Playa del Karma- the misadventures of caramba & fruitfly - Page 3

**Heather** · 12-27-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgfangs

Wonderful report (I hope the luggage shows up!

)

Please let me know more about the condo, I am pretty sure that is the one I am thinking about renting!

That is the condo I sent info about. It's just been remodeled and is certainly one of the most beautiful in the whole building.

TnJ · 12-27-2005

Great report, y'all!! - err, not the missin luggage part.

.. keep it comin!!

mfl*s queen · 12-27-2005

Quote:

Check-in at Enterprise was painless, and after marking damages off on just about every square inch of our VW Pointer wagon

Can I please confirm that it was Enterprise? I can get a family discount at Enterprise, but I cannot seem to find that they have a location in Mexico. Thanks

caramba · 12-27-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heather

That is the condo I sent info about. It's just been remodeled and is certainly one of the most beautiful in the whole building.

And if you book through playa.info you'll get the Playa Deal Card too!

caramba · 12-27-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfl*s queen

Can I please confirm that it was Enterprise? I can get a family discount at Enterprise, but I cannot seem to find that they have a location in Mexico. Thanks

Oh, yes, they have a location at the airport and also one in Playa, I think...

caramba · 12-27-2005

Thanks, everyone. Was too tired to finish part 3 last night and I just sent myself home from work with a nasty sore throat. I think I'll feel well enought to post some more a little later though!

mfl*s queen · 12-27-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by caramba

Oh, yes, they have a location at the airport and also one in Playa, I think...

Did you book the car in advance, and if so can you please tell me what web site you found it, or how you booked it? According to Enterprise Web Site, they do not have any offices in Mexico

Thank you

caramba · 12-27-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfl*s queen

Did you book the car in advance, and if so can you please tell me what web site you found it, or how you booked it? According to Enterprise Web Site, they do not have any offices in Mexico

Thank you

Oh, wow, just went to try and find the link for you when it dawned on me that it's Executive. Spaced out on that, so sorry

....

caramba · 12-27-2005

Monday, December 5th

Monday morning found us with no luggage and a little bit of a hangover for our somewhat late 10-ish breakfast meet at La Cueva del Chango.

Tyra and Michael were both hung up with other commitments but Mary, Paul and Shammy were there and all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed in comparison to us. (well, in comparison with Brian, to be more specific.) And, not that we are complaining or anything, mind you, it was very sunny. And HOT! And did I say that we were just a little hung over? We had to keep shifting in order for Shammy to be out of the sun. They brought a fan out into the back yard where we were seated and directed it...on the couple behind us...Brian's chair then almost toppled into the little stream as we shifted out of the sun again. Really, this is one of our favorite spots and we had a wonderful breakfast here. Scrambled eggs and chaya, fresh squeezed oj for me and more chaya (juice) for Brian. I've always thought it to be a great hangover cure....After a leisurely breakfast while Shammy kept us all entertained we jumped in the car and dropped Shammy off at the entrance to Mamitas and drove on back to the condo to hang out with Mary and Paul a bit and give them the grand tour, and, see if our luggage was there...
After a nice visit and a few beers Mary and Paul sauntered off up the beach with a promise to meet up later. We finally met Larry, who had left a few business cards/notes in our doorway since we'd been in town and we welcomed his offer to call the airline in our behalf to figure out where our luggage was! His Spanish helped a lot and he got through to the right people, who claimed to have left our luggage off at the condo the previous afternoon...(not!) Okay, then, si, we'll call back in another half hour for
an update.
Larry took off with a promise to offer any news as soon as he heard anything, so we hung around by the pool and then took a lunch break outside with some grilled cheese sandwiches. Eeeeek, those agoutis are pretty brave. The little one jumped up and tried to climb under the railing after mine, which gave me a bit of a start.
Xaman Ha pool area with the newly reburbished Continental Plaza (Playacar Palace?) in the background-

Our hungry little friend-

Larry stopped by about 4:30 to say that our luggage was actually just sitting there by the Mexicana claim desk, apparently had been for some time, and would arrive at our condo by about 6:00. At 6:30p.m. the bags arrived, 2 days and 5 hours late, and it felt like Christmas. We unpacked a little (and it at least almost seemed like everything was there) so we changed and hit 10th with a first stop at la Taberna to have beer and check our email.
If it's not one thing it's another. I should mention that this morning I had begun to notice that my ankles had swollen up, quite a lot. And my ankles and up the back of my calves, to the back of my knees, had started to develop a mysterious red rash. At this point I tried not to think to much about it. Nothing else was going to put a damper on my vacation. The swelling will surely go down, and the rash doesn't itch.
We were out on the town, wearing different clothes, and it felt great. We'd had such good luck with Chicago Don Jose the night before we decided to try another restaurant we hadn't been to yet- Yaxche. It was another great choice. The garden setting was beautiful and the service impeccable. I ordered a frosty mango daiquiri and Brian a Chayanade. (We both can't get enough chaya while in Playa.) For dinner I had the cochinita pibil while Brian had the blackened stuffed turkey- very interesting dish and tasty too. Can't say it was the very best meal we had of the trip but excellent and highly recommended.

We were seated next to this fountain-

After dinner we wandered out onto 5th and immediately ran into Michael, Tyra, Shammy, Mary & Paul and met SarahB. We took Mary & Paul up on an offer to check out their digs at the Eclipse and a short while later met up with the gang at La Ranita. Again it was like hanging out with old friends and the time just flew by until before we knew it we were walking back to Xaman Ha as the streets were again folding up.

bufante · 12-27-2005

You are making my week here! Nice job

**Shammy** · 12-27-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by caramba

We had to keep shifting in order for Shammy to be out of the sun.

That's because it was HOT! Eating and drinking cawfee in the blazing sun, with an ever so slight hangover is tough work! And as cuffed says - I am naturally brown anyway.

Quote:

Originally Posted by caramba

Scrambled eggs and chaya

Yes, and THANK YOU for turning me onto the eggs and chaya! They were very yummy!

Quote:

Originally Posted by caramba

After a leisurely breakfast while Shammy kept us all entertained

Wha? I didn't have much of a voice by then - but did I tawlk too much anyway or what?

GREAT pictures Anne, and great trip report so far. Can't wait to hear more!

caramba · 12-27-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shammy

Wha? I didn't have much of a voice by then - but did I tawlk too much anyway or what?

GREAT pictures Anne, and great trip report so far. Can't wait to hear more!

Oh, you still had a little bit of a voice...but it was pretty much gone by the party the following night!
Off to bed to try and shake this sore throat. I'll try and step it up a bit tomorrow.

Shnoll · 12-27-2005

Very very nice trip report you are giving us here!!!! For people like me, who are just waiting to take off for Playa, this is quit a teaser! I have only one question: We're gonna be staying in a condo a corner away from Xaman Ha like we did last year. How does the beach look down the wall??? Did it suffer a lot from the hurrican?

BeeGeeZ · 12-27-2005

Can't wait to hear the morning version! Keep it coming!

Coccinelle · 12-27-2005

I am so enjoying your report Caramba! Hope you feel better soon.
Reading your report makes me smile

as I can see myself in the different places that you mention. Also makes me feel a little guilty 'cause I haven't finished posting my report yet....

Come back soon! Cant wait for the rest!

12-27-2005	#32 (permalink)
TnJ añejo Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: vuelo corto al PDC Posts: 2,051	Great report, y'all!! - err, not the missin luggage part... keep it comin!!

12-27-2005	#39 (permalink)
caramba añejo Join Date: May 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6,644	Monday, December 5th Monday morning found us with no luggage and a little bit of a hangover for our somewhat late 10-ish breakfast meet at La Cueva del Chango. Tyra and Michael were both hung up with other commitments but Mary, Paul and Shammy were there and all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed in comparison to us. (well, in comparison with Brian, to be more specific.) And, not that we are complaining or anything, mind you, it was very sunny. And HOT! And did I say that we were just a little hung over? We had to keep shifting in order for Shammy to be out of the sun. They brought a fan out into the back yard where we were seated and directed it...on the couple behind us...Brian's chair then almost toppled into the little stream as we shifted out of the sun again. Really, this is one of our favorite spots and we had a wonderful breakfast here. Scrambled eggs and chaya, fresh squeezed oj for me and more chaya (juice) for Brian. I've always thought it to be a great hangover cure....After a leisurely breakfast while Shammy kept us all entertained we jumped in the car and dropped Shammy off at the entrance to Mamitas and drove on back to the condo to hang out with Mary and Paul a bit and give them the grand tour, and, see if our luggage was there... After a nice visit and a few beers Mary and Paul sauntered off up the beach with a promise to meet up later. We finally met Larry, who had left a few business cards/notes in our doorway since we'd been in town and we welcomed his offer to call the airline in our behalf to figure out where our luggage was! His Spanish helped a lot and he got through to the right people, who claimed to have left our luggage off at the condo the previous afternoon...(not!) Okay, then, si, we'll call back in another half hour for an update. Larry took off with a promise to offer any news as soon as he heard anything, so we hung around by the pool and then took a lunch break outside with some grilled cheese sandwiches. Eeeeek, those agoutis are pretty brave. The little one jumped up and tried to climb under the railing after mine, which gave me a bit of a start. Xaman Ha pool area with the newly reburbished Continental Plaza (Playacar Palace?) in the background- Our hungry little friend- Larry stopped by about 4:30 to say that our luggage was actually just sitting there by the Mexicana claim desk, apparently had been for some time, and would arrive at our condo by about 6:00. At 6:30p.m. the bags arrived, 2 days and 5 hours late, and it felt like Christmas. We unpacked a little (and it at least almost seemed like everything was there) so we changed and hit 10th with a first stop at la Taberna to have beer and check our email. If it's not one thing it's another. I should mention that this morning I had begun to notice that my ankles had swollen up, quite a lot. And my ankles and up the back of my calves, to the back of my knees, had started to develop a mysterious red rash. At this point I tried not to think to much about it. Nothing else was going to put a damper on my vacation. The swelling will surely go down, and the rash doesn't itch. We were out on the town, wearing different clothes, and it felt great. We'd had such good luck with Chicago Don Jose the night before we decided to try another restaurant we hadn't been to yet- Yaxche. It was another great choice. The garden setting was beautiful and the service impeccable. I ordered a frosty mango daiquiri and Brian a Chayanade. (We both can't get enough chaya while in Playa.) For dinner I had the cochinita pibil while Brian had the blackened stuffed turkey- very interesting dish and tasty too. Can't say it was the very best meal we had of the trip but excellent and highly recommended. We were seated next to this fountain- After dinner we wandered out onto 5th and immediately ran into Michael, Tyra, Shammy, Mary & Paul and met SarahB. We took Mary & Paul up on an offer to check out their digs at the Eclipse and a short while later met up with the gang at La Ranita. Again it was like hanging out with old friends and the time just flew by until before we knew it we were walking back to Xaman Ha as the streets were again folding up. __________________ My last few trip reports- Around the Roo in 16 Days The Alux & the Shaman Rollin' on the Riviera Playa by Way of Coz Bringing Ixchel Home- our Mexican puppy adoption!

12-27-2005	#36 (permalink)
caramba añejo Join Date: May 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6,644	Thanks, everyone. Was too tired to finish part 3 last night and I just sent myself home from work with a nasty sore throat. I think I'll feel well enought to post some more a little later though!

12-27-2005	#40 (permalink)
bufante minucker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Crop Dusting the IA Posts: 2,613	You are making my week here! Nice job

12-27-2005	#43 (permalink)
Shnoll toe in water Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada Posts: 41	Very very nice trip report you are giving us here!!!! For people like me, who are just waiting to take off for Playa, this is quit a teaser! I have only one question: We're gonna be staying in a condo a corner away from Xaman Ha like we did last year. How does the beach look down the wall??? Did it suffer a lot from the hurrican?

12-27-2005	#44 (permalink)
BeeGeeZ toe in water Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Franklin, NC Posts: 51	Can't wait to hear the morning version! Keep it coming!

12-27-2005	#45 (permalink)
Coccinelle añejo Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,726	I am so enjoying your report Caramba! Hope you feel better soon. Reading your report makes me smile as I can see myself in the different places that you mention. Also makes me feel a little guilty 'cause I haven't finished posting my report yet.... Come back soon! Cant wait for the rest!

register to remove these adverts