Surfing
Surf’s Up encouraged me to go surfing. I wanted to do it while we were in Ecuador. I wasn’t sure I would like it because I didn’t know if it was going to be safe, so I was a little afraid. First thing you do is exercises on land. My first time surfing I constantly kept falling. My second time it was like I could fly. You should learn to surf so if you go on vacation and they have surfing you can do it. It’s a really fun sport, and...
Monday photo: Cozumel’s east side
While Cozumel, Mexico, is an island, the more inhabited side does not have as much of an easy access to the beach. The western side is fringed with reef which means little to no waves, and popular swimming areas are also full of all sizes of rocks. The southern beach areas are filled with resorts and beach clubs which most days of the week are packed with tourists from the visiting cruise ships. Paved roads do not extend to the...
Life Lessons From Turtles
We had been looking forward to seeing the sea turtle release ever since I found out it was nesting season on Cozumel. This year has been extremely abundant which makes me very happy. Having seen green turtles in the water while snorkeling and diving, I have a great appreciation for their beauty and grace. There have been a lot of efforts made at turtle conservation around the world, but especially so here in Mexico. A typical nest...
Eats on the Cheap
How can I save money on food while traveling? I see this question frequently. It’s a great one really. There are many ways to reduce what you spend on food while traveling, and saving money on food translates to being able to save money for other activities, or making it more affordable to take a trip. Road Trips When taking a road trip, getting snacks at gas stations and convenience stores can quickly add up to a lot of...
Monday photo–Chichen Itza
Just over a year ago we visited the famous Chichen Itza ruins outside of Valladolid, Mexico. The constructions are really quite amazing when you consider the lack of technology compared to today. I’ll be writing more about our visit there, along with tips you won’t want to miss if you’re planning on going there, but for now I wanted to share this photo. It’s one of my favorites from our visit because...
