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2024 Cancun Mexico

Beach vacation, and celebration of Ursula's 75th birthday. Read more
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    April 27, 2024
    Heinz Imhof2024 Cancun MexicoTraveler
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    Day of Departure & Arrival

    April 27, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F

    We had a timely departure from DFW airport and touched down at 12:15 PM in Cancun, Mexico.

    Happy Shuttle provided a private taxi service to the Westin Resort & Spa where we are staying for the next six days. Our room wasn't quite ready which gave us time for a quick bite to eat at the beach restaurant (fish tacos and drinks). Yummy.

    Our hotel room 1639 is great. On the top floor with an ocean view and balcony.

    The beach looked so tempting that we waisted no time to explore the immediate area in shorts and sandals. The sea is just beautiful here, clean with blue/turquoise water. It was windy today with high waves, too risky to go for a swim.

    We spotted a perfect sheltered cove a 1/4 mile to the Sorth towards Club Med Resort, where are exited to swim tomorrow.    Read more

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    Sunrise 06:15
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    Exploring the Area

    April 28, 2024 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F

    I snapped the first photo of the day from our balcony 15 minutes after sunrise. What a beautiful sight as you can see. The outside temperature was 80 and will rise to 84 during the afternoon.

    Sunny and slightly cloudy, this seemed a good morning to explore the beach a little further. All beaches in Mexico are public which is wonderful.

    This time we walked in a northerly direction, passing many luxury Hotels and All-Inclusives along ther way. The semi coarse and clean sand feels nice to walk on. No risk of stepping on anything sharp and almost free of any “human” debris.

    After a shower and a bit of rest, we left the resort and went to a nearby convenient store where we got a supply of bottled water, milk, and beer (better pricing). Lunch was again at the resort’s beach restaurant. I had a mixed salad with grilled chicken breast, and Ursula ordered vegetable wraps. We are impressed with the friendly hotel staff and restaurant servers.

    Later in the afternoon we put on our swimwear and enjoyed a swim at the calmer little cove we spotted yesterday. It felt so great and relaxing. Ursula ventured a little too far out for the comfort zone of the life guard and he blew the wistle!    Read more

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    More Exploring

    April 29, 2024 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F

    We took my Yogi friend Dorothy's advice and caught the $1 RedBus to check out La Isla shopping village, getting off a few miles north.

    La Isla had all the big-name fashion stores, but also had smaller shops and restaurants within easy walking distance. It was early on a Monday, so most places weren't open until 11 AM. But honestly, it was nice to avoid the crowds and enjoy the cool breeze.

    After grabbing some Häagen Dazs, we tried to visit the San Miguelito Mayan Archeological site but couldn't find it. No signs or directions anywhere. Oh well...

    Disappointed, we headed back on the bus to our resort and booked a table at Sand & Stone for dinner, which is supposedly a bit fancier than the beach restaurant we used before.

    Later, we went for another swim at the same cove as yesterday. The sea was calmer and it was really pleasant. We had a chat with two Mexican sisters who live in Pasadena, California, and a couple from Iran who live in San Jose, California.

    Just another great day in paradise!    Read more

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    Supermercado Chedauri

    April 30, 2024 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F

    We woke up to a lovely day with fewer clouds and less wind than before.

    Considering a trip to Tulum, we opted instead to explore a local supermarket. A quick ride on the $1 RedBus had us there in under 30 minutes.

    Supermercado Chedraui was impressive, spanning two floors. It boasted modern design, neatly organized aisles, and impeccable cleanliness. Our first stop was the pharmacy on the first floor, where we bought Caladryl lotion to soothe the itching from poison ivy on my forearm, left cheek, and chin, acquired during yard work just before our trip.

    Ascending to the second floor, we marveled at the extensive selection of fruits and vegetables. After picking up some mangoes and limes, we indulged in a moment of relaxation on the balcony, enjoying a café latte and pastries while overlooking the lagoon area.

    Before leaving, we made a stop at the liquor section, where we scored two bottles of Mezcal for less than what we were quoted at La Isla yesterday. Looks like we'll have plenty of "fire-water" to celebrate Ursula's 75th birthday tomorrow.

    Returning to our hotel shortly before noon, we unwound until it was time for our customary swim at the tranquil cove. Today's swim was the highlight of our trip so far, with the turquoise water exceptionally calm and serene.

    En route, we encountered a friendly young couple from Colorado whom we had previously met at the airport. Britton works with concrete applications, while Michelle is an accountant. They're here to celebrate her 30th birthday. Such pleasant people!

    What can I say... another delightful day of vacation!    Read more

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    Ursula's Birthday

    May 1, 2024 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F

    Today began with a 30-minute Pilates class followed by a visit to the El Rey archaeological site, located about 3 miles north of our resort.

    El Rey, dating back approximately 700 years, was associated with the Itzamna community, which also controlled Chichen Itza in the Yucatan and Edzna in Campeche. While not as well preserved as other archaeological sites in Mexico, our guide explained that it served as a small settlement along a Mayan trade route. Despite its modest size, we found it intriguing, especially as we spotted numerous iguanas during our exploration.

    We returned to the resort before noon and indulged in a swim in the ocean, finding it incredibly refreshing. To enhance the experience, we lounged on beach chairs beneath palm trees and treated ourselves to a couple of margaritas.

    Tonight, we have dinner reservations at Navìos, a restaurant specializing in Mexican Fusion Seafood, where we'll celebrate Ursula’s 75th birthday. Anticipating a delightful experience, we look forward to enjoying our meal as the sun sets over the lagoon.    Read more

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    Yoga/Pilates gazebo
    The girl from Ipanema!That Swiss guy ....

    Final Day / Beach Time

    May 2, 2024 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F

    Today, we indulged in Starbucks coffee and croissants.

    My 9:00 AM Pilates class at the Gazebo was great!

    It's our final day here, so we're spending it relaxing on the beach, taking frequent swims. There's nothing quite like soaking up the sun on such a lovely day. We're really enjoying ourselves!

    For dinner, we're keeping it simple with a meal at the beachside restaurant downstairs.    Read more

    Trip end
    May 3, 2024
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