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...
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...
A slice of paradise on Ecuador’s coast
We came to this area for Tigger to take some surfing lessons. We “discovered” this little beach town (Olón) while staying at a nearby resort and immediately fell in love with it and moved there after our stay at the resort was done. Tigger and I both agreed this town has made it onto our list of places we’d live longer term. In this photo I loved the juxtaposition of the thatched cabañas, the awnings for people...
