Service in Cabo Pulmo

 When we heard there was a group going to Cabo Pulmo for service, we said, "Count us in!" This hardy group made plans to go for the day, and work their way in service on the way home. 

We said, "Why go for the day, when we can bring our trailer and play a little too?"

We decide to leave the afternoon before so we will have time to get there and set up.  We camp along the way, and as we are traveling to our arranged meeting spot the next morning, the group passes us on the road.  They had things all planned out for us by the time we got there.

Service was great!  There were 12 of us total, in 3 groups.  We opted for the walking territory, which included some informal, and had  some nice conversations, including one with a man who spent 20 years in Missoula! The water was gorgeous, and it was a little hard to concentrate, haha.  Jack waited patiently in the trailer, in the shade, until we all met back at Tito's restaurant for lunch. The family that owns the restaurant are in the Spanish congregation in Santa Cruz (where the Kingdom Hall is), and made us a delicious lunch!  Mark and I had fresh dorado (mahi mahi).  Everyone shared service experiences while we filled our bellies, and soon it was time to say goodbye to the service group and start the goofing off!

It is so green! That hurricane really brightened things up!

The driving group

The walking group, haha

See why we got a little distracted???

A little beach witnessing, haha

Tito's restaurant, home of the Minjares family

Jack is adjusting to the heat, this one is freezing!

Cory and Janice Grauman, Steve and Vikki Bailey (left), Kenny & Pam Cunningham

Having a little fun at the campsite (see the horses in the distance?)

We set up camp in a little public camp spot right on the water.  Jack really enjoyed swimming and looking for dead fish.  The next morning, we took a walk and Mark did a little snorkeling. 

Sunrise from camp

My morning cup of "instant joe"

We spent a few valuable minutes trying to figure out just how this happened.....

Can't pull it out.  Must be the missing link

The water is calling and I must go

But first we will head back from our lovely hike.  Jack has managed to find a coconut husk that he thinks is worth about a million dog treats.  He carries it for some distance, then decides it would be best to deposit that thing in the bank and let it collect interest.  He desperately searches for the ideal spot.

"No one will ever think of looking here, right by the road...."
He proudly buries his treasure with his nose.

Time to wash off all traces, and test the water temperature for Mark

Giving Mark some last minute instructions

Lifeguard on duty

The pelicans kept a close eye on him, but all too soon it was time to turn the wagons for home.

No shortage of cows along the road

We have more events planned for the weekend, so must get back.  But it was refreshing and so much fun!