The Nero Chronicles: Of Throwing Down Anchor and Sinking Hook

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Of Throwing Down Anchor and Sinking Hook

Some signs were subtle -- a shift of clime, a different air -- to indicate our ship had moored somewhere.

Others directly to the point did get, announcing this was where it's at, fair mateys, and woe to those poor souls who hadn't hit land yet.

Strange schools of fish

And lights did beckon

Otherworldy rock formations

And flowering crustaceans watched

As roadmaps indicating treasure

Egged us on

Down darkened trails we did venture

Under leafy canopies

We lounged when sun and thirst did strike us

Inhaled adventure

We tested shark-infested waters

Then built a campsite

Dined by bonfire

And slept by starlight

Armed for trade

And dressed for barter

The compass indicated town

So we set out in plumes and warpaint

To take those conquistadores down

We swilled strange brews and tasted potions

We fearlessly imbibed the stew

They proffered several local poisons -- which we avoided,

no thank you

Then suddenly a genie sprung

And trapped us in his tangled web

An impish Pan, his flute insnared us

Reeling us in with siren song

We narrowly escaped a scalping

But trade winds blew in with the dawn

The sprite was saved -- we smoked the peace pipe,

and the dervish left us free to roam

So we knifed a knave on our way back dockside

and took our own prized trophy home.

Lissa Pierce said...: Looks like you all had a great trip....especially the genie!; February 16, 2012 at 6:41 AM
anita said...: ooooh, Quite the sun-soaked adventure! Glad you're home safe and sound!; February 16, 2012 at 7:03 AM
candicecowin said...: Yay! So glad you enjoyed and found a little skull momento. ;) Resort looks beauty!; February 16, 2012 at 10:47 AM
Alcira Molina-Ali said...: Dear Lissa,

Yes, thanks, it was quite the raucous escapade.
Ah Mexico lindo, highly recommend it.
Cheers and thanks for stopping by to comment.
Alcira; February 18, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Alcira Molina-Ali said...: Dearest Anita,

It was fab indeed, yet as always, we're glad to be home.
Cheers, alcira; February 18, 2012 at 10:01 AM
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Alcira Molina-Ali said...: Howdy Candita,

It was a regular, riotous romp.
And as per uge, you know Nero can't return home without a little skullduggery.
Cheers, Alcira; February 18, 2012 at 10:03 AM
Lila Moonlight said...: You had an amazing holiday. Want to see Cancun very much, our italian&french couple friends moved to Mexico city and inviting us to visit them, maybe maybe : ) Your colorful outfits are matching the location perfectly. Still eyeing your skull colorful bangle : ) so pretty : ); February 22, 2012 at 3:57 PM