WE'RE BAAAACK!!

We made it back to Waukon from South Carolina on Monday.

No we didn't fly back, but this video is one that I forgot to put on the last post.  It shows how close planes were coming to our motel in Miami.

The last post I told about the cruise stop in Key West.  After a day at sea along with some events with the Gold Wing group (about 300 of us including seven couples from Iowa this time), we arrived in Cozumel, MX.  There Julie and I took a tour of the island.  Our first stop was at a park where we saw miniature models of Mayan monuments, churches, and Cozumel itself.

Our next stop was a chocolate maker.  Here they import the cocoa beans, process them, and end up with delicious chocolate.  We were first entertained by a Mayan descendant and a loud parrot.

We were then given a demonstration on how the chocolate is made.

We were then invited to sample some of the various chocolates, and purchase some of the bars if we liked them.  We did buy three bars.  They did not make it back to Waukon!

Our next stop was a family tequila distillery.  They actually grow their own plants to use to make the product.

We were then invited to sample some of the flavors of tequila that they produce.

We sampled six different flavors in small shot glasses.  Not being a tequila drinker, if I had put down one more shot, I would have had to crawl back to the bus.  We did purchase two bottles of passion fruit and pina colada.  Those bottles did reach Waukon, and if you come to the cookout on Memorial Day at our house, you will also get to sample them.

Our bus then returned us back to the city for shopping and photos.  I took some of the harbor there.  Cozumel's only industry is tourism.  And actually it was Jacques Cousteau (remember him?) who got the tourism started here by discovering the excellent diving just off the coast.  Divers come by the thousands to explore the waters off Cozumel.

ARCH DEDICATED TO COUSTEAU

OUR SHIP IN PORT

The major form of transportation in Cozumel is scooters.  They outnumber other vehicles two to one, since the price of gas is over $4.50 a gallon.

We departed Cozumel and set sail for our return to Miami.  On the way, the Wingers group held a 60's party where prizes were awarded for best costumes and best dancers.

COUPLE FROM FT. DODGE

We arrived back in Miami on Saturday morning, and actually found the traffic moving well as we headed north back to Panama City Beach.  Overall we really enjoyed the cruise again.  We were able to see old friends and meet new ones and had a lot of fun doing the various activities.  We also ate way too much!!

UPCOMING EVENT
On March 25th at 7PM we will be having our twelfth annual PMS meeting at the Old Rossville Store.  This usually proves to be a fun evening getting together again after a long winter and talking smack.  You will soon be getting a "formal" invite in the mail along with the 2020 ride schedule.

Also, we will need a new post ride supper hang out!

WHAT'S LEFT OF GUS & TONY'S

Guess what WNR is doing this on his 70th birthday!!

Until we meet again, here's some thoughts for the weeks ahead.
Thanks to Dennis & Marlene.

"Told my wife I wanted to be cremated.  She made an appointment for Tuesday."

Confuse your doctor by putting on rubber gloves at the same time he does.

My wife asked me to take her to one of those restaurants where they make the food right in front of you.  So I took her to Subway and that's how the fight started.