We stepped off the sardine can ferry into Cozumel and immediately sighed with relief - until I looked around. We had never had the opportunity to spend any time here and I was a wee bit shocked. This tacky tourist town was exactly what we were trying to avoid. But we were here for one… Continue reading Drifting Away in Cozumel
“Well, if you’re in Plano you HAVE to go and see Southfork Ranch!” I must have made a bewildered face at this point. “You know, where they filmed Dallas?” Oh yeah, THAT show. The show that is aired in 96 countries worldwide. The show that is personally responsible for all the confused looks I receive… Continue reading OYL Cribs: Southfork Ranch from the Show Dallas
Normally I kinda do my own thing for Friday Foto (#FriFotos) but I couldn't help myself this week when it was announced that the theme would be MARKETS. I can't even start to explain my love affair with markets. My stomach fills with butterflies and I'm always super excited to see how locations differ… Continue reading #FriFotos: MARKETS
We quickly exited our colectivo on the side of the highway. My life had passed before my eyes more than enough times for one ride. Mexican colectivo drivers are not known for their smooth driving but maniacal weaving between trucks, buses, and cars to get to stops filled with people before other colectivos do. This… Continue reading Deja Vu in Akumal, Mexico
One of the main reasons we took on our boatsitting and dogsitting gig in Rio Dulce, Guatemala was because it was one of the only regions left on our Guatemala bucket list that we didn't get the opportunity to visit when we were last there in 2011. What I didn't realize was that this region… Continue reading A Slice of Life in Livingston, Guatemala
I failed a bit last week when it came to the "Week in Review" for our 365 days project so I'm playing catch up and doing TWO weeks in ONE! Lucky you! It is really weird to think that, a week and a half ago, Shaun and I were on the beach in Playa del… Continue reading Week In Review – 365 Days Project: 97-109
We glided across the glass-like water of the Rio Dulce in Mother Jones’ dinghy. The only sounds that could be heard was the occasional “putt putt” of the motor, the lone bird that would sing out in the mangroves, and the occasional clank of the empty beer cans on the floor. “I hope there aren’t… Continue reading Dinghy-splorin’ the Rio Dulce
I swore that I was not a resort girl. I was fighting them tooth and nail. I wanted to prove to myself that, somehow, I was a “true” traveler. I didn’t need the luxury. We’re hardcore right? My world was turned upside down when we were invited to Chaa Creek in San Ignacio, Belize. Situated… Continue reading A Slice of Heaven at Chaa Creek Eco-Lodge
Shaun precariously hid in an ongoing dance with the ever-changing shade spots of the catamaran as we made our way down the Rio Dulce. Life on a boat is unkind to those with fair skin. Freckles started dotting their way along his pale landscape but they did little to protect him from the harsh Guatemalan… Continue reading Glimpses of the Real Guatemala
Being back in Mexico has really gotten us thinking about where we would like to be within the next few years. Besides Berlin (which would be a temporary home), this is the only other place that we could realistically see ourselves. So we have been soaking it in as much as possible. We spend every… Continue reading Week In Review – 365 Days Project: 90-96
They came by the busloads- patrons, shop owners, revelers and travelers alike. During Semana Santa (Holy Week), if you're near the water, expect it to get a bit more crowded and fast. Gambling games (where they slyly rob you blind), B.B. gun shooting games, merry-go-rounds, bumper cars, and vendors crowd the streets to claim their… Continue reading Photo Essay: A Semana Santa Carnival on the Rio Dulce, Guatemala
The weeks fly by so quickly when I see the progress on our 365 Days Project. I can't believe that we're already in the 80s. This past week was spent in Livingston, Guatemala, into San Ignacio, Belize, and into Chetumal and Tulum, Mexico. I can't remember the last time we have moved so quickly! I'm… Continue reading Week In Review – 365 Days Project: 83-89
I can't believe we spent almost 3 weeks in Rio Dulce. Besides dogsitting and boatsitting, I can't quite put my finger on what exactly we did. I had just suffered an incredible blow to my self esteem in the internet world and had been slowly nursing my mental health back up after being at one… Continue reading Photo Friday: Instagram Dreams of Rio Dulce, Guatemala
We received many questions about exactly what we were doing in Rio Dulce, Guatemala on a boat. Through a very serendipitous affair via friends in Austin, we were introduced to the trio at So Many Beaches - L, D & K (the dog). We were asked if we were interested in boatsitting and dogsitting for… Continue reading I’m On A Boat (Sitting Gig)!
It was nice to be unplugged this past week. It really forced me to slow down and realize how much social media was consuming my life during my travels. I was determined to keep up with our 365 days project though. In case you missed some of our pictures from last week, here is our… Continue reading Weekly Round Up – 365 Days Project: 76-82
