My Mexico trip was like a dream. Partly because I was pretty sleep-deprived throughout the whole trip and partly because I couldn’t believe I’d actually made it! After a plane ride, a bit of walking, another plane ride, and a mini road trip, we finally arrived at our destination of San Carlos, Mexico where the wedding was held. 
This is the gang I traveled with throughout the trip. I hadn’t seen these lovely folks in nearly a year or longer, so it was wonderful to reunite with them. We stayed at the San Carlos Plaza, which was right on the beach. By the time we arrived, we were itching to get out of the travel clothes we’d been in for hours and explore what the hotel had to offer.
Not only was the hotel on the beach, but it also had a spectacular pool area as well. For some reason I hadn’t fully realized how warm it would be, but luckily I’d packed a few dresses for the trip. I threw one of these on and then ran down to the beach to dip my toes in the water. I love standing in the ocean and feeling the water rush over my feet as the sand moves underneath me.
After some beach time, we headed over to the pool area to lounge around for a bit before dinner. As the sun began to set, I was just so glad to be there and really excited for the wedding for the next day.
Check back later in the week for part 2/3 of my Mexico trip!
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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looks amazing! what a beautiful get away!
Thank you Jane!
Oh my gosh, LOOKS GORGEOUS THERE!
It really was so pretty!
Wonderful images, it just looks amazing, I always liked parts of Mexico. You’ve captured it beautifully. /Madison
Thanks so much Madison!
Oh my gosh, these photos are so beautiful! Looks like a lovely time :) Thanks for the sweet words about my jewelry on Coco and Mingo!
Thanks you so much Kristyn! And of course, glad that I could be introduced to your shop on Jessica’s blog :)
these photos are awesome!!
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Thank you! :)
San Carlos! I’m usually across the bay in Miramar, but I love the whole Guaymas area. I hope you had a wonderful time!
Such a gorgeous area and I did have a wonderful time. I really hope I can go back for a longer stay soon!
SO gorgeous!! Oh, I can just feel the warmth radiating! It looks like it was just beautiful and the weather was amazing! I would love to visit there one day! I’m glad you had a great time and I’m so looking forward to more!
Aww, thanks so much for you sweet comment! It’s such a beautiful spot and I hope you can visit one day too!
These pictures are gorgeous! I feel like several of them could be featured in a catalog for this hotel. The water can’t be that blue, can it?
Brittney
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Thank you so much Brittney! And the water really is that blue! It was almost a little unreal how pretty it was there :)
YOu and these photos are PERFECT, Nnenna! I wish I was on vacation :)
Awww, thanks so much sweet lady! :D
What lovely pictures! It’s crazy to think how different the weather is in different parts of the world.
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Thank you Jenmarie! I know- the weather was like going from late fall to early summer!
Gorgeous pics! I’m going to flip through these while shivering in my apartment lol :p
Thank you! Yeah, the weather was like night and day when I came back! :)
Pretty pretty! How are you liking your lens?
Thank you! I’m loving it so far! Definitely an improvement, although I still have lots and lots of practicing to do.
Looks like the perfect location for a wedding! I wish I was on the beach right now
It was so lovely! Looking at these pictures, I’m wishing the same thing! :)