Mexico

Photo Tour Friday: Chichen Itza Kukulkan Pyramid

by Gina on October 26, 2012 · 2 comments

The Kukulkan Pyramid: Chichen Itza’s Greatest Landmark Chichen Itza is what’s left of a Mayan civilization. The remains are located about an hour from Tulum, Mexico, and are well-preserved. The most notable characteristic of visiting here is seeing the Chichen Itza Pyramid: the Kukulkan Pyramid, also referred to in Mexico as “El Castillo”.  This pyramid [...]

Alux Cave Restaurant in Playa del Carmen

by Gina on August 12, 2012 · 6 comments

One Day, I Went to this Restaurant in Mexico: Alux Cave Restaurant I was sitting in the bar at our resort on the Mexican Riviera when I overheard our bartender telling the couple sitting at the bar next to me what restaurant they had to visit when they went to Playa del Carmen later that [...]

Staring into a Whale Shark’s Mouth

by Gina on August 11, 2012 · 6 comments

One Day in Mexico, this Happened… Swimming with Whale Sharks in Cancun “Jump, jump!” our boat driver shouted. I spring myself from the ledge of the small motor-boat that is transporting us through the open waters off the coast of Cancun, Mexico. Ahead of me is my target. I hit the water with Tom at [...]

Swimming with Dolphins: A Lifelong Dream

by Gina on July 19, 2012 · 4 comments

One Day in Mexico, This Happened… I Went Swimming with Dolphins When I was in 4th grade I wrote a story for a class creative writing assignment about a girl who is shipwrecked and is saved by a dolphin who becomes her friend. Yes, not very original, but hey - I was only 11. As the years [...]