I had trouble getting on the Internet towards the end of our week in Cancun, so I didn't get a chance to post these videos of the zip line. The first one is Bartee sliding upside-down and the next one is of some other people in our group on a different part of the course. Wish I had more footage of it, but we didn't have much time in the towers between lines and they prohibited cameras while you were actually sliding. Apparently, the water below the lines is like a camera graveyard from when they used to be permitted.
Enjoy the videos!
Don't let the sound of the wind fool you in this next video... it was so hot that day!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Fishing
Finally a break in the heat wave, so we took full advantage by heading outside tonight after dinner. Aunt Jean has introduced the kids to fishing during this visit, but the first time out we didn't catch anything. So we tried again tonight.
It was another night being outsmarted by the fish in the lake. Once again, the kids were not able to see a fish at the end of their lines... only the nightcrawlers that weren't crawling. The "live" bait that we ended up shopping around for turned out to be DOA when we opened the container, so it's possible that the fish just weren't interested in decaying worms. Also, we learned that the kids really don't have the patience to wait around for a fish to bite. At one point this evening, it looked like Sanjay might have had a bite, but he had no idea how to pull up to catch the fish and reel him in so that little guy got away.
The evening by the lake made for some nice photos and fun memories for the kids with Aunt Jean.
It was another night being outsmarted by the fish in the lake. Once again, the kids were not able to see a fish at the end of their lines... only the nightcrawlers that weren't crawling. The "live" bait that we ended up shopping around for turned out to be DOA when we opened the container, so it's possible that the fish just weren't interested in decaying worms. Also, we learned that the kids really don't have the patience to wait around for a fish to bite. At one point this evening, it looked like Sanjay might have had a bite, but he had no idea how to pull up to catch the fish and reel him in so that little guy got away.
The evening by the lake made for some nice photos and fun memories for the kids with Aunt Jean.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
Mi Casa es Tu Casa
Today we swam with the dolphins... ok, just one of them and his name was Pablo (7 years old). We each got a kiss from him, shook his fins and went for a ride belly to belly while he pulled us along in the salt-water pool. We were able to touch him several times as he swam past our group in the water and we each got to give him a signal for a trick. He liked to have his tummy tickled and he was always the winner in the splash contest.
The trainer at one point said, “I'm going to show you something Pablo can do with my sunglasses” and he tossed them into the water. They immediately sunk, but Pablo wasn't paying attention. He was supposed to retrieve them as they were falling to the bottom of the pool, but Pablo wasn't cooperating. After several attempts at making Pablo go under to fetch them, the trainer gave up and dove down to get them himself. He tried again and this time Pablo brought them back. He carried them so nicely on his nose that it looked as if he were wearing the sunglasses.
Really fun to play with this animal... something I've always wanted to do. Would love to share the photos of our adventures, but cameras weren't allowed inside and the photos that they took were $29 a pop. As much of a sucker as I am for photos, we just weren't willing to plop down that kind of money for a printout. Some of the pictures were really great... you'll just have to imagine. :)
Here's a shot of another group getting to touch the dolphin as it swam past:
The dolphin swim was located inside the Cancun Wet-n-Wild park, so we stayed there for a few hours and both of us ended up a little bit fried by the sun. :( Here's Bartee on the slide:
It's the last night of our vacation and although we are looking forward to getting home and back to the kids, it'll be sad to say goodbye to the beaches and pools and free liquor of Cancun. Tonight we met a family from Mexico at the restaurant here at the hotel. They were so, so friendly. Their kids, who were with them, were about the same ages as Priya and Sanjay. We heard them joking around with the waiter, but didn't understand a word of their Spanish. At the beginning of the meal they toasted us as we were the only other guests seated at the table. By the end of the meal, we were exchanging phone numbers and addresses. “Mi Casa es Tu Casa” was what she said to us when she read us her address back from the paper. What a sweet ending to a fabulous vacation.
The trainer at one point said, “I'm going to show you something Pablo can do with my sunglasses” and he tossed them into the water. They immediately sunk, but Pablo wasn't paying attention. He was supposed to retrieve them as they were falling to the bottom of the pool, but Pablo wasn't cooperating. After several attempts at making Pablo go under to fetch them, the trainer gave up and dove down to get them himself. He tried again and this time Pablo brought them back. He carried them so nicely on his nose that it looked as if he were wearing the sunglasses.
Really fun to play with this animal... something I've always wanted to do. Would love to share the photos of our adventures, but cameras weren't allowed inside and the photos that they took were $29 a pop. As much of a sucker as I am for photos, we just weren't willing to plop down that kind of money for a printout. Some of the pictures were really great... you'll just have to imagine. :)
Here's a shot of another group getting to touch the dolphin as it swam past:
The dolphin swim was located inside the Cancun Wet-n-Wild park, so we stayed there for a few hours and both of us ended up a little bit fried by the sun. :( Here's Bartee on the slide:
It's the last night of our vacation and although we are looking forward to getting home and back to the kids, it'll be sad to say goodbye to the beaches and pools and free liquor of Cancun. Tonight we met a family from Mexico at the restaurant here at the hotel. They were so, so friendly. Their kids, who were with them, were about the same ages as Priya and Sanjay. We heard them joking around with the waiter, but didn't understand a word of their Spanish. At the beginning of the meal they toasted us as we were the only other guests seated at the table. By the end of the meal, we were exchanging phone numbers and addresses. “Mi Casa es Tu Casa” was what she said to us when she read us her address back from the paper. What a sweet ending to a fabulous vacation.
It's Hot Out There Today
These are not the words you want to hear from a local when you are in a resort town in the tropics. While eating breakfast, sweat was forming on our faces and this was while we were sitting in an air conditioned restaurant. When our waiter commented on the heat, we felt slightly better about being such hot weather wimps.
Although the weather demanded it, this morning's plans did not include water. We went to the Zip Line or as the natives call it, the Zeeeep Line. We sailed over trees and water to 9 different towers in the adventure park. We did a monkey walk crossing and also traversed a narrow, very wobbly bridge. Bartee swung upside-down on at least one stretch. I got that on video, but the internet has been really flaky here, so I don't think I'll be able to upload that until we get back home. The zip line was a first for both of us and we had a great time. Luckily it was only for a few hours in the morning, so during the real heat of the day we were back at the hotel for some pool lounging and water volleyball.
Although the weather demanded it, this morning's plans did not include water. We went to the Zip Line or as the natives call it, the Zeeeep Line. We sailed over trees and water to 9 different towers in the adventure park. We did a monkey walk crossing and also traversed a narrow, very wobbly bridge. Bartee swung upside-down on at least one stretch. I got that on video, but the internet has been really flaky here, so I don't think I'll be able to upload that until we get back home. The zip line was a first for both of us and we had a great time. Luckily it was only for a few hours in the morning, so during the real heat of the day we were back at the hotel for some pool lounging and water volleyball.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Golf and Spa Day
Today was golf and spa day. Bartee played a round of golf this morning while I lined up a couple of spa treatments. What a treat! And, both of these were actually included in the all-inclusive package. At least, we think they were. I suppose we'll find out on Friday when we check out, but from what we understand they fall within our budget of money to spend on extras here.
After the round, I went over to the Moon Palace resort to meet up with Bartee. We had decided to meet at the pool. I'd be there somewhere and he would find me after his round. Yeah... well, neither one of us realized that the Moon Palace is actually 3 resorts in one, resulting in multiple pools. And, the one where I was dropped off (consequently not the one where Bartee played golf) must hold the record for the world's largest pool and deck area. I walked out of there and all I could think about was how we'd never find each other today.
We were supposed to find each other between 12 and 12:30pm. I found a chair in the shade and waited. Watched and waited, watched and waited. The half hour passed by quickly and no sign of Bartee. At about 1pm, I spotted him walking out of the lobby onto the pool deck and flagged him down. It was only because of his orange cap that I found him. [Thank you Priya for letting Daddy take your cap on vacation!] In any case, the next few hours at the Moon Palace looked a little like this:
and this:
After the round, I went over to the Moon Palace resort to meet up with Bartee. We had decided to meet at the pool. I'd be there somewhere and he would find me after his round. Yeah... well, neither one of us realized that the Moon Palace is actually 3 resorts in one, resulting in multiple pools. And, the one where I was dropped off (consequently not the one where Bartee played golf) must hold the record for the world's largest pool and deck area. I walked out of there and all I could think about was how we'd never find each other today.
We were supposed to find each other between 12 and 12:30pm. I found a chair in the shade and waited. Watched and waited, watched and waited. The half hour passed by quickly and no sign of Bartee. At about 1pm, I spotted him walking out of the lobby onto the pool deck and flagged him down. It was only because of his orange cap that I found him. [Thank you Priya for letting Daddy take your cap on vacation!] In any case, the next few hours at the Moon Palace looked a little like this:
and this:
Sunny Cancun
The sun finally came out yesterday, so we whipped out the camera in full tourist style.
We're enjoying our time alone here, but at the same time we miss the kids. We love you both and can't wait to see you this weekend!
We're enjoying our time alone here, but at the same time we miss the kids. We love you both and can't wait to see you this weekend!
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