Riviera Maya Saturday 25 Feb 2012

We return home today. How did this day arrive so quickly? The week has just flown by.

We had breakfast with Darren and the boys while Sue attended yoga with Tyler. When we met up with them, we learned that we had some sickies on our hands. Brett was up frequently overnight to throw up. Carla was also feeling under the weather, but not to the same extent. It is tempting to blame food, but the food has been so good, that I find that hard to believe. Brett was feeling a little “off” already yesterday afternoon. Maybe he got a flu bug or too much sun.

Anyway, we had to check out by noon and our pick up was not until 5 pm, so we had to find a way to care for our sickies. Fortunately, Darren and Sue are here for another day, so Carla and Brett were able to sleep in their room most of the afternoon. Laura took Brett to the resort doctor who gave him a shot to reduce his nausea and stomach cramps and recommended an electrolyte drink for hydration.

The rest of us just hung out for the afternoon, relaxing. By the time the bus arrived at 5, Carla and Brett were both up and mobile, but still not feeling well. Justin looked a little sad and bewildered when we boarded the bus. He had a crowd of playmates all week. Tyler had a great game going with him just before the bus arrived. Suddenly we were all leaving. What is going on?!

We were through airport security by 6:30 and departed on time at 8:30. Before departure, the pilot offered us an opportunity to get off, saying there was a winter storm warning in Regina. We arrived a little early, just before 1:30 am, quickly made our way through customs and immigration and baggage claim, caught taxis, and were home by 2 am. While the weather at home was not real pleasant, the storm had not lived up to its advance billing.

Our sickies soon recovered at home, but Celeste was really bushed on Sunday and came down with flu symptoms on Monday that kept her down most of the week.

And so ends one of the best holidays ever for us! The Vancouver gang has one more day.