Day 1: Wednesday, May 12, 1993
We walked through the three gardens at the Opryland/Gaylord Hotel to kill a couple of hours before heading to the Nashville Airport.
I took pictures in three acclaimed indoor gardens: The Conservatory, The Cascades, and The Delta.
Information about the Gardens: I got it from the Internet."
"The Conservatory covers two acres and is devoted solely to tropical plants. The Cascades also covers two acres and features waterfalls cascading into a 12,500-square-foot indoor lake. The Delta covers 4.5 acres and features restaurants, shops, and a fountain that sends out jets of water 85 feet into the air. A breathtaking river runs through it with passenger-carrying boats. Opryland Hotel is now known as Gaylord Hotel."
The time for our departure flight was getting near.
We left the Opryland/Gaylord Hotel and drove to the Nashville Airport.
We parked the car in the long-term parking area.
We grabbed our luggage and headed for the ticket counter.
I almost forgot!
A new birth certificate!
There was an error in the original birth certificate.
We had the birth certificate sent overnight to our house because I needed a copy for our trip to Mexico.
US citizens may use one of the following for entry into Mexico: A Passport or a birth certificate. Entering Mexico, our first stop was a Mexican Immigration office where proof of citizenship was inspected, and tourist cards were validated. Visitors choose to either declare or not declare that they are importing items beyond their allowance.
We flew from Nashville, Tennessee, to Cancun, Mexico.
When we arrived, we had to go through customs, then we took a bus to the hotel.
All drivers in Mexico add color and memories to your vacation. Do not drink the water! Buy bottled water and be careful what you eat! Know the exchange rate before you go! Mexico operates in the rise and fall of the Peso!
The Oasis Hotel, where we stayed, was under renovation.
We had an excellent room that overlooked the Gulf of Mexico. From our balcony, we could see the sunrise and the sunset.
Lizards, Lizards, they were everywhere!
We had a refrigerator full of items to buy.
We bought all our snacks at a local grocery store.
We unpacked our bags, and we took a long walk on the beach.
We ate lunch in the hotel and then went back to our room to relax.
Day 2: Thursday, May 13, 1993
The next day, we walked to the bus stop. I was frightened by lizards that jumped out of the bushes while we waited for the bus, which we were going to take into the city.
Oh, my gosh, the driving in Mexico is crazy!
There is no control over how to drive in Mexico.
The driving is worse than in our worst major city in the USA.
We went to all the American malls to shop.
A man was playing the piano near one of the mall's bars.
In the bar, we each ordered margaritas.
The Mexican Margaritas are stronger than I'm used to, and they made me a bit tipsy.
In the mall, my husband bought me a black stone necklace with matching earrings.
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| Shopping Mall in Cancun |
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| Hard Rock Cafe |
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| Shopping in Cancun |
Day 3: Friday, May 14, 1993
Some of the places that we ate while in Cancun were McDonald's, Hooters, the Oasis Hotel Restaurant, and local Mexican restaurants.
We strolled along white-sand beaches, watching the warm, incredible blue waters flow; it was very calming.
Where we stayed had great restaurants and modern shopping facilities, and it was a semi-peaceful diversion from all the glitz and hype.
We went to a disco club and recorded some of the dancers with our new video camera.
In the Oasis Hotel Lobby, I ran into an old co-worker.
Vince was on his honeymoon.
He said I am glad to see a familiar face. It was their last day, and he and his wife were going home the next day.
My middle son said before we left home, "Mom, everywhere you go, you see someone you know." How ironic!
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| Home of the Mardi Gras |
Day 5: Monday, May 16, 1993
We had a great trip, lots of food, lots of fun, and lots of sun.
We flew from Cancun, Mexico, landing in New Orleans, LA.
What a fantastic view of the clouds, they looked like white pillows floating, and I took several pictures.
In the airport in New Orleans, we saw a sign that read: "Welcome to New Orleans, Home of the Mardi Gras."
We went through customs and rushed to catch the next plane to Nashville, Tennessee.
After we landed in Nashville, we had to drive another two hours home.
What a trip! Ready for my next adventure.
May 12-16, 1993, Cancun, Mexico
Leave Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Arrive at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Leave Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Arrive at New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Leave New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Arrive at Nashville International Airport (BNA)
