Thursday, April 28, 2022

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Cancun Spring Break 2022

 Spring Break 2022 was amazing as we traveled to Cancun Mexico. A little pool side and beach time and adventure traveling to the Chitzen Itza and Isla Mujeres. We did good!


Catamaran Fun



















three musketeers climbing up to go down the three water slides


Shell Hunters







la playa


Pool time








Koi pond


open air lobby




Mexican Dance Show - we learned about the different parts of the country and culture.












nighttime shopping is always a good idea









they found a new favorite drink - the superman


infinity pool into the beach and ocean


lunchtime - O'Neill loves octopus ceviche 






Viva Mexico





Ice cream break







Diggin the tropical shirt




Shopping! 



Adding to his collection of lil monuments: Washington monument, Alamo, and now Chichen Itza made out of obsidian 


Cultural history lesson... 


















Obsidian! 







Coconut water















Chichen Itza!!
















Mask carver










Making hammocks






Authentic food - so good - so different







 - Helado -


Hammock Time! ... good thing we brought one back to Texas







Tough day of traveling






Cenote!!! These are natural sinkholes exposing fresh and cold groundwater. These are specifically associated with the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. (these were commonly used for water supply by the Maya and sometimes used for sacrificial offerings!)




























One of the coolest things we've ever done!


















Pool time



















Swings at the bar



Fish pedicure




The zip glider stairs


Sushi night


Stilt walking bush people


Pictionary Night







Magic Show Entertainment - soooo good


So good that Rebecca wanted to take a picture with the magician


More Pictionary



Sailing





Snorkeling in the Great Mexican Reef or the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System - the world's second largest reef system stretching over 620 miles. Just like Jacques Cousteau!






SUP



Zip Line Glider



Amazing views


Zip line thrills


Magic and Laser Show 





snorkel eye roll!


Queen of the board


Isla Mujeres




Catamaran trip to Isle Mujeras. Took a golf cart and toured the island. 







nature!




Fresh Mango on a stick



Toes in the sand having a little lunch on the beach




it's like they can't get enough of the golf cart






















SILENT DISCO Party!!! The 80s channel was my favorite!








Wedding below our balcony



Table side dinner show at the Italian restaurant 



Back at the hotel, the evening's entertainment was a fire show











Until next time Mexico!!!