January 20, 2015. Nuevo Vallarta, Mex. The Pool.

The area is lovely but for many reasons, today was the first time I ventured down to sit by the pool. There is ample shade under the little huts and plenty of lounge chairs along with straight back chairs too. And of course, there is always a breeze, so it is a perfect spot to read or watch the people or swim. More people at Playa Royale are over weight. Lots of people floating in the pool on inflatables enjoying the sun. But the best part of the pool area is the foliage. The blossoms are everywhere and the palm trees tall. The groundkeepers do an excellent job of maintaining the plantings. Ken loves them, especially because he does not need to trim any of the bushes or hedges. Each year there is something new. The lounge chairs are new this year, and the large huts housing the barbecue grills have been enclosed with sliding doors. But basically the area looks the same. The large iguana ambles around the grass, but the people change. We all get older and a bit infirm but I still enjoy the pool area although this year I can not swim because of my catheter. Perhaps next year!!