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...
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...
Valladolid, a Must-See in the Yucatan
One of the least-touristy areas of Mexico’s famed Yucatan Peninsula. Valladolid is a colonial town that has retained much charm and culture. It’s a must-see when visiting the Yucatan.
The Sleepy Town of Mahahual
I had heard about this little town in the southern Yucatan last year when we were in Cozumel. By the time we were in the area, we were ready for something different, and so we bypassed it and headed to Belize. Wanting to do something special for my birthday, and greatly needing something new to explore, we decided to head to the tiny former fishing village of Mahahual. Like many areas that have become dependent on tourism, Mahahual...
Bringing in the Double 4’s
I’ve always treated my child’s birthday as a special occasion. No matter where we’ve been, I’ve always tried to bring something . . . different to it and other special moments. I haven’t, however, always done that for myself. Growing up birthdays were not very big events. I was either living with my abusive mother, with one of her friends, or in foster care. While there are many very good foster...
Swimming With a Bus
Sure you see the pics of whale sharks and think Wow, they’re really huge! But you really can’t absorb it until you’ve been in the water with the behemoths. With this in mind we headed to Isla Mujeres, Mexico. We jumped aboard the bus in Playa del Carmen and went to downtown Cancun, crossed a busy street, and then waited in line for our hot, sweaty colectivo ride to Puerto Juarez to take the 20-minute ferry ride to...
