I love a good sunrise

I am such a spoiled brat. I FINALLY got my dear husband talked into traveling 5 years ago, and now I want to go all the time. What is it with travel that I crave like chocolate? even when I am not planning a trip I am planning a trip. I am home for 3 months and even though the weather is nice, I dream of the beach or jungle or pool side lounging! The sound of waves on the sand and the smell of the leaves decomposing on the forest floor call me. Little blue birds, long legged guinea pig things, iguanas soaking in the heat of the sun call me. I close my eyes for a few minutes, and then get back to pulling weeds! Sustained for a few more days.

Our Guide

One of the many guides that make our trips to other countries so rewarding. Guides (and drivers) know the lay of the land and the important points of any sites. At first, many sound like they are the airline stewardess who recites by rote the safety speech with no emotion or thought. But once you start asking questions they respond by expanding into areas that they save for the people who are actually interested in the site. Our lively group gave our man Heber an entertaining audience and he gave us an entertaining tour. We all had a great time. Be sure to tip well according and let them know you appreciate them.

COBA

 The Coba ruins in Mexico are not as visited as Chichen Itza, and not as manicured, but are magical in their own half hidden way.

The site dates from AD 600 to 900 and that makes it older than Chichen Itza. The ruins were discovered in the late 1800's and were not excavated until 1973. In truth, they are not fully excavated even now.
Many of the mounds you see in the jungle just off the pathways are actually buildings and other structures still buried.

 It is a huge complex with many walking paths through the jungle and pedicabs for those who find the walk a bit much. We were there for 2 hours and barely saw anything but the most convenient sites. We started with a guide who gave a brief introduction and cautioned which trees not to touch and then turned us loose.
 At the time of our visit, the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan (Nohch Mul) was open for climbing. Be warned, it is steep with very tall steps. Once you get to the top 130+ feet up, the view is breathtaking. There is a rope to help with the descent, but many opt to use the "toddler" decent and sit on their rears and go down one step at a time. Check with my girlfriend at Rekre8r Travel if you want to book a trip and explore your own corners of the world. (http://rekre8rtravel.com/)

A carved "Stela" or stone tablet

 The pyramid (above)
 The Mayan ball court (at right)