Yucatan Exploration
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Playa del Carmen, YucatanThe threatening clouds broke as the ferry arrived in Playa del Carmen from Cozumel.
Tequila store, Playa del CarmenBeautiful
Artisan Market, Playa del CarmenThese 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 CarmenThe perfect atmosphere for a mojito and meeting new friends.
Xcalak, Quintana RooThis desolate outpost was the base for our coastal monitoring dives with members of the national environmental authority.
Merida, YucatanOur diving excursion was cut short by the untimely onset of Hurricane Wilma. We retreated to the relative safety of Merida.
Household shrine, MeridaA wonderful family took us in for a few days while we waited out the storm.
Gate, MeridaThe persistent dignity of the aging architechure created an intriguing atmosphere in much of historical Merida.
Ancient Mayan ruins of Uxmal, YucatanA day trip from Merida led us to another epoc.
Cafe, central MeridaThe city combated the rains beneath us as we calmy took in the scene over a local drink.
Tree of Life, Ticul, YucatanThe mayans revered this tree as a symbol of perfection and an icon of life.
Catholic church, MeridaEdifices representing a slightly more modern religion dominates every street corner in the country.
