Playa del Carmen Mexico - November 2011
Another trip to Mexico – it is so easy to get there – we flew direct from Orlando to Cancun, were met by our driver and were checked into our condo an hour later ! We travelled with our friends Jim and Kathy. We all enjoyed the condo that we stayed in, and the complex was directlyon the beach, and a five minute walk to “5th” Ave. the heart of Playa del Carmen with all of the restaurants and activity. There was at least a mile of restaurants, and a very walkable gorgeous beach. We rented a car for our stay and did lots of exploring including visiting the ruins of Chichen Itza and Tulum, Puerto Aventura and the Siam Reserve (Jon and I had stayed in Puerto Aventuras about ten years ago and loved it !), we took the ferry to Cozumel for a day, we went zip lining which was a blast, hit the beach, shopped, sampled lots of tequila, and Kathy and I had spa day of pampering. It was a lot of fun, very relaxing, great weather, and of course – grand margaritas !
Another trip to Mexico – it is so easy to get there – we flew direct from Orlando to Cancun, were met by our driver and were checked into our condo an hour later ! We travelled with our friends Jim and Kathy. We all enjoyed the condo that we stayed in, and the complex was directlyon the beach, and a five minute walk to “5th” Ave. the heart of Playa del Carmen with all of the restaurants and activity. There was at least a mile of restaurants, and a very walkable gorgeous beach. We rented a car for our stay and did lots of exploring including visiting the ruins of Chichen Itza and Tulum, Puerto Aventura and the Siam Reserve (Jon and I had stayed in Puerto Aventuras about ten years ago and loved it !), we took the ferry to Cozumel for a day, we went zip lining which was a blast, hit the beach, shopped, sampled lots of tequila, and Kathy and I had spa day of pampering. It was a lot of fun, very relaxing, great weather, and of course – grand margaritas !
Kathy and me
If two is better that one, Kathy and I must have this right !
Not to be out done by Jim
What is mexico with out tequlla tastings ?
Jon and new friends
Tequila tequila everywhere !
View from Jon's and my condo
Jon and I went to Chichen Itza while Kathy spent the day working - we are on our way there
En route to Chichen Itza
The only one coming down the road was
this guy !
The line to get into Chichen Itza
Jon and I at Chichen Itza
Jon and our tour guide
The next day we went to Tulum ruins with Jim and Kathy
These Mayans climbed to the top of the pole, then dropped spinning by ropes tied to their ankles until they reach the ground
Tulum creatures
Beach at Tulum
Ruins at Tulum
Jon feeding the lizard a habiscus, the next pic shows why should not feed the animals....
Jon, Susan, Kathy and Jim at Tulum
Jon and I
Kathy - lunching at the beach at the Siam reserve
Nice road to travel in the Siam reserve
These critters were all over the woods next to our condo - not sure what they were
These wild hogs were also next door to us !
Jim and Kathy
Jon and I
Kathy and I continue our quest to find the best tequila drinks
Jon, Susan, kathy and Jim at lunch in Puerto Aventuras
People swimming with the dolphins at Playa
Marina at Puerto Aventuras
Everyone loves a Mariachi band
Jon with his pesos
Jon trying out what it would be like to work at the reception desk
Kathy, Jim and me
Jon and our waiter Juan
This bird sitting over my head at dinner made me bit nervous.....
Shish ka bob ala Jon
Love birds
this looks very similar to the desserts i make at home
Kathy and Jim
Jon thought this bird was funny, even when it stated pecking at Jon's watchband
It was not until the next day Jon discovered the bird had actually pulled a link out of his watchband - whose laughing now ?
We decided to take the ferry to Cozumel today - even though it was a bit stormy out
Walking down to the ferry
Jon and I ready to set sail for Cozumel
Jim and Kathy
Leaving our condo behind......
We arrived at the huge ferry landing in Cozumel
Jim organizing a rental car for us to tour the island
Jon, Kathy and Jim lunching
Kathy supporting the local economy
Kathy and I testing the tequila again.......
Jon's turn, note the manly shot glass he got !
Things that make you say hhmmpphhh.....
Tired and heading home
Jon and me
We spent the day at a park called Xplor - it consisted of zip lining, huge water slides, driving jeeps through the jungle and over rickity wooden bridges, swimming through caves, and paddling rafts through caves - it was a blast !!!!
Getting ready to head out !
Jon and Jim
Jon and I paddling our raft through the caves - note my scowl - because i was in the front I kept get banged into the overheads and low rocks - owwwww...
Note Jon's happy face and relaxed by posture while he is driving
Note Jon's face and hanging on for dear life now that I am driving.....
Again, Jon is nice and relaxed driving over the suspension bridge, but when I drive
Jon hanging on for dear life again - I am laughing, flooring it and having a blast !
Jon Zipping in toward the landing
Jon on another zip line - lazy man style
Here I go......
Starting to turn sideways - a bit scary !
Jim demonstrating a water landing
Jon was able to pull up and avoid the water - I will not show you pic of me attempting this !
Here comes jim down the water slide - note his left foot missing a shoe !
Kathy and I swimming through the caves
We all survived the adventure and still managed to go out and hit the town !
Our entertainment
Why you should not eat, drink and then shop
Adios !