Friday, Tulum, Acumal

A quick stop at Cenote Azul to see it from the vantage point where we can see the cenote and the lake behind.  Even though they are so close, they are separate bodies of water and don't mix. The cenote is extremely deep and drains under the shallow lake.

The road North, along the coast is good.  It is like many of the roads here.  There are 2 good regular lanes.  One going each direction.  On each side, there is a 3/4 width lane.  The trucks move over to let you pass.  Since it is so flat, one can see a nice long way.  There is very little, other than vegetation for the first half of the trip.  As we get closer to Tulum, we start seeing more signs of civilization. When we get to Tulum, we are in the midst of tourism.  The ATM machines even give US dollars unless you go to one at a bank which will give pesos.  

I have been to the ruins of Tulum many times so decided to pass today.  Juan knew a back place to park where the small tours vans park.  I stayed with the drivers at a nice comfortable restaurant.  We ran into a couple of drivers we've had in the past.  After a couple of hours the group came back, hot and happy.  They were even happier after a cold drink!

Akumal is only a short distance North from Tulum.  We found our condo for the next 2 days but it isn't ready so we go for lunch at a local place.  Oh, the shrimp tacos were great!

The condo is ready and what a beautiful place to land.  Huge open living/dining room with a full kitchen  -- a patio, the pool just a few steps away with someone tending the bar, a few more steps and you're on the beach.  All along the beach there are markers for turtle nests.  In a few weeks the eggs will be hatching.  

Since we had a big, late lunch, we just snack for dinner.  Juan makes the best guacamole ever!