Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas was everything we expected--and once we were rested, we had a great time! On the one hand, it's unmistakably geared towards tourists; there are high end shopping areas, streets lined with local shops (clothing, blankets, jewelry, pottery), and plenty of people approaching visitors trying to sell their wares. Terraces are dug into all the surrounding hillsides in order to plaster them with condos and timeshares; indeed, we saw very little damage from the hurricane, and plenty of new construction going on. On the other hand, it wasn't just geared toward shopping, it was geared toward fun: a wide array of restaurants and water activities, as well as places to simply stroll, created a cheerful atmosphere.

We had some maintenance to attend to, but mostly just enjoyed a couple days of wandering around the town, both the tourist areas and the neighborhoods surrounding them. We were still feasting on sashimi from the dorado, but treated ourselves to a couple of fun meals out. The first was at a very local place off the beaten path, where the owner plied us with extras to try and recommended a marvelous dish that was heated in a bowl made from lava rock. The other was at Cabo Wabo, an iconic tourist spot that is apparently quite the nightclub--long after we've fallen asleep!--but had terrific appetizers and 2 for 1 margaritas in the afternoon.

A lasting memory will be the San Lucas Church, a modest structure nearly lost amongst the encroaching new buildings. Though the doors were wide open, we didn't enter; it was a living sanctuary, with a few individuals praying inside, and we didn't want to disturb them. It was a moving scene...

Before we leave this area, we will anchor outside the main harbor and go explore the actual cape--called Land's End--with its beach and snorkeling areas by dinghy. That will be after I've had internet access, though, so those stories and photos will have to wait until we stop in La Paz, a few weeks from now. 

Condos/timeshares near the Cape

Land's End: the tip of Baja de California peninsula

First meal out in Cabo

Sportfishing boats fill the harbor

Lunch at Cabo Wabo

San Lucas Church

Typical downscale shopping

Typical upscale shopping