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Cabo Trip Aftermath

I learned a few things from this trip to Cabo. Here they are:
* Fly out of San Jose instead of SFO because it is definitely worth the extra cost to not have to drive far (and go through traffic).
* Driving in Mexico is both exciting and scary. The highways are very narrow and have no shoulder, so be careful. If you are going to try to drive to beaches with your rental car you should rent something with four wheel drive. We really enjoyed our 4x4 adventure and were glad we got the jeep wrangler.
* Don't try to do too much. The only day that we bit off more than we could chew was the day we tried to check out the East Cape, La Paz, and then Todos Santos. No matter how much time you spend in Cabo (or Mexico in general) you will most likely not be able to do everything that you want, so just pick a few things, relax, and enjoy them.
* Be careful when leaving the airport. There will be lots of cabs and shuttles trying to trick you into taking them instead of your pre-arranged transportation. They will also try to charge you crazy prices ($75 for a ride to your hotel from the airport)). Ignore them and get outside the airport and find your transportation.

Other Insights
1. The all inclusive resort thing is pretty cool. It was much like going on a cruise except the alchoholic drinks were free and there was no gambling. But the service was good, the food was good, and the free water taxi to the beach was the icing on the cake.
2. Try to hit the East Cape so you can swim in the Sea of Cortez without the crowds. Most tourists are lazy and aren't willing to do any more than take the water taxi from the hotel to the beach and then lay on the beach like harbor seals all day long. That's good news if you're willing to put forth a little effort to find that one special spot. If you do put forth the extra effort I guarantee that you will be happy that you did.