MexicoQuintana RooTulumEl ParaísoTulum20°12’58” N 87°25’42” W January 26 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
We started today with an early 8am (beat the crowds) visit to Tulum Ruins. Whilst the ruins themselves are not as impressive as others we have been to, the views of the coast and the Caribbean SeaRead more
MexicoQuintana RooSolidaridadSan JoséCenote Azul20°29’19” N 87°15’7” W January 27 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
We visited this natural spring (Cenote) for a cool down swim, some snorkelling (saw an Anhinga take a fish underwater which was cool) and a walk around the forest. Lots of Iguanas and noisy YucatanRead more
Traveler Looks amazing. So glad you’re having such a good time and enjoying interesting places x
Michael and Helen Cook Thanks Jan, nice to hear from you, we are seeing loads, a great adventure
MexicoQuintana RooSolidaridadPunta Laguna20°38’50” N 87°38’4” W
January 27 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Last thing we did today is visit a forest which is protected for monkeys. We had already briefly seen Spider Monkeys but this time
I had the good camera and hoped to get some shots.
We couldn’tRead more
MexicoQuintana RooCalica20°38’6” N 87°4’51” W
January 29 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Today I spent a fun morning doing a cooking class. We shopped in the local area, including the tortilla factory. Tortillas (and corn) are a staple in Mexico and the price of both are regulated. AllRead more
MexicoQuintana RooSolidaridadPlaya del Carmen20°37’16” N 87°3’42” W January 29 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Some animals have a really bad press and sharks are top of that list. Humans kill 100 million sharks a year (to eat their fins) and they attack about 75 people a year of which 5 (on average) areRead more
MexicoQuintana RooOthón P. BlancoProterritorio18°31’55” N 88°17’18” W
January 29 in Mexico ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
So after our culinary and diving adventures yesterday we drove to Cancun to return the car and then waited til midnight to get the overnight bus to Chetumal near Belize. This morning we got an UberRead more
BelizeCorozal DistrictSanta Elena18°29’11” N 88°23’58” W
January 30 in Belize ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We have now left Mexico and entered Belize. We don’t have a Belize SIM card so will go dark until we get one in Belize city.
BelizeBelize DistrictCaye CaulkerCay Corker17°44’47” N 88°1’26” W
January 30 in Belize ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
So after another night and day of travelling we have arrived in Caye (pronounced Key) Caulker. This is an island about an hour ferry ride from Belize City. The vibe is very relaxed and Caribbean andRead more
BelizeBelize DistrictCaye Caulker17°43’10” N 88°0’41” W
January 31 in Belize ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
We did a half day snorkelling today and it was absolutely amazing.
We started by feeding Tarpon (8 ft long fish) and frigate birds by hand. Quite an experience.
Then we went to a reef where we sawRead more
Hi Michael & Helen Looks amazing, hope you do get to relax in Belize for a few days after lots of travel miles. Remember it’s a marathon not a sprint. What are you missing here? Well, just in January we’ve had Storm Henk, Storm Isha, Storm Jocelyn, widespread flooding and train disruptions. So there’s that. But the biggest news story this week has to be a Japanese macaque's break for freedom from the Highland Wildlife Park. He was on the run for 5 days, front page news and tv coverage for days and they only caught him yesterday. [The CCS Team]
Michael and Helen Cook Ah thanks for the update, we are having a great time (as you can see) but missing you all so nice to hear from you. Hope the storms turn to sun soon
BelizeBelize DistrictHalf Moon Cay17°12’22” N 87°32’2” W
February 4 in Belize ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
For our final diving day we splashed out for a more remote dive to go to the Blue Hole, this meant a 5.30am departure as we were going about 1/3 of the way to Hondouras on a two hour boat ride.
TheRead more
Traveler Wow! Stunning views
Michael and Helen Cook That is where we were when you were picking up the car!
Traveler Ooh nice!