World Traveller: 7 Continents, 90 Countries, 871 Days Overseas
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Wednesday 2 January 2013
Highlights: Snorkelling and cruising in the Caribbean.
Today the majority of the group opted for a day of snorkelling in the Caribbean and exploring the second largest coral reef in the world after the Barrier Reef in Australia. As we had 14 people Andrea managed to organise a boat just for our group 🙂
Tuesday 1 January 2013
Highlights: Walking around the island and relaxing by the ocean
An extremely easy day walking around and exploring Caye Caulker while recovering from yesterday’s partying. The islands main transportation options are; golf carts, bikes and walking. You have to watch out for the golf carts as they can be silent killers 🙂
But mostly this was a day of relaxing and listening to the ocean and occasionally slipping a beer as I stared into the horizon.
Monday 31 December 2012
Highlights: School bus transportation, New Year’s Eve
A big day of taxis, buses and boats on a major travelling day that ended up with me on the Caribbean Island of Caye Caulker, a part of Belize.
Sunday 30 December 2012
Highlights: Tulum Ruins
Kate got my message last night about an earlier start for the Tulum Ruins visit which was a good start to the day. Kate sneaked into the breakfast area to meet us having the presence to not take off the hotel bracelets when she checked out yesterday.
Saturday 29 December 2012
Highlights: Meeting new tour members
Another lazy day walking around Playa del Carmen, watching some TV and writing blog entries and emails to those back home that I miss before meeting new tour members.
Friday 28 December 2012
Highlights: Farewell Dinner
After 14 days it was time to end the Mexico Ancient Civilizations part of my Mexican and Central America trip. Today we farewelled Tina, Luna, Sam, Patricia, Aaron, Lauren and Kate. I had originally been a little concerns that I would fit into a basic style tour aimed at 18-39 year olds but the departing tour members made me feel very welcome and I’ll miss them all to varying degrees.
Thursday 27 December 2012
Highlights: Feeling better, Chichen Itza
The best thing about today was walking up and feeling much better. The group as a whole was also doing a lot better which was great news considering we had a 3 hour trip to Chichen Itza (without toilets) and and 3 hours later to Playa de Carmen.
Wednesday 26 December 2012
Highlights: Visit to the cenotes (water sink holes).
Woke up during the night feeling unwell and I didn’t get any better by the time for our 7 am catch up with Sid for today’s option activity to the sink holes at Cuzama. Initially I said I wouldn’t attend but thought this is a once in a chance opportunity so decided to give it a go. The entire group other than Sid, Stephen, Luna and Cynthia are unwell.
Tuesday 25 December 2012
Highlights: Christmas on a public bus!
Today we had a 9 hour public bus ride to Merida with an early start needing to be at reception before 7 am. We could only book one vehicle to get us to the bus due to it being Christmas. Additionally we pre booked a breakfast pack and wrapped pizzas for lunch.
Monday 24 December 2012
Highlights: Ancient ruins of Palenque, Early Christmas
A very late sleep in today as the Ruins of Palenque are within walking distance and there was no need to rush. The best news of the day was it appeared most people in the group had recovered from their colds/flues and stomachs concerns.
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