TRAVELS OF ANN

Most of the time, we cooked at the house. Sharon, Donnie’s wife, is a really good cook, so was, Gladys, the wife Donnie’s friend. Donnie cooked breakfasts.  Since it was almost the end of the trip, we decided to go to Playa del Carmen, shop around, and splurge on a really nice dinner.  We had steaks, one of the treasures of Mexico.  I quit eating meat 2 yrs ago, especially big pieces of beef, like steaks. It was delicious!! Fell on my stomach like lead. But, Oh, did I enjoy it.

Time is going fast.
Today is a sunny day. We are going for a boat snorkel.
Hope you like the pictures.

My daughter, Kasey, nickname of Kandi. She flew into Cancun, we picked her up. I am looking forward to spending some time with her, going snorkeling, and hanging out together.

The next day we are going back to YAL KU snorkeling.

Today, we decided at the last minute to take a boat out to the reef

at Puerto Morelos. We walked down the beach to catch the boat, it only cost $25.00 US.

Unfortunately I did not have my camera. Too bad it was a sunny day, the reef was shallow, it makes for a really pictures, but you must have your camera.

The next day, we had the boat picked us up at the house. We went for a snorkel at a deep reef. The pictures are not so good since they are taken from flying overhead. It was overcast and the wind was strong.

It is a gorgeous sunny day. Went on a reef dive in Puerto Morelos. It is about a 5 minute boat ride, The boats are small. It is cheaper than Belize, but more self service. In Belize, the first time you get fitted for your BC, weights, then enjoy breakfast they provide, and get on the boat. Here you have to help carry all the gear to the boat, including 8 tanks, and help load on the boat. Then the same when you return. Not complaining, just different. I don’t need to say much, let the pictures speak for themselves.

went to dive a ship wreck. It was sunk on purpose to provide an artificial reef. It is at 80 ft on a sandy bottom. Most of the time, wreck dives are not that interesting, once it is seem, its not such a big deal.  This one was different due to the abundance of fish.

I saw the largest puffer fish I have ever seen.

Today a day trip is planned to visit a town 2 hrs drive inland, away from the coast, and visit a Mayan Ruin.

Everywhere in Mexico, my heart went out to all the stray dogs. These are the mayan dogs.

We went out to eat.

This morning, the plan is to go to YAL KU a snorkeling place in Akumal, south of Playa del Carmen. Admittedly, I am dragging a bit. How I love vacation. Just how much beauty, fun, enjoyment, can one person take?

YAL KU is a rock spring with an outlet to the ocean. It is clear, cool with lots of tropical fish. There are private palapas (thached roof cabana) for rent. Our group secured one for a long relaxing day of snorkeling.with a picnic.

Yal Ku was nestled in lush tropical grounds, with interesting sculptures strategically placed for interesting visual impact.

“WELCOME TO THE HOTEL CALIFORNIA…YOU CAN CHECK IN, BUT YOU CAN NEVER LEAVE”

Pleasant flight into Cancun in a Tropic Air 12 seater prop plane. Over lovely coastlines, we arrived into the terminal where the private jets enter. On arrival at the terminal, the pulled our our suitcases, and brought the dogs out to sniff. Cleared, we walked into beautiful modern facilities with our own customs and immigration person, no waiting.

Donnie and Sharon picked me up in their VW van, really cool, after a small miscommunication about arrival. We arrived into the Enchanted Villa, really named VILLA.  It is located on the outskirts of Puerto Morelos, between Cancun and Playa del Carmen. It is a 3 story Mediterranean style villa, with a pool in the front and the blue ocean in the back. My bedroom is on the second floor with 2 queen size beds, a walk in closet and a private bath. A veranda, off the bedroom runs the length of the house.

There are several resident iguanas that like to eat hibiscus flowers.

It was hard to leave Paradise. Was a wonderful visit to Placencia Belize for 2 weeks. At this time, the end of the trip, I would be thinking about home. It is hard to believe that I have 2 more weeks of vacation. I am going to Puerto Morelos, Mexico between Cancun and Playa delCarmen, on the Mexican Caribbean. I was invited by Donnie a former professor and his wife Sharon. They go frequently. Donnie makes documentary films in Mexico. They are both divers.

There are a couple of ways to get from Belize to Mexico, bus or small plane. I decided to fly.