DINNER 247: Monday, September 4, 2006

DINNER 247: Monday, September 4, 2006

Dinner tonight was the Seafood-themed buffet at the Barcelo Maya Caribe Resort. We had delicious cilantro shrimp, garlic scallops, cowfish, and more with our friends Dawn & Jon.

MEXICO 2006: Day 2, Monday September 4, 2006

MEXICO 2006: Day 2, Monday September 4, 2006

Today, we rose early — about 7:30 — since the sun comes up and is ferociously bright by 7:00am. We made our way down to the buffet for breakfast, which, to Wendy’s delight, included fresh fried doughnuts. Breakfast was yogurt, scrambled eggs, cereal with milk, fresh…

MEXICO 2006: Day 3, Tuesday September 5, 2006

MEXICO 2006: Day 3, Tuesday September 5, 2006

We got up early today, and with a purpose… We were diving this morning, with two dives — one to Canyones and one to another very close dive site. Grabbed breakfast at the buffet (fruit, bread, yogurt, cereal, and some meats & cheeses) and then…

DINNER 248: Tuesday, September 5, 2006

DINNER 248: Tuesday, September 5, 2006

Dinner tonight was the Asian-themed buffet at the Barcelo Maya Caribe Resort. We had sushi, noodles, and other dishes with an Asian twist with our friends Dawn & Jon.

MEXICO 2006: Day 4, Wednesday September 6, 2006

MEXICO 2006: Day 4, Wednesday September 6, 2006

Another beautiful day, two more awesome dives… We got to the dive shop early and received scowls from Steffi, one of the dive shop employees who we really connected with. We’d promised to bring her a cappucino and completely forgot. Our dives took us to…

DINNER 249: Wednesday, September 6, 2006

DINNER 249: Wednesday, September 6, 2006

Tonight was a special dinner included as part of our vacation package. Wendy & I dined at the Mexican restaurant on the Barcelo Maya Caribe Resort. We enjoyed the following: * Amuse bouche: Great salsa, guacamole, shredded white cheese, and a few chips. * Shrimp…

DINNER 250: Thursday, September 7, 2006

DINNER 250: Thursday, September 7, 2006

After a very full day (which started at 3:30am!) of snorkeling with Whale Sharks, we hit the Italian-themed buffet at the Barcelo Maya Caribe Resort for Italian food through the Mexican lens. After dinner, we headed back to the room for showers and bed!