SCR Shawn's T/R April 14-21 2005 - Page 3

pmb · 04-26-2005

SCR - you didn't have to look far for adventure on day 4 -- it seemed to find you no matter what you did! I'm not so sure I would have been able to get out of the water if I saw a shark --- I think I would have had cardiac arrest right at that spot! Great trip reports!

playabum17 · 04-26-2005

Oh, Shawn, you are cracking me up. Love the walking into the sign bit. That is just like something I would do! :p Actually I did walk into a pole once, when I was talking to a guy.

I couldn't believe he didn't warn me though...'HELLLLOOO, YOU ARE ABOUT TO WALK INTO A POLE' That's all he had to say.

04-26-2005

Love your reports. You write it so well, its almost like we are there.. What adventures you find!! Looking forward to the rest of your trip

angelhouston819 · 04-26-2005

Shawn,

You have a great writing style. I am glad that we got to hang out for some of the short time that I was in Playa. Sounds like you had an amazing time!!

A'ndrea

Big Kahuna · 04-26-2005

What a freakin' hoot!

JimmyMN · 04-26-2005

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Originally Posted by SCR

Met some other folks while there that day including a girl from Toronto who’s name is Anastasia. Gotta like the name right? Well she tells me her nickname is Tolu, Toolow or Tofu, something like that. For some reason I kept screwing up her nickname so I ended up calling her Tulum for rest of the week.

Yeah... sticking with generic affectionate names like honey, baby, or Tulum are always highly recommended!

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Originally Posted by SCR

I know that we ended up at La Santenara. This place was different. I wasn’t quite sure what to make of it. I thought at any moment I’m going to see some skinny girl come out of a back room with coke all over her nose and try to sell me a cheap watch. I had a Corona, I think. Not quite sure because I couldn’t see my hand in front of my face! Next time I go there, I’m bringing a flashlight!

Corrected your quote... the place is called La Santenara. Unfortunately you only saw the dark half of the club (I refer to it as the cavern) but their best bartender works that area (Jennifer from Vancouver). I use the white focus light on my Canon G3 to find my way around down there. Upstairs, its an entirely different world and worth checking out on your next visit. You'll find plenty of people with a story up there!

Jimmy

04-26-2005

Now I realize it’s only about <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:time Minute="0" Hour="8">8 am</st1:time>, but I didn’t bring a watch so…ppfftt, I opened a beer.

Hehehehe...I never bring a watch on vacation either.

04-26-2005

Continued...

Ferry ride home was uneventful however when I was sitting out on the open seating part upstairs, the sun was so hot by this time I felt my toes bubbling as they were not covered completely by my sandals. So I had to put my pack on feet for the ride back. And no, I didn’t know that behind the tinted widows and door you could actually have a beer until the ride back. Duh! Anyways got back to PDC and went to my room to put my stuff away. Then I headed over to the Pirate beach club to chill out and people watch…and tell my shark story to anyone who was interested. Once again my waiter, Armado runs over and give me the “handshake” and scores me a chair beside Big Joe, “Tulum” and another peep I met, Mike the travel agent (very passionate about PDC). So were chilling and laughing and the three of them invite me to join them at this Mamita beach club I’ve been hearing so much about. There was a popular Latin band scheduled that afternoon-6ish I think. Naturally I accept. We walk down the beach (that was cool – got to see some of the beach hotel and bars from the ocean/sea) to the club. Very nice. There were a lot of peeps there. Palapas all over. And they had these swinging beds that looked really comfortable. So we find four chairs, scoop some cold beer, and chill out. A little later on they started picking up the chairs because the band was soon to start. And since I had no “pull” here, I had to give it up right away. No problemo.
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The band was a little late in getting started but when it did, it was great! We checked it out for awhile and then decided to get back and clean up for dinner. (looked around a bit for A’ndrea and Phyllis but didn’t see them). When we got back to the Pirate beach club, I told the folks I was with that there was a party at the BB and that I might see them there later. I headed back to my room and got cleaned up and headed out for diner.

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For the life of me, I can’t remember where I ate. But it was around <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:time Hour="8" Minute="0">8ish</st1:time> or so when I arrived at the “Bucket”. Wow. Met a whole bunch of peeps (thanks to A’ndrea and Phyllis). I met the owner of the bar, Sharky, what a character! Let’s see, oh yeah, I met the “Hammer”. I wouldn’t want a backhander from this dude. I think I’d be packing a lunch for that trip. Super great guy. Met a couple of developers, real estate agents and a slew of divers. I really enjoyed this place. Great job on the party A’ndrea! Gosh, if I met you and don’t mention it, please forgive me. With all the excitement…and beer, I’m sure you’ll understand. A little side note. I couldn’t believe how many people I met who had come on vacation here, and tore up their return ticket! And I enjoyed every one of their stories! (everyone has a story). Anyways Tulum (my fellow Canuck) shows up and we end up talking and laughing for the better part of the night. Oh get this. It wasn’t until this night I realize there’s an upstairs to the place. Very cool up there. we hung out up top for a while and then ended up heading down to the Pirate beach club (I didn’t know this was open late) to finish off the night with one last cerveza there.

EDITED: I forgot to add while i was upatirs talking with Tulum, Big Joe showed up and brought us some kickass pizza from Pizza Pizzaz with fresh shrimp on it. Yummmm. Hit the spot perfectly. Thanks Joe!!

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Dave y Stacey · 04-26-2005

You're a trip.

You've certainly made me laugh more than once in your trip reports.

caramba · 04-26-2005

Thoroughly enjoying your report!

Karon · 04-26-2005

Your reports are great fun to read. I hope you stayed there for a long time so we'll have lots more to read!!! Please keep'm coming.

Banzoomba · 04-26-2005

great report alot of fun...made for a great read after a rough day at the job

babs31 · 04-26-2005

Walking into things seems to be common. I was on a bracelet hunt and in a hurry. My husband waited for me as hurridly walked into a shop. The clerk was cleaning the door. Cruised thru quickly and yup...smacked right into the door. Full speed! There was a lady outside sitting on a bench and she says... ARE YOU ALRIGHT? Of course DH is laughing. Boy am I glad I didnt break the glass!

Waiting for day 5!

04-26-2005

It just keeps getting better.

04-26-2005

Shawn, your report is great - I have really enjoyed reading it!

04-26-2005	#38 (permalink)
SCR Guest Posts: n/a	Continued... Ferry ride home was uneventful however when I was sitting out on the open seating part upstairs, the sun was so hot by this time I felt my toes bubbling as they were not covered completely by my sandals. So I had to put my pack on feet for the ride back. And no, I didn’t know that behind the tinted widows and door you could actually have a beer until the ride back. Duh! Anyways got back to PDC and went to my room to put my stuff away. Then I headed over to the Pirate beach club to chill out and people watch…and tell my shark story to anyone who was interested. Once again my waiter, Armado runs over and give me the “handshake” and scores me a chair beside Big Joe, “Tulum” and another peep I met, Mike the travel agent (very passionate about PDC). So were chilling and laughing and the three of them invite me to join them at this Mamita beach club I’ve been hearing so much about. There was a popular Latin band scheduled that afternoon-6ish I think. Naturally I accept. We walk down the beach (that was cool – got to see some of the beach hotel and bars from the ocean/sea) to the club. Very nice. There were a lot of peeps there. Palapas all over. And they had these swinging beds that looked really comfortable. So we find four chairs, scoop some cold beer, and chill out. A little later on they started picking up the chairs because the band was soon to start. And since I had no “pull” here, I had to give it up right away. No problemo. <O:p></O:p> The band was a little late in getting started but when it did, it was great! We checked it out for awhile and then decided to get back and clean up for dinner. (looked around a bit for A’ndrea and Phyllis but didn’t see them). When we got back to the Pirate beach club, I told the folks I was with that there was a party at the BB and that I might see them there later. I headed back to my room and got cleaned up and headed out for diner. <O:p></O:p> For the life of me, I can’t remember where I ate. But it was around <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:time Hour="8" Minute="0">8ish</st1:time> or so when I arrived at the “Bucket”. Wow. Met a whole bunch of peeps (thanks to A’ndrea and Phyllis). I met the owner of the bar, Sharky, what a character! Let’s see, oh yeah, I met the “Hammer”. I wouldn’t want a backhander from this dude. I think I’d be packing a lunch for that trip. Super great guy. Met a couple of developers, real estate agents and a slew of divers. I really enjoyed this place. Great job on the party A’ndrea! Gosh, if I met you and don’t mention it, please forgive me. With all the excitement…and beer, I’m sure you’ll understand. A little side note. I couldn’t believe how many people I met who had come on vacation here, and tore up their return ticket! And I enjoyed every one of their stories! (everyone has a story). Anyways Tulum (my fellow Canuck) shows up and we end up talking and laughing for the better part of the night. Oh get this. It wasn’t until this night I realize there’s an upstairs to the place. Very cool up there. we hung out up top for a while and then ended up heading down to the Pirate beach club (I didn’t know this was open late) to finish off the night with one last cerveza there. EDITED: I forgot to add while i was upatirs talking with Tulum, Big Joe showed up and brought us some kickass pizza from Pizza Pizzaz with fresh shrimp on it. Yummmm. Hit the spot perfectly. Thanks Joe!! <O:p></O:p> -Shawn<O:p></O:p> <O:p></O:p> <O:p></O:p> Last edited by SCR; 04-26-2005 at 12:09 PM..

04-26-2005	#31 (permalink)
pmb beachaholic Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 322	SCR - you didn't have to look far for adventure on day 4 -- it seemed to find you no matter what you did! I'm not so sure I would have been able to get out of the water if I saw a shark --- I think I would have had cardiac arrest right at that spot! Great trip reports!

04-26-2005	#32 (permalink)
playabum17 naughtiest chica Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kansas, land of Ahs Posts: 16,486	Oh, Shawn, you are cracking me up. Love the walking into the sign bit. That is just like something I would do! :p Actually I did walk into a pole once, when I was talking to a guy. I couldn't believe he didn't warn me though...'HELLLLOOO, YOU ARE ABOUT TO WALK INTO A POLE' That's all he had to say.

04-26-2005	#33 (permalink)
jodiesme Guest Posts: n/a	Love your reports. You write it so well, its almost like we are there.. What adventures you find!! Looking forward to the rest of your trip

04-26-2005	#34 (permalink)
angelhouston819 añejo Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 9,431	Shawn, You have a great writing style. I am glad that we got to hang out for some of the short time that I was in Playa. Sounds like you had an amazing time!! A'ndrea

04-26-2005	#35 (permalink)
Big Kahuna añejo Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In a land far far away Posts: 1,590	What a freakin' hoot!

04-26-2005	#37 (permalink)
Ennui Guest Posts: n/a	Now I realize it’s only about <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:time Minute="0" Hour="8">8 am</st1:time>, but I didn’t bring a watch so…ppfftt, I opened a beer. Hehehehe...I never bring a watch on vacation either.

04-26-2005	#39 (permalink)
Dave y Stacey beachaholic Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 277	You're a trip. You've certainly made me laugh more than once in your trip reports.

04-26-2005	#40 (permalink)
caramba añejo Join Date: May 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6,643	Thoroughly enjoying your report!

04-26-2005	#41 (permalink)
Karon way into it Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 115	Your reports are great fun to read. I hope you stayed there for a long time so we'll have lots more to read!!! Please keep'm coming.

04-26-2005	#42 (permalink)
Banzoomba big sexy speedo guy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Top of the Chesapeake Bay, Md Posts: 9,691	great report alot of fun...made for a great read after a rough day at the job

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04-26-2005	#43 (permalink)
babs31 life=playa Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south of Green Bay Posts: 863	Walking into things seems to be common. I was on a bracelet hunt and in a hurry. My husband waited for me as hurridly walked into a shop. The clerk was cleaning the door. Cruised thru quickly and yup...smacked right into the door. Full speed! There was a lady outside sitting on a bench and she says... ARE YOU ALRIGHT? Of course DH is laughing. Boy am I glad I didnt break the glass! Waiting for day 5!

04-26-2005	#44 (permalink)
Rubio~ Guest Posts: n/a	It just keeps getting better.

04-26-2005	#45 (permalink)
sun&sand Guest Posts: n/a	Shawn, your report is great - I have really enjoyed reading it!