It's Thursday night here in the gorgeous beaches of Cancun, Mexico!!
The view here is unbelievable. The sand is as white as snow, the water as blue as a summer sky (or one of the drinks daddy got from the bar). It's postcard perfect.
So far I have taken 490 pictures. I'll put the best on a post once we get home (although ALL will be on facebook) so be ready for some of the most beautiful pictures e-v-e-r.
So far...
...wehave had to repack our bags in the middle of the airport.
...I have been tricked that you can see birds from an airplane 30,000 feet in the air.
...we have learned that speed limits don't REALLY matter.
...we realized that time in Mexico DOES NOT equal American time. 5 minutes in Mexico equals 45 minutes in America.
...we learned the hard way that expired sunscreen doesn't work.
...the beach is prettiest at 7:00 at night. Unless it's storming like it is right now.
...as much as we love the unlimited food, some people don't need the unlimited drinks. (Have you ever seen a game of tequila volleyball???)
...dogs make good Mexican elephants.
...resort water polo is great... In the fact that the rule "they are girls. When they have the ball you can't touch them" applies.
...when snorkeling make sure you put sunscreen right against your swimsuit line.
...underwater cameras work well if you aren't wearing a life jacket.
...life jackets are a pain!!
...everything is prettier when you are in a swing 30 feet over the ocean.
...Kole is the best brother for NOT taking pictures (like mom suggested) when I pass out with low blood sugar.
...thankfully the paramedics understood English.
...you remember more Spanish than you say you do when you are listening to peoples conversations.
...when your bus to take you back to te resort is 50 minutes late you get upgraded to a bus with cushiony and comfy seats. That are GREAT for napping.
...hair that has been in a braid that endures snorkeling masks and snorkels, wind, and salt water resembles a hurricane aftermath when left out.
...dads shoes have been renamed the drunk shoes.
...koles might soon be renamed as well.
...when you come across a channel on the TV in English you don't change the station. Even if it's some really stupid kids cartoon.
... Shoulders on the side of the road are really just another lane for tourist buses.
That's it :), expect a more detailed blog post once I get off my iPod!!
FRIDAY
So far...
... Speed bumps can cause major traffic jams
... Hammocks are incredible.
... Dolphins are the cutest and most adorable mammals on the planet
... and if Marine Biology wasn't required as a major I might think of going into dolphin training
... Underground rivers are freezing, even in the 100+ temps.
... One can only take so much Mexican dancing and singing
... Every time I look at my watch I still mentally figure out what is going on at camp.
... I still haven't seen one sunrise.
... It's 11:00 and we just got back to the resort. I'm pooped.
SATURDAY
... You get excited when you hear really old songs just because the lyrics are finally in English
...Tex-Mex is better than regular Mexican food.
... When waves can suck you under in 2 feet of water and toss you (and your Dad) around, maybe it is time to head back to the pool.
... Everything is smaller in Mexico: the tortillas, the glasses, the strength of the margaritas (supposedly)
... I'm going to be finding sand everywhere for the next week. I mean, I already got some out of these lovely braces.
... My carry on is full of seashells. I mean, I gotta bring them back as souveniers for my friends!
... The return trip airplane ride is going to be a great time for a nap! Or to start on a book
AIRPORT AND PLANE
... My shells made it through security, so the best friends will get their shells
... Mom and her bag got stopped by security. But all went well, even moms scissors made it!
... The cancun airport is a mess! No organization whatsoever it seems!
... When you are stuck with braces, lollipops work as a suitable replacement for gum.
... iPods are a lifesaver to block pit screaming children.
... Airplane sandwiches are edible, possibly more so than cafeteria food. The grapes and "cookies" though... I don't know.
