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BACKGROUND INFO:
Commonly called “Cabo”, it is a resort city at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. It has been rated as one of Mexico’s top five tourist destinations (as far as I am concerned it is #1 and the safest of all Mexican ports) and is known for its beaches, scuba diving, marine life, sport fishing, golfing, and an attraction called “El Arco de Cabo San Lucas”. You will be seeing my photos of it later. Pods of whales can be observed in the area during the winter months as they bear their calves here in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico after migrating down from Alaska. We have been to Cabo on cruises in 2003, 2006, 2008, 2014, 2017 twice, and earlier on this cruise, so this will be our 8th time here.
Archaeological diggings have found evidence of human inhabitation in the area for at least 10,000 years. The actual first European to have founded Cabo San Lucas is disputed. A Japanese castaway is said to have arrived here in May 1842. Another claim is an Englishman was first to arrive here in 1828. Yet another claim is Jesuits as a Catholic mission founded it in the mid 1700’s. Who knows, but then who cares I guess! In any event the Pericu Indian people were here when the Europeans first came.
The census in 2015 and showed 81,000 lived here but the 2020 census showed 202,000 lives here. Cabo is experiencing rapid growth as you can see. Most non-Mexican inhabitants here come from the USA.
Archaeological diggings have found evidence of human inhabitation in the area for at least 10,000 years. The actual first European to have founded Cabo San Lucas is disputed. A Japanese castaway is said to have arrived here in May 1842. Another claim is an Englishman was first to arrive here in 1828. Yet another claim is Jesuits as a Catholic mission founded it in the mid 1700’s. Who knows, but then who cares I guess! In any event the Pericu Indian people were here when the Europeans first came.
The census in 2015 and showed 81,000 lived here but the 2020 census showed 202,000 lives here. Cabo is experiencing rapid growth as you can see. Most non-Mexican inhabitants here come from the USA.
LAST NIGHT:
Lobster bisque with bread basket
TODAY:
Well, I am totally bummed out now. A nurse showed up at 7:55 to administer a antigen test. I need two days of negative results to be released from isolation. A half hour later I got a call saying I am still positive. Very depressing! Hope better results tomorrow!
Initially this morning I had a terrible view out my balcony which was in the sun too.
I also prepared myself. First I put a scopolamine patch on (I just use half a patch). Then I called Vicktor in room service and ordered a half glass of sweet vermouth to make my Manhattans. I told him if the sea was going to be rough I would get drunk!! On my lunch tray was a bottle of La Crema chardonnay that Rebecca ordered for me at her lunch up in La Veranda. I'm ready now!!
I really enjoyed my view, the sunny day, and my time sitting out on my balcony today. I needed that after this morning's depressing news about still being positive. Hoping for better test results tomorrow.
We set our clocks back another hour tonight. Don't think I need the extra sleep though. The crew will be very happy however. A sea day tomorrow and will arrive San Diego on Sunday.
