While on vacation in Acapulco Mexico, I, along with my family and friends took a tour
by boat to a small resort island. As we approached, I was awestruck by its beauty. I knew this
was going to be fun, but had no idea that this place would be forever etched in my mind. We
were greeted at the dock by two natives dressed in brightly colored tropical shirts, white pants
and shoes. They were also wearing smiles just as bright. 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 Mexican and American cuisine. 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, performed by a man dressed in an authentic
looking costume consisting of only a rawhide G-string with a short apron front. His sandals had
leather cords winding halfway up his legs. This dance depicted 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 providing 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 greatly 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 front of us, about 150 f...