Friday, February 12, 2010

Heading Home

We are winding down here in Cancun. It has been a wonderful time here.

Yesterday, we spent the day at the Royal Hasciands where Terri has her time share. It is a beautiful, new place. I hope Terri will invite me to go again, and stay there next time.

Today was all beach. We had a wonderful day in the sun and visited with some nice people. The rain moved in just as I was tired of the sun, so that was perfect timing. So, Terri and I cleaned up and headed shopping. I didn't buy anything, but it was nice anyway.

Oh, for those who I usually send postcards. Nieces and nephews, my kids and Grandma. I did mail them, but it seems that everyone has a different opinion on what the price is. It is either 10.5 pesoes, 11.5 or 13.5, I never did get a straight answer. So, some of you, may get your card, or not! Just know I did send them.

I am almost out of time and getting ready to pay the bill. I will post this and sign off. I WILL post pictures when I get home. It just takes too much time here. I am working from the internet cafe, not my own computer.

Talk to you soon!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Chichen Itza

It has been an amazing day today. We took a tour to see Chichen Itza. It is one thing that I really wanted to do and was able to do it today. It was a perfect day today. Just a bit cloudy and not too hot. We were fortunate to have a day like today. We had the best tour guide and they explained a lot of the history of the area. If you ever get a chance to go, you must go see this place. Apparently it is one of the "New" Seven Wonders of the World. I can see why. The only unfortunate thing is that there are peddlers EVERYWHERE!!! They really are annoying and detract from the experience. I got pretty tired of the constant selling. 10 pesoes? Only 1$! It was constant.

Tomorrow, it is down to Playa del Carmen for the day. I hope we have sun and can go either kayaking or snorkeling in the lagoon. It has been perfect weather, sunny and 82 most days.

One bad thing has happened. Yesterday, I was laying out by the pool, listening to my book on the iPod, when it slipped off me and dropped right in my class. I can still listen to the iPod, but I can't see anything on the screen. Today, there have been flashes of light, but still can't see where I am at. I have a book I am listening too, but I keep having to find my place. Very annoying. I sure hope that as it dries out, the screen comes back. Any suggestions???

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Cancun

Ah, sun and heat. It is so nice here in Cancun. I can't believe it is actually February.

Terri & I arrived on Saturday afternoon in Cancun, where it was 82 degrees. Wonderful. It only took 3 hours before I ran into someone I knew. Shocking, I know! 3 whole hours!!!
We spent a few hours walking the beach and enjoying the heat. Walking on the beach, actually wore me out. Sunday, was spent in the sun and I enjoyed this February heat. Wonderful. So different for Minnesota! We also enjoyed the Superbowl party where we met some really nice people. I have instructions to stop in at Tom Sullivan's office next week and say hello from Diane and Terry, from Missouri!

Yesterday we spent the day a Xceret. What a fun place. We snorkeled the underground river. It was fun to snorkel, but the river was kind of lame. Of course, more sun was involved. We checked out the interesting animals from the Mexican jungle. The evening was topped off by an amazing show about the Mayan/Mexican history. All is Spanish of course, but I followed along, even though my Jr. High Spanish isn't doing me any good!

Today, again, sun and pool side. Terri is sad because of my easy tanning. Poor pale girl. We had a sudden shower so I headed in. I am kind of tired of the sun.

Tomorrow, Chitzen Itza. Spelling ???. More sun there too I guess.
That's about it for now.

We are having a fun time and enjoying the weather. Are you???