He was so excited he woke and early to finish chores.

We awoke to rain this morning. Well no, we heard the rain all night. And it's predicted to rain all week.

But that's okay, we're on our way to Sayulita, a little town just north of Puerto Vallarta. I can't say Puerto Vallarta without thinking of "The Love Boat". Somehow Captain Stubing, Julie, Isaac, Doctor Bricker and crew steered a ship here from Los Angeles each week and didn't kill anyone. Anyway... we're off for some sun and surf and relaxation.

Uneventful start of the trip, boarded our Alaska Airlines flight without much in the way is ruckus. First stop San Francisco, then off to Mexico.

As we drove to the airport we tried to recall any Spanish; nope, not much there with French and Italian overlaid.