Accompanied by the salt wind and the cry of seabirds, the surf swishes and sways a lullaby. Cool white sand squishes between my toes while I read one of the many novels I brought with me. The sun tries to warm my skin, but the cool breeze thwarts the effort. Just another perfect day in San Carlos, Mexico. With beautiful surroundings, a multitude of things to do, and the chance to interact with wildlife, Condominios Pilar is my favorite vacation spot.
January is the time to visit our timeshare retreat which originally belonged to my grandparents. Condominios Pilar is a small group of Spanish style condos on the west coast of Sonora, tucked between a small inlet and the El Soldado estuary. The gleaming white walls play canvas to bright pink Bougainvillea flowers and are framed by red tile roofs, wrought iron balconies, and palm trees. The entrance is surrounded by lush green bushes trimmed to look like various animals. However, the view from the back patio is magic. A small grassy area gives way …show more content…
A morning stroll on the beach searching for interesting shells is the perfect way to start. Coordinating the morning stroll with low tide increases the chances of finding incredible specimens. In town, colorful clothes, glassware, jewelry, and rugs indicative of the culture of Mexico are available at eclectic shops that line the street. A short trip away is a pearl farm where you can learn about how pearls are formed and purchase a treasure. At Gary’s Dive Shop you can charter the most amazing fishing trip. After fishing for a few hours the boat anchors in a quiet cove where the cook takes over. Gently bobbing in the cove and eating tacos made from the fish that were just on your line perfectly caps off the trip. Back at the condo, kayaking in the ocean is one of my favorite activities. A route including a stop on the island toward the end of the inlet makes some of the most wonderful encounters