Dirty Martini Bar

After Cozumel, we met up with old friends, and new friends, and joined the party at a bar called Dirty Martini Bar.

Cozumel

We decided to take the ferry over to the island of Cozumel.  Two years ago when we were in this area, we ferried over to Isla Mujeres from Cancun and discovered a gem.  A very, very nice island!  This time around, and leaving from Playa Del Carmen, our ferry was much newer, bigger, and the musical entertaiment not quite so quirky.  The ride was rough, and if you sat outside the ferry workers needed to cover the open windows with heavy plastic to keep away the spray of the water.  Carnival was still going, so we saw many costumed dancers performing in the streets.

Carnival isn't as crazy in Mexico as it is in other South American countries.  We met many people from Brazil and Argentina who escape Carnival by taking their holidays, and were heading to Mexico.  I was surprised Mexico even had Carnival, and I'm not sure if it is celebrated in all parts of the country.

                                         Huge boots advertizing a boot store.

                                         Stopped for a drink and a bite to eat.

                                            Two amigos.

                                         Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville...nothing special, and super expensive.

                                          Young people having fun at Jimmy Buffett's.

Tulum

With our rental car we took a drive down the coast to Tulum.  It's a very beautiful beach that is relaxing and serene.

An Evening on 5th Avenue

We had lots of fun at a bar called Fah.  Good food, good music, good company, equals a good time!!

Karen's

We went for afternoon drinks, and snackies on 5th Ave, delicious, but not cheap!

Playa Del Carmen Beach...Mamitas

Had a great afternoon at the beach, with good friends.  Many laughs, lots of stories, fun in the sun, great sand, beautiful water!!

Hola Mexico

Our lazy days of sunning, reading, beach walking, shell collecting, hammock sleeping, and sheer lazing around are over!  Our stay in Panama was wonderfully relaxing after all our traipsing throughout Ecuador and Peru.  It was great to set the backpacks in the corner, and make our own coffee every morning, and  own our own schedule.

We landed in Cancun, rented a car, drove to Playa Del Carmen, located our condo, and settled in.

The next day we met up with friends on the beach, and enjoyed a few brewskies!!  The weather is great, and the water is beautiful in this part of the world!  You can't go wrong with Mexico, it's always been a favourite of mine...not to mention the food!!

                                           Our condo.

                                         Breakfast.

                                          Fun times with good friends!!