Cruisin' the Mexican Riviera! More pics to come, Emily has the rest!

 

I'm on board the Carnival Spirit in San Diego port! My sister Emily and I flew out of SLC March 20th and boarded the ship for a full week of fun in the sun down the Mexican Riviera! It was very overcast and windy in San Diego that morning so I wore my hat (which I had bought on my previous trip to San Diego when we went to a Padres game)!

 

Have you ever driven across the Coronado Bridge? If not, it's quite an experience. Take turns with the driver so everyone has a chance to look over the entire city!

The tug boat helping us into position as we embark on our journey to Mexico!

I'm not sure where this was taken, but I believe on our way out of San Diego. Beautiful!

Land's End! Bienviendo a Cabo San Lucas! The rock formations are absolutely breathtaking! Sea lions are everywhere as we took a water taxi to Lover's Beach. Great name, I know! And the best part is the connecting beach on the back is named, Divorce Beach! :) Just to the left of Land's End is a rock formation which sat in the shade, and that is where the sea lions laid out! I loved hearing them bark or whatever you call the sound they make. It was really fun to watch them in their natural surroundings!

Passing Pelican beach, Emily in our water taxi enjoying the view and sun!

I officially name this rock...Sea Lion rock! There had to be about 20 or so, they are so cute!

Divorce beach! Desolate...I hope, let's have no visitors! The waves were actually higher on this side. We enjoyed watching and listening to the waves crash down on the beach.

A glimpse of a sea lion! I took the picture too late, but he was there!

The beautiful waves on Divorce beach

A view from the walkway around the pier in Cabo San Lucas!

Sunset in Cabo...this is what paradise looks like!

Pictures of a devastated Japan

 

The 9.0 earthquake hit northern Japan around 2:40pm on March 11, 2011. Tsunami sirens immediately began warning citizens to get to higher ground. They were well prepared but had little warning to get to safety. Above, houses tossed around like they don't weigh a thing, lie amongst the debris.

 

 Tsunami waves crashing into the city

A yacht tossed around in the waves, is found on top of a house after the debris settled

A mans hand caught between the rubble...so sad. This was the worst earthquake to hit Japan. The earthquake, which ranked 9.0 on the Richter scale, didn't even cause the most damage. The devastation from the tsunami was much worse. The death toll is estimated in the tens of thousands. This natural disaster has had me captivated. I've been intrigued to watch the news, home videos, and any updates on the citizens of Japan. My prayers are with you, bless you all!