Sand finds it's way into every crack...

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Hola lush people. We hope you all had a stunning xmas and dirty new year?


Lordy, more than a month without a blog entry! We could say we have been really busy but the truth is our time has been taken up with beach, sun and lazy filled. Right to the top and over flowing.

Our goodbye to El Salavdor took us on a two day coach trip uo to Mexico, Cancun. A glizty beach side resort were we meet Fleur for festiveness. Xmas dinner on the bay and then chilling out on the beach, very lush but no Eastenders xmas spesh!

After a week we headed off to Isle de Cozemel and for beach. We did some amazing snorkelling. Unfortunelty dont have any pictures but we saw a load of fish. Rainbow coloured, white with a blue streek, brown and yellow, zebra striped, orange, star fish, sting rays, octupus. It was being an extra in Finding Nemo...

We all then went to Tulum for a few days. A stunning beach with cystal clear water and white sands.




Fleur and Tim went off to Central America (very sad) and me and Andy spend a few more days on the beach before taking a plane up to the pacific coast to Puerto Vall.

A cute little seaside town with a stunning bay and surronding beaches. It is also a gay resort, so it was quite nice to meet people and go out and about. Most our time was taken up with the beach, swimming, drag shows, bingo, clubbing, hiring little bubble bee coloured beatles, whale whatching and you guessed it...eating!


It has all gone so quick but at the same time or so slow. We are glad to be coming home to see all you lush people but not to the cold.

So be seeing you for tea and catch up very soon. Love me and Andy xxx

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Photos

Our last few minutes on the beach...
A mix of sad and happy and saying goodbye to the beach...

Comments

[Linds]

Two Happy Returns (!) and a Happy Birthday!!
Well.... the end is near! Your return is much anticipated!! AND a Birthday to celebrate too!!! HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday Andy!! We can't wait to see you and hear ALL the stories!!! Show us your pics and we'll show you ours!! (...of your 'relative-to-be' haha!) You left an Uncle, and return a Great Uncle - HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN AWAY???!!! See you both soon, much love as always, Linds xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Lorna]

Ola
Am digging the socks! Hope you have a good few last days...savour the last moments and insulate yourself with lots of sun vibes. Look forward to seeing you both soon. Wishing you a very Happy and fabulous birthday Andy - have a good one.

[JAN NETHERTON]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR THE 1ST ANDY!!!!!! HAVE MISSED YOU BOTH A LOT - LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON - I'LL DRIVE UP TO BRISTOL FOR A CUPPA SOON IF THAT'S OK XXXXX

[Patricia Gilmartin]

Happy Birthday Andy
Hey there former Eco Amazonia Lodge and Amazon Basin buddies, how are you both keeping?? It's one of the 2 Irish cailins here ("girls" in our native Irish tongue if anyone in doubt!!) Soooooo jealous of all your great travels and can't believe ye're on your way home soon!! Enjoy the rest of the trip and Andy, this is especially for you! La Shona Breithla to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday to you................. Hip Hip Hooray!!!! :-) Have a great one. Luv 'n hugs Trisha

[Jan]

Bristol bound
We're looking forward to welcoming you home, boys. You've had a trip of a lifetime ... and now you'll be wanting more. I hope you get a chance to go back to re-live some of the best experiences - and then on to other great travels.....and maybe next time I can get out to visit ;) Happy Birthday, my Aquarian friend. Come see us soon and bring your pics :) Jan.x

[Gemma]

...and I thought the bingo bus was exciting!
Hey boys, Ive really enjoyed reading about your adventures and Im so glad that you have had such a wonderful time (although I am a little jealous about the camp bus as the most exciting one that I found was one that made us play bingo for 5 hours solidly!). Have a safe journey home, love to you both and huge big birthday hugs to Andy. Gem xxx

[Anna and Gaz]

Happy Birthday Big Boy
Dear Andy We wish you a fantastic Birthday back here in the northern atmosphere. Hope you get treated to some Jaffa cakes and a proper cup of tea......(and of course to lots and lots of prezzies and extra special fuss) Birthday love from Anna and Gaz

[kerrie]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh
hola boys, selfishly im a little excited that your holiday is coming to an end cos i simply miss you both too much now. cannot wait to see you both and hear all your stories. andy will you build me a sand boat please? i will make you a dinosaur out of toilet rolls for your birthday if you like? Happy birthday Andy lots of luv love you paulo xxxx safe journey boys see you both on sat kerrie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Kit Hall-Spencer]

feliz cumpleanos
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Andy!!!!!!! Hope you have a brilliant day, and a great round-off to your trip I've missed you loads and can't wait to see you!!!!!!!!!!! Love and hugs, Kit xxxx

[Sanna Tyrväinensays]

Birthday in Finnish...
HYVÄÄ SYNTYMÄPÄIVÄÄ ANDYYYYYY! Paljon onnea vaan, paljon onnea vaan, paljon onnnneeeeaa AAAANDYYYY, PALJON ONNNEEEEAAAA VAAAAN!!! ISO HALI!!! :)

[daniella]

birthday
hello my lovely boys just wanted to wish you Andy a happy birthday from chamonix im off to oz on the 17th feb so we just miss each other i hope you have a great year and move forward with those lovely touchy feely hands of yours all the best daniella xxxxxxx

[Max & Julie]

Happy Birthday Andy!
Hi Andy and Paul, Just a few words to say we are so glad that you have had such a fabulous adventure these last few months. It has been fasinating reading about the places you have been and the people you have met. We are looking forward to your safe return as we have missed you. All that remains to do now is to say have a great birthday Andy! Paul you should make sure you enjoy the celebrations as I guess you will be spoiling him.. Take care and can't wait to see you both soon, Love Max and Julie. xxx

[Corina]

Happy Birthday Andy
Hi Andy, Wishing you a very Happy Birthday and a fabulous future back in Britain and beyond. Many Thanks to you and Paul for sharing your adventures. much love corina x

[Camilla]

Birthday Boy...
Happy Birthday Mr Aquarian, heres to good water supplies for 2009, Camilla xx

[Hannah]

Happy Birthday!
A very Happy Birthday to you Mr. Finlayson. Have a wonderfull last few days of adventuring. Can't wait to see you both :) xx

[nick]

Happy Birthday!!
Yo Unc!! Happy Birthday!! Good to have you back! Hope you enjoyed your adventure, the first of many, i hope!! From Uncle to Great Uncle! Happy Birthday Andy!!

[rosie]

many many happy returns happy returner!
Wishing you a great big happy birthday Andy. I know you've had the BEST time ever. Can't wait to hear all the stories. Hope to see you both soon xxx

[Christy Hutchcraft]

Happy Birthday, Andy! Just sending you a little joy from Brooklyn, New York, and wishing you loads of fun as you return home to share the stories of this spectacular journey. I hope that you and Paul arrange an NYC visit of some sort in the future--then we can wine and dine again into the wee hours, as in Argentina! (You can also show me any tango moves you may have acquired after I left town!) Happy, happy birthday to you!