Yesterday we started the day at Genesis Resort, an eco0tourism resort literally out in the middle of nowhere by the ruins of Ek Balam. A lovely spot, and a great example of everything one can do with a small but not insignificant piece of property. After a healthy breakfast, we headed out to explore the ruins of Ek Balam, truly a lovely site, and we climbed to the top to enjoy the miraculous views, Tanya in more practical shoes, this time... Then on the road to the coast, our destination and current resting place. We had run out of cash, I needed gas, and thankfully Ralph had 250 pesos in his pocket, so we gased up, ignored grumbling bellies and hit the road. If there was money in selling rocks and brush, Ralph thinks there would be a ton of money to be made in the Yucatan. One long winding road looks like the next here, both sides high with brush and trees, only the occasional speeding car keeps the growth from overtaking the road. Our first glimps of the coast was in Dzilam del Bravo, a small fishing village, and from there the road through lagoons and salt flats was accompanied by the occasional town where one could see the results from a hurricane long past. Rebuilding takes time, and money, and desire.
And now we sit in the lap of luxury, taking a day and a half to chill and lounge by the pool and read books and swim in the remarkably warm and boyant Gulf. We meet our friends planes beginning tomorrow. More adventures to come!
I should mention the wind. At precisely 5 to one in the afternoon, someone opened the door and let the wind in! What a change... from a still, hot morning to a hold onto your drink afternoon. This will take some getting used to!
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