Mexico in April

XCALAK, MEXICO 2010

Our destination this year was a little Mexican fishing village 5 hrs
south of Cancun. Our nights were spent inside a charming guest-
house, our days were spent just as we like them--adventure mixed
with relaxation.

Our apartment was on ground level and 10 feet from the sliding
screen doors we step onto white sand. In another 50 feet we walk
into the warm Caribbean Sea. The electricity comes from solar
panels, the water is collected from rain and stored in cisterns. For
a week I lived "green".

In the distance lies the barrier reef where the waves crash far from
shore. Their constant sound is heard above the steady breeze. The
only other sound heard is our voices.

Even Dave can relax in between adventures.

A day trip took us to a surreal looking freshwater lake. As we crested
a small hill of green jungle growth, seven shades of brilliant turquoise
fairly leaped out at us. The contrast was breathtaking!

We also visited the Mayan Ruins of Chacchoben. As we roamed
around the vast site we climbed upon 3 large temples and walked
up stairs used by people 1500 years ago.


The underwater life is what we came for and we found plenty. Just
100 feet from the lounge chairs we encountered a coral head
packed with vibrant fish and sea creatures. Snorkeling was never
so good as it was here.

Of course Dave and I ventured into the deep waters outside the
reef. The scuba diving was spectacular as we wound our way
through caves and underwater slot canyons. The water was
warm and clear, just the way we like it.

By candlelight I read "The Old Man and the Sea" to a rapt audience
of two (Hailey and Jen). They begged me to read to them each
night, wrapping up the wonderful day we had just experienced.