We returned to Mexico only on the
Caribbean side. We arrived in Cancun after a fast overnighter from
northern Belize. It was the fastest passage Moonlight has ever
accomplished and fortunately nothing broke. Here is a video showing how
busy we were while the autopilot and Moonlight does all the work.
We arrived outside of Cancun and continued on to
Isla Mujeres for some rest and a little inland travel.
The
inland travel was by bus as usual.
CHICHENITZA, MEXICO in the YUCATAN
STATE
The first stop is Chichenitza.
Mayan ruins from about 400-1200 AD. But this one is unique as the
construction was in an orientation that has a special view during the equinox
and especially during the solstice (March 20 and September 20) when a serpent descends down the stairs of
the pyramids. Now
check what occurs on the Solstice. A serpent descends the stairway made up
of shadows cast by the corner of the pyramid. Very amazing to view.There
were other amazing structures but this pyramid was the most impressive.
The observatory (as defined) was also interesting and had a special orientation
as well. Although we were unable to view the shadows developed from the
sun at particular times of the year. The Mayans has a very advanced
understanding of the solar system and stars along with the applied mathematics
to further their knowledge of the universe.
Of course, the vendors were kept busy looking for prey, oops I mean tourists.
Hanging out on Isla Mujeres, Mexico a little
island 6 miles off the coast from Cancun
Walking to the beach, shopping, walking to the market and attending Church has
become our daily routine after returning to the boat from a one month break.We have concluded shopping Isla Mujeres is expensiveOn
Sunday the local Church was a morning must. Then
we were off to the beach for a quick swim before looking for lunch.
What a couple of beauties on the beach. The sand is like fine flour.
Even
the local fisherman had to stop by to check out the girls.Of
course the local boys had to say hi to Hung and show off how friendly they are.Just
time for lunch at the local Taco restaurant. Another
day of tourist activity on Isla Mujeres to view the turtle farm on the west
beach. Turtles are special creatures from the sea.
Anyone
for turtle soup .... just say no. One
can always trust the lovely local piers in Mexico.
A nice beach side lunch of fish, rice and cabbage.
The
long walk back to the boat.For
Palm Sunday a little outing to the local church was interesting.Of
course, which two days of the years does everyone go to church and the place is
packed to the brim? After
church a lunch at the local restaurant was essential.
TRIP TO TULUM AND PLAYA DEL CARMAN (aka high priced over crowded beach
hang-out)
Tulum was this quiet little village with ruins that were quite beautiful with
this incredible incredible location on the Caribbean sea.
The
old guy with the photo shoot beautyNow
two photo shoot SI potentials Tulum
ruins in the background on a beautiful shore lineFrom
Tulum it was a trip to Playa del Carman. This is the cleanest newest
Mexican city we have ever seen in all of Mexico. The priciest place in
Mexico reflected that with $200 night rooms and $150 swim suits so needless to
say I sat and watched while the girls window shopped.
It
was a pretty city and could have been located in Newport Beach or Seville.
