While on vacation in Acapulco Mexico, I also with my family and friends took a tour
             by boat to a small resort island. As we approached, I was struck by it's beauty. I knew
             this was going to be fun, but had no idea that this place would be forever in my mind.
             Two natives dressed in bright colored tropical shirts greeted us at the dock.
             They escorted us to an open-air type restaurant with a thatched roof that was actually
             attached to the pier at which we docked. The restaurant had a casual atmosphere that
             made us very comfortable. The food was served buffet style, with an elegant array of
             The entertainment provided in the restaurant during and after the buffet was delightful.
             A ten-minute introduction to the Mexican culture was followed by an intriguing native
             dance, that was performed by a man dressed in an authentic looking costume consisting
             of only a rawhide g-string with a short apron in the front. His sandals had leather
             cords winding halfway up his legs. This dance told a story of a hunter and his prey. It was
             narrated by a woman who was also in costume. Brightly dressed Mexican men were
             beating drums and banging sticks, to provide the sound effects for the story. This was
             truly a great beginning to a wonderful afternoon.
             Behind the restaurant was a low mountainous area, accessible by walking trails only.
             We hiked one of these trails, observing the brightly colored tropical plants and trees that
             flourished on this well maintained terrain. A beautiful waterfall added to the splendor,
             and when we reached the top, a lookout provided a panoramic view of the entire bay.
             What a breathtaking sight. There was a bar here, and after a cool drink we decided to
             head down. We took a different trail down that brought us to the base of the mountain. In
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