Going Home

We were up at the crack of dawn.  My Cousin and her guy were leaving on a shuttle at 6:45 a.m. The good part is that we managed to get some really good pics with the Sunrise.  There was a particularly bright star under the moon, and it was a must have pic. 

After saying our goodbyes, I knew I was never going back to sleep, so I began the task of breaking down the Condo. While I was doing this, I received a call from Lupita.  She brought us tamales!!  (Shhh....this is against the rules due to Covid, but Covid be damned...I’m not missing out on the best tamales I’ve ever sampled!) I hurry down to get them and when I went to tip her, she held me close and said “No, this is from my heart”. Yeah, I’m tearing up just writing this. 

Breaking down the condo:

1. Empty all trash cans
2. Throw out all refrigerator items
3. Strip down all beds
4. Collect all towels, wash cloths, linens and place in pile
5. Put all dirty dishes in dishwasher and run
6. Make sure all hair dryers are back in their bags
7. Throw out all soap bars
8. Look for loose trash and throw out
9. Check all plugs (Apple connectors)
10. Take all recyclables and trash to trash cans 
11. And last but most certainly not least...leave a tip for my housekeeping staff.

I break down the Condo for a number of reasons:

1. Especially in Cabo, the housekeeping staff are not paid enough and it makes their job easier.
2. It helps to ensure the next guest gets into the room on time.
3. It’s my home away from home, so I treat it that way.
4. I don’t pay housekeeping fees (part of my member package), so this helps out.
5. It builds my reputation. Believe it or not, I have a very good reputation (especially with Coral Baja, Villa Vera Puerto Mio) and it goes a long way to ensuring that I’m treated well and I stay in the best Condos. 

This trip, they took excellent care of me, and I appreciate it! They have come to be my second family.

The Golden Rule goes far in Mexico. Her people are generous and warm. Her scenery varies, her tequila is exquisite, the food unforgettable, the weather stunning...but it’s mostly her people. I just can’t stop coming back!  Now...if I could just get a grip on Spanish...