Hotel Casa Tucan
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Playa del Carmen
I woke up this morning with about 30 new mosquito bites, mostly on my legs. I think I got most of them when we were sitting around the pool last night. I look like I have the measles! They look a lot worse than they feel, I am trying not to scratch them. I am taking antihistamines and using a cream.
Today was a full free day in Playa del …
Tulum ruins
Today we had the option to visit the ruins in Tulum. 5 of us decided to go - me, Jade, Kristen, Claire and Carolyn. Juan had told us to go early to avoid the crowds so we met at 8am. We took a taxi from right outside our hotel, squeezing the 5 of us in. It was only a short drive to the ruins and we bought our tickets and went straight in.
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Playa del Carmen
After shopping for a few rooms, we decided to stay at the Tucan.
We were close to the 5th avenue, where all the action is.
We spent the first day at the beach, where there were again hundreds of tourists. Definately, I don't like the beach... especially when I can't find a spot for myself. I am so difficult!
We went …
Our first taste of the Caribbean
15 long hours on the bus and we're finally pulling into the quaint seaside town of Playa del Carmen, or at least that's what I was expecting. On spotting a 'Wal-Mart' I'm rapidly thinking that maybe this isn't quite the small beach town I was expecting. Sure enough once we start walking it becomes clear that this is Cancun the second. It's streets …
Honeymoon
... Las Vegas show, disco and nightclub. All the girls got up on the main stage and danced with Slash. We were on the big screens performing to 1000 people. Luke bought some cigars from Playa Del Carmen for Bielby's wedding. We both had a full body massage at the spa. We went in the Caribbean Sea which was lovely and warm. Towards the end of our honeymoon, we had a candlelit dinner and the food was delicious. It was beautiful all ...