MEXICO TRIP JUNE 17, 18, 19 & 20

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

On Thursday John and I left Sandy and drove to Ephraim where we dropped off Maya. From Ephraim we drove to St. George where we had dinner with the Brown's and the Rich's. We took the shuttle to Las Vegas, for an 11:30 p.m. flight to Mexico City. We had a 6 hour layover in Mexico City with no place to lay our heads, then we caught another flight from Mexico City to Cancun. We arrived in Cancun around 1:30 p.m. there we rented a car and drove to Playa del Carmin.

Suggestion, don't take the red eye flights! By the time we got to Playa del Carmin we had 12 hours of flights and layovers. We were very tired, but when we saw the kids it rejuvenated us and we were ready to have some fun in the sun. But we did go to bed early that night.

FRIDAY, JUNE 18TH

Friday evening we walked down 5th Avenue (outdoor and indoor shops), then we walked to the beach. It was so beautiful, we forgot how hot and humid it was. The Rudel's took us to Jay's favorite outdoor restaurant, John really liked it too. I took a picture of it but can't find it on my camera, just picture a hug piece of meet hanging up cooking over flames, tables everywhere, most of them red plastic with chairs to match. Coca cola is written on the back of the chairs. The air is hot and humid, there are a few flies and the drinks don't stay cold very long, but the food really was good. To finish off a great first day we went swimming with the kids before hitting the sack.

I love the beautiful Caribbean ocean and blue sky, it was a little windy as you can tell by the picture

SATURDAY, JUNE 19TH

Saturday the Rudel's took us to Akumal Beach. We snorkeled out in the ocean swimming with the colorful fish and huge turtles, we had so much fun.
I also sat under a palm tree and enjoy the ocean view.
The trees are absolutely stunning all over the Mayan Riviera
Jay and Natalie are getting ready to go out in the water
Sydney's coming back from snorkeling

After playing with the turtles, Jay and Natalie took us to a private area where there is a little lagoon. The lagoon is called Yal-Ku Lagoon. The tropical fish were so colorful.

Collin and Sydney snorkeling

SUNDAY, JUNE 20TH

This was just a layed back day, we walked 5th Avenue, then John took us on a wild goose chase trying to find where he and I got off the ship last year and walked through the streets, our feet were pretty tired and the kids were not too happy, (don't blame them). John and I did find the area later on in the week.

In the evening we strolled along the Playa del Carmin beach.

The kids favorite past time was finding sea shells

Collin and Sydney were so happy to have dinner at McDonald's, Collin is not too fond of outdoor restaurants. He likes restaurants with doors and windows.

The sunsets in Playa del Carmin are spectacular!