A Little Side Trip

On Monday we took the collectivo to Akumal so Don and Adelle could visit Yal Ku. They snorkelled and we waited at a restaurant enjoying Mexican cervezas....since we haven't snorkelled in a few years this seemed like a good plan to me!

The snorkelers joined us via the beach route!

The walk back to the highway to catch a collectivo.

A First

Fred and I went for a round of golf in the morning and Don and Adelle decided to walk the course with us to get some exercise and to see the scenery. First up was the cenote on hole number one.

The course wasn't busy so the newbies hit some balls...some shots not so good...a lady sitting by her pool was a little annoyed when Don's hit found its way into her yard! 

And some very good shots...I was a little jealous when both Don and Adelle made it over the water on the final hole...Don had a par on that one. Good job!

Birthday

It was my birthday today and we kept busy doing whatever it is we do in Puerto Aventuras! The morning was spent on the golf course with Don and Adelle followed by mimosas back at the condo.

Don and Adelle spent some time at the beach while Fred and I took a break from the sun. After all, they are much younger!

Later in the evening we had a very nice meal at a local Mexican Italian Restaurant with two friends from Saskatchewan.

The evening ended on a silly note when we tried to eat my jello birthday cake that Adelle and Fred bought yesterday [I love jello]. The comments varied from "it is kind of chewy" to "I can't eat this". The cake itself was very interesting...interesting enough that we had to dissect it to see how they made the flowers!!

Regardless, the thought was there and for that I thank them!

A New Adventure

Elfie has never been at a Mexican happy hour so we thought we would give her a thrill and try one out on Sunday.

I think Elfie must be on a bit of a diet as she did not wish to partake in the festivities!!

A Day in the Park

It may look like Fred and Don were trying to get some sleep after a session at the Hippo, but they were just trying to stretch out their backs in the outdoor gym near our condo.

The park is new this year...it includes a dog park, outdoor gym, pickle ball courts [no nets or fence yet] and a running/bike trail. I think this is something we will use occasionally.

Not Who You'd Think

When I got back from the gym on February 14th I found these two beautiful roses on the table. Being Valentine’s Day, I naturally thought they came from my partner of 48 years….but no!

Thank you Alicia, you made my day!

All in all, it was a pretty relaxing day…a few beers on the beach with Mo and then a rest before a musical Cuban Night at the golf course.

BTW, Alicia is our maid!

Beach Time

The five of us took the collectivo to the beach at Tulum and were not disappointed....well, maybe Fred and Bryan were hoping for more. Nude beaches are like magnets and can cause whiplash if you are not careful!

Joking aside, the weather was perfect, the water was warm, the food hot and the beer cold.

I know Diane will not know these people so for her: Brenda and Bryan Somerville, friends from Eatonia; Mo Beisel, friend from Saskatoon and I think she knows Fred!

Tried Again

Last year we attended the chili cook off in Puerto Aventuras and it was not a special event. So why would I go again, you ask! I have no good answer to that, other than curiousity!

This year was a surprise with the event being much more organized and far less crowded...they moved the competitors out of the dining room and we could walk around without running into a plate of chili.

The money raised goes to the school in Puerto Aventuras town...not the resort school but the local school for the Mexican children.

The purple haired Spicy Girls made a pledge that if they won, they would shave their heads for ovarian cancer....I think they were relieved when they came in third.

Supper Out

Last evening we went to a Mexican-Italian restaurant on the marina and had a nice relaxing meal. The food wasn't as good as what can be found in Rome, but no one was complaining..

Our waiter was a true Mayan...he told us that he lives south of Tulum and commutes everyday to work.

A Few More

These pictures are of our visit to Cozumel...last week with friends.

Visitors

Anne and Rick flew into Cancun on Monday afternoon and are staying with us for awhile. We haven't done a lot of touring, but we seem to keep busy anyway.

We have visited the Hippo Happy Hour and even got Anne out on the golf course...as a bird/animal watcher and not as a golfer!