We arrived at Nachi about 9 am Cozumel time which was not the same as ship time. I think it was an hour earlier than ship time.
We werent the first there and they welcomed us with open arms. And a big sombrero, ya know the velvet tacky kind? Yes, those ones. They took the obligatory pics first of me and Joshua then Beth and Chase then the 4 of us. I dont have pics because they wouldnt allow us to take our own. I know they need to make their money but do people really buy those? No judgement or tone, just wondering? They are cheap camera quality as we would find out later as the lady tried very hard, and very kindly, to sell them.
I had put down like a $17 deposit online and had to pay the remainder upon arriving. They took debit cards so I used that. I wanted to save the rest of my pesos for tips and the taxi back.
They were just setting up for the day and we immediately saw our friends who were part of the wedding party.
It was a gorgeous warm Mexico day.
We were set up down the beach with four chairs and a palapa. The palapa was large enough to give us all shade all day. Nice job Nachi.
Our server was introduced to us and we ordered some beers and pina coladas, virgin for Joshua. I will tell you the service started out like gangbusters but then slowed down dramatically. Same with the potency of the drinks. They were strong at first and then became pretty weak by days end. Not complaining as I am as much informing. Drink early!
Several vendors of Nachis came by offering various water activities to which we said no to except for a snorkel set for Joshua. It was $5 to rent the mask. I should have bought one at Mega. Newbie.
Nachis food menu. Dont worry kids, the prices are in Pesos and this was an AI so it could have said anything and not mattered.
I wanted to mention that I met some ladies in the water while Joshua was off with his friends from the ship. These ladies told me that they have been coming to Nachi for years but when they tried to book it was full. They decided to give it a go anyway. Looks like they were successful. A nice propina was all it took so according to my not so scientific method, Nachi had 100 +6 guests that day. LOL!
It was basically a day of swimming and playing and eating and drinking.
Joshua and his friends from the ship, Sierra and Savanah all rented one of those banana tubes. Their mom is Jennifer, the girl I'm taking the shot with at the Mixology. Super great family.
Beth took this, thanks Beth!
The pool was really nice but I didnt go in more than my feet. Given the choice between the ocean and a pool, I will choose the ocean every single time.
The beach at Nachi wasn't nice fine sand but felt like ground up shells, very rough and not white. The water was blue and warm.
Now for the grub!
Their versions of nachos. OMG I love real Mexican food. Yummy Mexican cheese with beans, salsa, and guacamole.
Its tradition; dont worry we pick them up:
Joshua's shrimp cocktail type dish. This was delicious!
BIG shrimp and new soccer ball:
Chicken tacos and cheesecake. The tacos had that fresh cream and Mexican cheese. Amazing!
Our AI included an app, entrees, drinks, and dessert EACH for both of us. We didnt come close to eating our share. Oh well.
We left Nachi to go back to the ship about 3:30 or so. All aboard was 5:45 and we wanted to do a little shopping. I had a friend email me with a medication request and I wanted to see if Mexico got any new local trinkets in the last month. LOL!
Can I tell you how happy I was that we chose late dining? For any of you sun worshippers like me, late is the way to go!
On the way back Chase sat up front:
We arrived back at the port/shopping area and looked around a little. I found my friends meds. The Mega didnt have them earlier so I was glad I found them. We also ran into a cute kid making bracelets. Joshua being Joshua wanted to buy one for Ozzy our server. He also found a Barcelona (think futbal) for himself. Our guy had to make the Ozzy one as you can imagine as they dont have those laying around.
We sauntered back to the ship, resisting Sbux once again.
Ah what a lovely ship she is!
We got back through security in no time and guess what Disney did NOT confiscate? Joshuas very not hidden soccer ball.
We stopped and got drinks and a slice of pizza and headed to our cabin.
When we returned we found this:
And an arcade gift card for Joshua. I am guessing it was for the missing soccer ball. Thank you Disney. I appreciate you trying to make good. But the card didn't explained what it was for. I can only imagine the soccer ball. The wave phones were a headache but not free wine worthy.
We had a wonderful day in Cozumel with Beth and Chase.
Up next: dinner and dancing and drinking. Lots!
To be continued......