If it's Tuesday, we must be in Tulum

Hola!

Yesterday, we went snorkeling in Yal Ku lagoon twice (once in the morning and again in the afternoon). It was a place where fresh water from underground rivers mixes with the salt water of the sea. There was coral and many beautiful fish. The Husband saw a barracuda and a sting ray (photos to come). Fortunately, the barracuda must have just eaten -- he did not seem concerned about The Husband's proximity.

Today, we're hopping on a collectivo to visit the town of Tulum. Collectivos are vans that goes up and down the main highway picking up and dropping off locals and tourists from town to town. It's cheaper than a taxi -- but we have to walk to the main highway to get one.

We have already visited the Tulum ruins, but we have not been to the city. It's a bigger city than Akumal, but smaller than Playa del Carmen. We'll check out the boutiques, eat lunch, sit at the beach and read our books, and consider sticking around for dinner.

Sunday evening was the Oscars. We went to the Lol Ha Beach Club for a charity dinner to raise money for the local school and they had TVs showing the ceremony. The buffet was delicious and they had a "red carpet" where the local "paparattzi" shot photos of the tourists as they entered the club. A local resident was the MC and she interviewed people as they entered. It was fun - and we actually watched the entire show.

Anyway, off to Tulum. By the way, it's warm and sunny here! We are always covered with sunscreen, and we still have managed to get a little pink. I am not complaining!