Blogs from Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico, North America - page 15

Keep Calm and Go to the Beach We are back in Mother Nature's good graces after 2 days (Tues & Weds) where we had a few thunderstorms. Weds as mentioned was a wild day with high winds and rains. But Thursday and Friday have been amazing. It was so hot yesterday by the time I got my bread home it was toast :) We had a leisurely breakfast and watched Wimbledon while we relaxed. Later it was off for a walk, and we ended up having a drink at Calle Ocho our favorite little spot now. The manager is ordering some funky hand blown glasses for me that they use at their restaurant. I LOVE them. So here's hoping they come through for me. After our drink we met the family and took a cab up ... read more

Lord give me patience. Because if you give me strength I'm gonna need bail money to go with it... I don't know what's worse, waking knowing it's your birthday & you're another year older, or waking up the day after and know it's not your birthday and there's no breakfast in bed, and no more gifts coming ;) (PS a blog went yesterday called July 4th in Playa; I had a lot of trouble sending it...did you get it? If not check your spam!) Awww well it was a great birthday despite some moments starting with having to haggle with the cabs about how much it cost to take us to the mall across the highway...in the end I told them to stuff it; we walked 2 blocks and caught a cab that was MUCH cheaper ... read more

Buenos Dias folks. Just a few quick pics of the last few nights...then followed by a blog of a trip to Yal Ku lagoon. We enjoyed our dinner at Fusion Monday night, see pics, and then a BBQ on our rooftop terrace last night. The smell of charcoal filled the air, making other guests jealous :) We had grllled burgers and dogs, wings, salad and guacamole and chips. Simple but oh So tasty. See next blog coming. How's the weather back home?Anyone?! Sal... read more

Lagoon noun: a body of water cut off from the open sea by coral reefs or sand bars What is it about being in a lagoon that makes your stress completely disappear, and a zen like state washes completely over you? Talk about tropical therapy for the body and soul. Yesterday the family headed to Akumal (half an hour from Playa) for an excursion to Yal Ku lagoon. We've been there before and it was truly an amazing adventure and yesterday proved the same for all. The grounds are meticulously maintained with interesting sculptures throughout. It's an ideal place for both adults & kids to snorkel since the waters are so calm. There are tons of tropical fish to see, and with the water so clear you feel like you're in your own aquarium! ... read more

The happiness of the bee and the dolphin is to exist. For man it is to know that and to wonder at it. Jacques Cousteau. The Riviera Maya is becoming prominent in the world for deep sea fishing. Most people know about its fantastic world class diving, ancient ruins and cenotes, so for some it's a big surprise to hear about the deep sea fishing which is a highly ranked destination by anglers all over the world. The Yucatan waters are where big game fish love to lurk and if you're lucky, you can see runs of Blue and White Marlin, Dorado, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna which tempt anglers from February through September. Marlin and sailfish migrate through Cozumel in the spring & summer months so another attraction to be found in Playa. SO on that ... read more