Nothing much going on here in Playa del Carmen. We are working on out tans and enjoying the scenery. Weather nice, tends to rain in the afternoon and evening, but it is a warmish rain so no complaints.
Went to Xel Ha yesterday, this is a spectacular spot to experience the best in snokling because it is where the fresh underground water flows into a salt water lagoon. The salt water stays on the bottom because it is heavier and the fresh water flows over it. Also, the bottom salty layer gets hot because it stays in the sun while the fresh water is continually replaced with new cooler water. If you get cold you need to dive down to the hot salty layer. Where the water layers meet there is a cloudy layer because of the mixing. So you get fresh water fish species and salt water species, all in a protected environment. Saw really big fish up close, like inches from your mask. Numerous species as well as big rays gliding over the bottom. If you ever go to Cancun, this is a must see.
Fellow I met last year who was dying of cancer and taking pain killers that would kill a horse is miraculously still alive and back for another farewell vacation. It is great to see him and his brother again. This is the 3d year I´ve been here with the brothers Matieros and a few others I´ve met here keep showing up. I´m not the only one who likes this place.
Went for coffee yesterday morning and I tried to order an Americano chico, meaning a shot of expresso with hot water to make a small cup, which is chico. I asked for a Chico Americano. Got a worried look from the coffee lady because I asked for a small American boy. No police involvement. Got the coffee.
Hope everyone is well.
peter and ardell
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