[silvergirl]

My last trip report was done "live" while in Playa. I was hoping to do it again this trip and I did bring my laptop again this time, but barely had time to turn it on! It seems like the week really flew by unfortunately. I secretly wanted it to last forever.

This time was really special for me. Kenny and I were FINALLY going to Playa with our very best friends. It seems like we waited forever for March 2 to roll around. We had made plans two years ago to come to Playa together and had gotten a great deal at an all-inclusive, but a family emergency came up and Nina and Danny had to go without us. They enjoyed themselves very much and had come into town a few times but this time we twisted thier arms to stay in town rather than all-inclusive. This was no easy feat mind you. Nina was pretty much open to the idea, but Danny was another story. He really enjoys the pool at an AI and loves the endless buffets. I had my work cut out for me! Right up until the week before our trip, he was on the internet looking at "deals" for AI's. It was killing me and all I could think was that he would hate the "condo" thing and it would be all my fault.
We left Boston without a hitch and arrived in Playa by 1pm. I've never seen the lines so long and we finally made it out of there and were on our way.

Arrived at Royal Palms and it was great to see Claudette and Dave once again. They are great folks and have become our friends. We really enjoy spending time with them and they treat us so well.
We throw our bags into the condo to find that Claudette has left surprises!! I love surprises!! Snacks and drinks....limes and salsa.......all kinds of goodies. She is such a sweetheart!!
We quickly change into shorts and grab a taxi to Walmart. Five bucks. Yes, I know..........but we were in a hurry! We heard that they stop selling beer at 3pm on a Sunday. Come to find out it is I think 5pm at Walmart. As we speed thru the aisles, we drag Nina and Danny along. Keep in mind...........they've only done AI. Haven't really spent much time in town, much less at the Playa Walmart! Both of them are still doped up from the drugs taken to endure the plane ride. Snap out of it, will ya!!

Okay, we circle the produce thinking we're missing the limes. Around and around we go............no limes. NO LIMES???
So, we're in the bakery department and as I turn.........there's Tyra!! I adore this girl! We had plans to somehow connect when we got in, but I didn't expect it to be in person. Made plans to meet later on at Pinche Gringos for drinks after dinner and away we went.
So we grab all the stuff and head back to the condo. $2.50 this time. Plus he helped with our groceries and beer. Needless to say he got a tip and the guy that drove us there did not.
Relaxed a bit and ate a couple of the yummy sandwiches we had bought at the Walmart bakery. The croissant sandwiches sure were delish.

A few pics on the rooftop balcony of the condo:




I had to share her husband.........where was Kenny, anyhow??

The day is starting to catch up with us, but its time for dinner.......
We get dressed and head over to Il Pescatore on 10th and Calle 24. Its closed. CLOSED! Why?? Don't know. We love this place. Maybe they're just closed on Sundays. We hope to make it later in the week. We're off to HC de Monterray on Constituyentes.
Our friends, Nina and Danny at HC's:



We all enjoyed our meal and head over to Ah Cacao. I have talked non-stop about these brownies to my friends. I'm dying for them to try them. I get one and offer bites.......they don't love them. Oh, gawd........if this is an indication of things to come......
Off to PG's to meet Tyra and Jurgen. We see Andy and Jen!! They're just about to eat dinner. We say quick hellos and let them enjoy what looks to be a delicious supper. We invite our friends back to the condo for drinks and many laughs. We make it an early night. Tyra has to work the next day and travel day sucks after all.............