Bacalar, 21st Dec. '24

Yes, Bacalar's a really nice town. It has a relaxed, friendly feel to it. The people seem cheerful and welcoming, and the sun comes out when the morning clouds have lifted.
In the morning I conquered the task of buying my onward bus ticket to Tulum, up the coast of the Yukatan. Then I booked a boat trip around the lagoon and surrounding area for tomorrow. Not only this, but I managed to squeeze some cash out of one of the ATMs.
Hoorah! Result.
I'm fed and watered and ready for anything.
Ice cream flavour of the day? Passion Fruit. Mmmm, shame about the seeds though.
It's Saturday today, but you wouldn't know it. The streets are almost empty of people, the shops are quiet - bar the souvenir shops/stalls that seem to stay open all the time. Around 6pm the town comes alive though. The Christmas lights come on, pop-up stalls selling food and trinkets emerge around the main square, and the town looks pretty again
I bought some kind of yoghurt and fruit and absentmindedly left them in the supermarket. Doh!Read more