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Monday, March 16, 2009

Swimming with the Dolphins .

Swimming with Dolphins was simply a dream come true. It was something I have been wanting to do for a long time, and I have been looking forward to this day. It was amazing. I was ready to pay my fees and go right back in the pool.
Our group(5 all together) swam with 3 dolphins and there was also a baby dolphin there, always swimming around being curious but not ready for interaction yet, but oh so cute.

The pictures speak for them selves, Just look at our smiles.
if I get a chance to do this again, I will . Without a doubt.Just wished we could have stayed even longer, An hour was too short. It was over so quickly.

I will enjoy looking at these beatutiful pictures for a long time.






























Sunday, March 15, 2009

Mexican dream come true.

With this view from our room, the story starts.
We had a wonderful week in Mexico, Playa del Carmen.
We stayed at the Grand Coco Bay hotel and were spoiled for a week. It was plain wonderful.
We had so many experiences that were once in a lifetime experiences. My dream of visiting the ruins in Mexico along with swimming with dolphins came true, and I even got more than I hoped for when we swam in the cenotes and snorkled with stingrays. Being in the jungle river, and seeing it all was an amazing adventure.
The Mexican people were heart warming and helpful. We never felt threatend in any way.

It was amzing to listen to the guide telling us about the mayan's and their life. It was like reading the Book of Mormon, the stories were so much the same , allthough the places we vistited were not from that era, the culture and way of life was the same, I just felt like I knew more than they did , having read the Book of Mormon. Amazing experience, it strenghthen my testemony and seeing what's going on in Mexico today , the story goes on. Kind of good , kind of sad.





A room with a view, and what a viw it was ! I miss the ocean !!!



Mayan pearl.

Digging foe a pearl. It was so much fun to see Melanie get her Mayan pearl. It was beautiful.
She's growing into such a beautiful girl, It's so much fun to be with her.
dresses, Originally made from white sacks after the Spanish arrival.Human sacrifices anyone? This was the place. Unbelievable stories.

On our way to Chichen ItzaAmazing to watch them work. Can't believe I didn't get a mask !


Chichen Itza
Two different era's shown by the different pillars , round and square. The details are absolutely stunning.


Handcarved wooden masks , 1 dollar !!!!




After the warm day at Chichen Itza , we went swimming in this wonderful Cenote.
What an experience ! It was not easy to leave. It was a huge cave way down .

Spring break ! What a break! Alle three were reading a lot.



Wet and Wild
is the name of this place. It was amazing.All you can eat and drink, lots of activities. Sunshine and fun. We loved it.
Lush palm trees , What's not to love ?


TULUM

The Tulum ruins were amazing, located by the ocean , the views were spectacular.

I want to never leave a sight like this.
Can you see the rain? Kind of grey rain?
It was rainging all the time we were at Tulum. Hiding under some palm trees.



meeting the natives :)


XELHA
Waiting at Xelha for the rain to stop.All inclusive , great food. Good service. But

Xelha. What an amazing place. Snorkeling , seeing all kinds of fishes, I even saw three sting rays. going into the jungle and the river was quite the experience too.

At the beach
Beach Voleyball, Ahh ! a great way to spendt the time.
Love to feel the sand around my toes :)

Gunther never got a sunburn. Wonder why :)
I love the ocean !!!!!




I love the colorful Mexican souvenirs.

The Buffet was wonderful, Lots of great food every day.