Thoughts

THE EXCURSIONS

When we weren't relaxing on the beach, we were going to two of the biggest attractions in the area. The two places, named Xcaret and Xel-Ha are amusement park-like places where you snorkel and see shows about Mayan culture and also see many land zoo animals.

What makes the day a little tough is dressing for snorkeling in your swimming gear and then changing for the land stuff under 90 degree heat and humidity.

But what makes it better is that you can buy an all-inclusive package with your admission tickets that allow you to eat whatever and whenever you want.

You want to grab a beer or an ice cream cone from the nearby concession stand? No problem. It's covered! Wanna stop and eat lunch? Free. Wanna stop and eat again? Again, no problem. It's such a different feeling from what I normally do when I'm at place like Disneyland. I buy the cheapest, smallest thing (like small fries, for example) and call that my lunch and dinner to save money. Who wants a small hamburger for $15 anyway?

One more fun thing to mention: See that picture of me above the pool with the giant sea turtles? Right after that picture was taken, I accidentally dropped our camera case into that pool and the very turtle you see there started chomping down on it. I worried for the turtle and their ecosystem and Karena hurriedly got someone to fetch it out for us. Luckily for everbody, nobody was hurt and the camera case if fine except for some very noticeable bite marks!