1 post tagged “mexico”

One tag that's been going around was to document your typical day in pictures.  During my transition between jobs and moves, I'm not having typical days (unlike Robinho - whose glue making day totally trumps anything I'll come up with for a while!). However, I did want to save the vibe of a day I spent in Tecate, Mexico, at Rancho la Puerta for myself.

Business deals were going to make it nearly impossible for Steve to take a week long vacation this month in addition to our cross-country drive, and still have time for the inevitable moving days unpacking trucks and boxes that we face. So I went alone.  I met fascinating people there - a few I'll keep in touch with if I can! RlaP was an easy, restful destination for a single traveller - I recommend it highly as a "break" from a busy life.  It will be like a dream to remember my week in Mexico once my work life starts up again (soon!).

One goal I had at RlaP was to do lots of hiking.  So each morning (except the morning it poured rain) I got up at 5:30 am. For those of you who know my morning demeanor - the picture is proof.  Typically, we set out on a 3.5 mile hike with ~800 foot elevation gain. These pictures are from a seven mile "breakfast" hike.  We ate on a rocky ledge overlooking the valleys and mountains near the California-Mexico border between Tecate and Jamul.  Seeing the "mustangs" was really surprising (really ranch horses from a neighboring property).

The grounds, setting and amenities at RlaP were first rate.  Here are some photos. I loved smelling Cleveland sage and walking among chapparell and mediterranean gardens again.  It's still winter in Santa Fe!

I tried to get as much cardiovascular exercise as I could - but the pool and spa played important parts in my week.  As they say at RlaP - hammock time as is important as fitness time. I also ate well - never went "over the wall" - on the mostly vegetarian menus all week. I really enjoyed taking a cooking class from the executive chef - who is aiming
to release a cook book and open a full time cooking school later this year.