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Playa del Carmen and Cozumel
Getting off the bus in Playa del Carmen was a relief. Though we stepped from the cold blast of the air conditioning to the wet heat of the Riviera Maya once again, it was still nice to be off our butts and walking around. Little did we know how sore we’d be tomorrow after the bus ride to Belize. But I get ahead of myself. From the bus terminal we walked across the street and through the plaza toward the beach. We thought, wouldn’t it be nice to stay here for a while? Sandy beaches … tourists sizzling like glazed hams in the sand, their leathery hides shimmering in the afternoon sun. Well, ok, that part wasn’t too tempting, but regardless we wanted to drop our bags and find our hotel. … Read entire article »
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Cancun International Airport to Playa del Carmen
Ah, the humidity, the heat, the light, the people. As soon as we stepped off the plane, all this hit us with a loud, wet smack, like a kiss from your weird aunt from the Old Country. The one you’re excited to see, but who makes you a little nervous because you don’t quite know what to expect from her. Walk this Way The interesting thing about Mexican Customs and Immigration is that after you go through the metal detector you see a short version of a walk/don’t walk sign waiting for you. It’s sort of like that scene from the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe when you see the street lamp sitting out in the woods, the walk/don’t walk sign is surrounded, not by the hushed quiet of a winter … Read entire article »
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Back from Belize!
We’re back from Belize, and boy are my arms tired. It was a great trip with some ups and downs and I will try to catch up on my blogging now that I’m back. There are plenty of pictures to share, and experiences to be learned from. … Read entire article »
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