We flew into Cancun to clear skies and sunshine (which came with the obligatory heat and humidity). After going through customs, and Mom and Dad's first stamp on their passports we were on our way. I was super excited to see my parents as they experienced another country, especially Mexico! We headed towards Chichen Itza on the toll road and stopped at Valladolid to get gas. The attendent filled up the tank and the total came to $285 pesos, we gave him $300 and he said the total was $385. We looked at the meter but he had already started another vehicle... hmmm. So, our first transaction in Mexico was us getting ripped off by the gas station attendent. Great! We arrived at the Dolores Alba Hotel and had a delicious Yucatan dinner. The next morning,
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