Yucatan Exploration
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Playa del Carmen, Yucatan
The threatening clouds broke as the ferry arrived in Playa del Carmen from Cozumel.
Tequila store, Playa del Carmen
Beautiful
Artisan Market, Playa del Carmen
These carved coconut lamps lit up the night as I blended in with the other tourists and soaked in the lively market atmosphere.
Rooftop bar, Playa del Carmen
The perfect atmosphere for a mojito and meeting new friends.
Xcalak, Quintana Roo
This desolate outpost was the base for our coastal monitoring dives with members of the national environmental authority.
Merida, Yucatan
Our diving excursion was cut short by the untimely onset of Hurricane Wilma. We retreated to the relative safety of Merida.
Household shrine, Merida
A wonderful family took us in for a few days while we waited out the storm.
Gate, Merida
The persistent dignity of the aging architechure created an intriguing atmosphere in much of historical Merida.
Ancient Mayan ruins of Uxmal, Yucatan
A day trip from Merida led us to another epoc.
Cafe, central Merida
The city combated the rains beneath us as we calmy took in the scene over a local drink.
Tree of Life, Ticul, Yucatan
The mayans revered this tree as a symbol of perfection and an icon of life.
Catholic church, Merida
Edifices representing a slightly more modern religion dominates every street corner in the country.