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By Times’ Junior Journalist Charlie Peterson If you missed the first three parts of my United States travel series, this is the trip we spent five years saving for. Part one took us to Las Vegas, part two to Los Angeles, the third part to Disneyland California, and now, in part four, we’re cruising around Mexico! Navigator of the Seas is an awesome ship; its engaging features make every voyage unforgettable for every guest! From an adults-only spa lounge (which I obviously wasn’t allowed to visit), to a rock-climbing wall, surfing simulator, and even a mini golf course – this ship accommodates everyone’s needs! Our ship took us to three destinations: Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta. In Cabo, we had such a cool time swimming with some Pacific bottlenose dolphins. We also were able to walk around the marina, where we saw some huge fish being hung and weighed by some fishermen. In Mazatlan, we had a cab take us around the town and we visited some hotspots like Liverpool Alley, which is a tribute to The Beatles on the waterfront. It entailed a bronze Abbey Road statue set, a bright red British phone booth, and a yellow submarine. We got some cool photos there and then went to a Mexican lolly shop and a traditional Mexican waterfront restaurant where I bought a cup of lemonade the size of my head! In Puerto Vallarta, we got another cab tour of the town. We were able to visit lots of places like a local market, where we bought some bowls and bracelets, a zipline, and we also visited Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, a beautiful old cathedral with tall twin towers and colourful stained-glass windows. One thing I would advise for someone to bring on a trip like this: A paper fan, sunnies and lots of sunscreen. Like Vegas, I was blown away with the heat and my whole family and others were sweating buckets before we had even left the boat terminal! Overall, this cruise was the perfect way to conclude our US adventure. From Las Vegas to Los Angeles, Disneyland, and finally cruising around Mexico, every part was unforgettable. I’d love to go back to America again one day, even if it’s just to visit Target. This trip was such an amazing, lifelong memory that I’ll never forget. Charlie Peterson is in year 9 at Macleans College
