We started our day early again but this time, we
weren’t headed to the Pier. Our adviser told us to just take a cab on this one
as it will be complicated if we take the bus, and just to be in the safe side,
so we did. We hopped into a cab which was so easy as there are always cabs outside our
hotel. The hotel staff actually helped us make sure that the driver knows where
we are going. super friendly. The
cabs over there didn’t have meters on them. It has a fixed fare, I
guess, and the fare varies on how many you are in the
cab and how far you're going. It wasn’t that expensive at all. And for the life
of me, I can’t remember how much we paid the cab.
As soon as we got to the dolphin
center, we had time to spare still. We booked for a swim experience with the
dolphin and after yesterday's buwis-buhay with the cave, I told my friend maybe
I'll just hug the dolphin and whatever but I won’t actually swim with the
dolphin anymore, scared of
swimming haha. But when I was in there I just forgot all of my fears and I
don’t know I felt a connection with Lulu the dolphin? The whole experience with
the dolphin is amazing. It was definitely unforgettable. It was a memory I'll
forever cherish. I danced with her, did tricks with her. It was short but it
was definitely UH-MAZING! (photos at the end of the post!)
After the dolphin experience, we
headed back to the hotel for some rest before our grand finale. It was our last
night in Puerto Vallarta and we booked ourselves with this enchanting dinner,
as they described it. Oh yeah, before actually resting, we explored a little
bit and bought some souvenirs. I suck at this actually. I don’t think I'm
thoughtful enough for souvenirs. and besides my mom is such an expert in
gift-shop-shopping. It's the first thing she looks for in a place and I just
didn’t think I can buy her enough ahahaha anyway. after shopping I was so tired
that after lunch, I just went back to our room and slept. It was that kind of
sleep that you remember because it was sooo good. It was only for a few hours
but my energy was back to 100% and I was ready for another adventure.
We were back at the Pier as it is
our meeting place, yet again. We were going to Las Caletas Island, that's where
the dinner and the show is. While we were waiting at the pier, a mime walked
in. I HATE MIMES. for some reason... It's because in the Philippines they are
really annoying and you know our comedy is most of the time making fun of
someone and I just don’t like being made fun of. I didn’t want to make eye
contact with him but I couldn't resist it. It was actually really funny. He had
an iPhone in his arms and a portable speaker so he had sound effects. After his
show, he introduced himself as actually part of Vallarta Adventures and is part
of the entertainment for the evening. No dull moment in this trip.
The trip to the island was a little
long and it was already night time so it was a little chilly. They served
drinks at the boat and to be honest, I think my friend and I were the only
20-something in that boat. Most of them were elderly, and boy do they know how
to have fun. When we got to island. It was weird for me... they said that the
performers over there were previous members of the Cirque do Soleil so I
imagined something like that but you know in a fun colorful kind of way.
Looking back to it, I think I actually know why it was weird for me, because
for the first time in our trip it wasn't "buwis-buhay" and the place
was romantic. I mean with all of the adrenaline rush we had my mind was just
expecting something like that. So when we got to the island, it was romantic
and all and the performers were there to welcome us and of course they were in
character so by welcome us I mean, stare us down until we got to our seat. The
food was really good. I had the best mashed potatoes with cheese. I normally can’t
eat it by itself, I need steak or chicken, but they just made it so good that
it was perfect on its own. There were lots of other food and they were all
good. After the festive dinner was the show.
The show was really, really
spectacular. It was amazing. All the praises I got from random people, at the
hotel, at the pharmacy and everywhere else, they were right. It was a portrayal
of their myths and culture in a very entertaining way. I know I haven’t been
describing it in a really descriptive? Way but its only because I can’t do
justice with it, you have to be there to fully appreciate the show. So if ever
you’re in Vallarta, and you love good food and world-class entertainment,
definitely book yourself in Rhythm of the Night.
The boat ride back was cold and dark
and to be honest we were just drained out. There was entertainment at the boat,
and this is not really their fault, but we just had the best entertainment
yesterday so… hahaha, it’s just really hard to top it soo… but their “chicken
little” this little young dude they had with the crew, is really good. I think
he is training to be someday part of the show (rhythms of the night) with his
mad skillz. There was even a part of the trip where they closed the lights in
the entire both so it was pitch black, with just a little hint of light for all
the lovers to dance under the stars, it was so romantic, I wanted to jump
outside the boat of jealousy because I don’t have my man with me. Hahahah but
yeah. Over-all this adventure was 10/10. I feel like I have been saying that
for the whole entire trip but it’s true. So there. Our last night in Mexico,
with a bang!
-till the next adventure!
PHOTO DUMP!!
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