Aristus
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Sat Feb-16-08 11:55 AM
Original message |
Greetings from sunny Cancun, Mexico! |
|
I can't talk long, because Internet time is a little pricey, but I wanted to check in and see how everybody was doing.
Having a great time; wish you were all here! ;-)
The weather is wonderful, with powerful, cool ocean breezes to offset the heat. I'm practicing my Spanish daily with the locals. And I expect to have a terrific tan once I get back. The only real problem here is that Cancun is just essentially a slice of corporate America set down whole and intact on the Yucatan peninsula. Although local Mexicans work in all of the establishments, it's difficult to get away from the American-style development and see some of the local culture. We're going to a Mexican restaurant tonight that my mother-in-law swears has "authentic" Mexican food, as opposed to food adapted to the American palate, but I'll reserve judgement untill after dinner.
My in-laws are wonderfully warm and generous, but OMG! are they right-wing! Many of you know that already, but it's tough coming into the our condo's common area every morning to see Fox Noise going full-blast. I've made a resolution to talk no politics as long as Mrs. Aristus and I are here. It'll be tough, because despite being a Republican, Mrs. Aristus is very interested in Barack Obama and wants to see how the campaign for the nomination is going. Me, I'd rather have bamboo slivers shoved under my nails than get involved in a political pissing contest with my father-in-law. So, for the next ten days or so, in answer to any political question posed by my f-i-l, I'll just answer, "I'm not really into politics". I'll probably get away with it as long as Mrs. Aristus doesn't roll her eyes in response. :-)
Anyway, take care, y'all! Love to everybody! :grouphug:
|
Guava Jelly
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Sat Feb-16-08 11:58 AM
Response to Original message |
1. We will need pictures when you return. |
|
:D Party down dude...Avoid the water at all cost :hurts:
|
CaliforniaPeggy
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Sat Feb-16-08 12:39 PM
Response to Original message |
|
Sounds great, except for the political scene...ouch!
Hang in there, sweetie!
I'm about to take off on my little trip too...
See you later!
Pics are required...
Don't forget!
:hug:
|
pokerfan
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Sat Feb-16-08 02:29 PM
Response to Original message |
3. Head south towards Tulum |
|
Edited on Sat Feb-16-08 02:55 PM by pokerfan
Playa del Carmen is much more laid back than Cancun.
|
Aristus
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Tue Feb-19-08 04:27 PM
Response to Reply #3 |
5. I was in Tulum yesterday. I took a ton of pictures, which I will post when |
|
I get home. It was actually my second visit to Tulum; the first was on my honeymoon back in 1999. It was part of a package tour, so everything was rush, rush, rush, and I didn't get a good look at the place. Yesterday, I was able to take my time and get a feel for what it must have been like during the Mayan heyday.
Miss you all... :hi:
Home on Sunday.
|
Radio_Lady
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Tue Feb-19-08 04:32 PM
Response to Reply #5 |
7. Glad to hear you're enjoying your trip, Aristus. Thanks for the cheery post! |
|
Did you get to Chichen-Itza, or not?
|
madinmaryland
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Sat Feb-16-08 03:03 PM
Response to Original message |
4. Ya know, it's not nice to tease us northerners about the weather! |
Radio_Lady
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
|
Tue Feb-19-08 04:31 PM
Response to Reply #4 |
6. That's a terrific graphic! I'm afraid you'll slit your throat earlier if I tell you... |
|
Radio Lady and Audio Al leave for Hawaii next Tuesday.
Please, stop the bleeding. You're ruining that keyboard! :sarcasm:
Respectfully,
Radio Lady Ellen in Oregon
|
DU
AdBot (1000+ posts) |
Fri Apr 26th 2024, 05:42 PM
Response to Original message |