the room.

Bedtime again before 9.  I am guessing there's little chance of a later evening but we'll see how that goes.

Cheers!