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Little Sable Point Lighthouse Willis (Sears) Tower and 311 S. Wacker Giant Mayan head sculpture (Chankanaab Nature Park) Waterfall (Chankanaab Nature Park) Carved face - Mayan art Douglas AD-4 Skyraider "Naked Fanny" Taj Mahal Cenote Seattle at Dusk Swimmers and divers at Garden of Eden Cenote Sunset under the palm tree Moon Over Mount Rainier Mayan serpent heads Hoop at the Mayan ball court Mayan calendar (Chankanaab Nature Park) Seattle Space Needle Soldier Field and Chicago Skyline The Mayan ruins of Tulum Cinderella's Castle and Partners statue at night Pool fountains Adler Planetarium Aerial Cenote Dzitnup (Xkeken) near Vallodolid North Avenue Beach and Chicago Skyline Adler Planetarium, Shedd, and Chicago Skyline Solitary Boat Colorful fish scales F-22 Raptor and Moon Iris Farm Chicago's Willis (Sears) Tower El Castillo (The Castle) - Mayan Pyramid Pond with lilly pads (Chankanaab Nature Park) California coastline from Point Dume Cemetery North American FJ-4 Fury (Navy version of F-85 Sabre) Bikes near inactive volcano Mayan art A Walk in the Woods Old car Sears/Willis Tower Chicago's Gold Coast Kids pool area was a little water park Sailing Puget Sound Guinea Hen (Guineafowl) Gateway to La Bufadora Local musician blowing a conch shell horn for really long time The huts at the Reef Club Resort Cloud Gate and Skyline Mexican Sunrise Mulege oasis Curvas Peligrosas - Dangerous Curves Kids pool area was a little water park Sunrise Panoramic, Marathon Key Garden of Eden Cenote View of southern California coastline from Point Dume Cinderella's Castle Reflection Black and White Navy Pier Chicago Aerial Addison Trail High School Walkway with columns - Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar Double Arch at Night American Falls in color People watching the sunrise on the beach The Bahia Concepcion Praising the Gods The Mayan ruins of Tulum Iguana at Xel Ha Part of the meteor that formed this crater Adler Planetarium and Northerly Island Gulf of California San Felipe Beach Mt. Rainier Afterglow Fifth Avenue (Quinta Avenida), the main drag in Playa Del Carmen Off-roading in the dunes Desert plant life El Castillo - half reconstructed and half ruined Peacock Kids pool area was a little water park Humboldt Park Field House Mission de San Ignacio Little Sable Point Lighthouse Stars and Stripes Chopper The Mayan ruins of Tulum Chicago Skyline at Night Black and White Panoramic The Mayan ruins of Tulum Caribbean Sunset (view from catamaran cruise) Rusted out car Lighthouse in San Felipe Falke contemplating the meaning of life Ancient Indian ruins Palm leaf abstract in black and white Sunset over the Caribbean Off-roading in the dunes Lily pad and flower (Chankanaab Nature Park) Pool jacuzzi area Shedd Aquarium and Field Museum Barcelo Maya Palace main lobby Parrots at Xel Ha House in Mulege The river that feeds the Mulege oasis Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Carlos N Charlies Bar Chicago's Gold Coast Black and White United Center Aerial The lagoon at Xel-Ha Inactive volcano near Santa Monica Chicago Skyline Daytime Panoramic Long corridor with pillars in black and white Flamingo Playa Del Carmen ferry to Cozumel Oops! We saw a lot of this on Mexico's highways Back in Ensenada, in time for Marti Gras, but it rained. Mountain in San Felipe The Mayan ruins of Tulum Westinghouse College Prep Colorado River Gooseneck Pool at the Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar Downtown Chicago Aerial Puertocitos on the Gulf of California The Mayan ruins of Tulum Barcelo Maya Palace main lobby Gray Whale skeleton Seattle Space Needle America West Arena What a cactus looks on the inside Wall of Skulls Mayan ruins, arched doorway or gate Ancient Mayan ruin Frankfort North Breakwater Lighthouse La Pinta Hotel, Catavina American Falls and tourists walking to the Cave of the Winds Sculpture for Benito Juarez Garcia Authentic Mayan performer at Xel-Ha Beach and clear blue water of the Gulf of Mexico La Bufadora when a wave hits This parade had an Egyptian theme Inside the mission Frankfort North Breakwater Lighthouse Manzanillo - Toxic tree do not touch North Avenue Beach Chicago Aerial Military patrol in Guerrero Negro View of the south side of the island from Punta Colarain Lighthouse Carlos N Charlies Bar Seattle Skyline and Mt. Rainier Panoramic Barcelo Maya Palace - Bathroom Mount Rainier Sweet desert Off-roading in the dunes Sunrise over Chicago Sailing Seattle at Dusk The beach at the Reef Club Resort Chicago Skyline At Night Black And White Panoramic Our next stop, Hotel La Pinta, in Catavina At the top of Punta Colarain Lighthouse Gray Whale fin The Atlantic side of Cozumel is rocky with many natural bridges Plaque describing the substructure inside El Castillo Mission bell tower Garfield Park Golden Dome Field House Mulege, BCS Medinah Country Club Barcelo Maya Palace main lobby It's very windy on the salt flats Barcelo Maya Palace main lobby reception desk Mulege oasis Petrified wood, close-up The Mayan ruins of Tulum Sunset over the Caribbean Munising Falls Town of Guerrero Negro Apollo test capsule A pre-fab church designed by Eiffel Buckingham Fountain From Above The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum The lagoon at Xel-Ha was warm and perfect for snorkeling Chicago Skyline Fractal Black and White Barcelo Maya Palace main lobby Mission de Santa Rosalia de Mulege Serpent head at the base of El Castillo Mission de San Ignacio Sunset and cactus North American T-6D Peacock Riding to Ensenada Night shot of the main pool area Dried up harbor Showers at the pool, long daytime exposure (ND110 filter) Very dirty Virago Laguna Ojo de Liebre Grand Marais Ranger Station American Falls Elmhurst University Campus Grand Haven BLP Power Plant Mayan art Mackinac Bridge Famous lobster burritos, at Mama Espinosas Restaurant Moab Storm Near Santa Rosalia Forgotten Rusty Old Truck Bartender and fresh Corona on tap Downtown Seattle panoramic Virago 535 at the mission Sharp turns and roadside memorials Punta Colarain Lighthouse The lights of Cancun at night Tecate Mexico was our last stop before crossing back to USA The beach at the Reef Club Resort Performers high in the air pole dancers? Near Santa Rosalia One of only 3 floats in the parade The Mayan ruins of Tulum Barcelo Maya Kids Pool Parrot at Xel-Ha (you can pay to have it sit on you... yippee!) Bahia Concepcion El Capitan Hotel The Mayan ruins of Tulum Memorials like this were also common along Mexico's highways Heading back north now, Adam by Bahia Concepcion Sloth hanging out and smiling in the trees Virago taking a break Night shot of the adult pool with sunken loungers Long Lonely Road Seattle Space Needle at dusk Off-roading in the dunes African Gray Parrot Greek gazebo illuminated with cool blue lights Main pool area with sunken loungers Common Northern Raven - Corvus Corax Barcelo Maya Palace - Bathroom Lots of fish at the pier waiting to be fed Windy conditions (see trees) Camping at Dos Amigos Campground The Mayan ruins of Tulum - view through doorway American White Ibis North American P-51D Mustang - Big Beautiful Doll 472218 Long daytime exposure of the beach (ND110 filter) Emerald Pools Trail Coco Bar Lake Park High School West Campus Dome over the main lobby - Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar Crab shell, but no crab North American P-51 Mustang Virago 535s on a Pacific bluff Walkway courtyard between the rooms Mayan statue in black and white Sand Dollar in Wave South of Ensenada, on Hwy1 This is when happens when a truck take a turn too fast Adam cruising along Black bird (stork?) Night shot of the main pool area with moon visible Fountains into the pool Night shot of the kids pool area Catholic church in Puntarenas Virago 535s, packed and ready to go Barcelo Maya Palace beach in Infrared Mayan ruins Temple of the Warriors Dirt road to the Old English Mill North American P-51D Mustang - Big Beautiful Doll 472218 Gray Whale sloshing back in the water American flag on the boat stern Harsh desert environment The Atlantic side of Cozumel is rocky with many natural bridges More rain today... Abandoned truck Angry white faced monkey The Mayan ruins of Tulum Tide pool at sunset Open Air Market Finally some rays of sunshine Iguana at Tulum The Iron Eagle at the 28th Parallel Mission de San Ignacio (altar) Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar Golden Gate Bridge Blue Mesa Barcelo Maya Palace Iguana - These are not a rare site in Cozumel Flowing Water Streets here turned to mud slicks after rain Off-roading in the dunes Panoramic view of American Falls and Niagara Falls Looking forward on Hwy5 Boulder field Cenote Dzitnup (Xkeken) near Vallodolid Virago 535s near the Gulf Millennium Park From Above The Reef Explorer catamaran The old clock tower in downtown San Miguel Outside San Felipe Large Mayan statue Domes on the roof of the restaurant buildings The Mayan ruins of Tulum Morning waves at the destroyed dock Long daytime exposure of pool area (ND110 filter) The Sea of Cortez at sunset Jardine Water Filtration Plant and Navy Pier Mayan art Riding conditions were not good for my poor Virago WGN News Helicopter Seattle panoramic at dusk View of the Pacific Ocean near Manuel Antonio Falke on Hwy1 Carnival queen Mountains along Hwy5 Sunset and cactus (another view) Wrigley Field - Home of the Chicago Cubs Petrified wood close-up Nest in cactus A-10 Thunderbolt II Colorful beach towels Mackinac Bridge Boulder field in Catavina Adam cruising along Sandy road to Punta Colarain Lighthouse Adam on Hwy5 Walking among the columns Oh no! Out of gas, had to siphon from Falke's tank Sand Point Lighthouse Wolf Point, Merchandise Mart, Suntimes Building Delicate Arch Panoramic KLR650 and Virago 535s Welcome to Xel-Ha Picture window at Meteor Crater Puertocitos - Where Hwy5 ends Birds on the Sea of Cortez The Painted Desert Sunset and dive boat Night shot of the kids pool area The mission in Loreto Captain of the catamaran Falke near Bahia Concepcion Casino at Niagara Falls Cactus garden Barcelo Maya Palace - Beach Baja Historic Site Rotting old truck Back on the road, heading further south Doorway - Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar US Border White Rim Trail Vista, Canyonlands National Park Falke cruising on sandy road Sunset Pink Flamingo Gray Whale Paved trail More entertainment Aspen Grove Today's dinner consisted of Ramen, Riceroni, and beer North American P-51D Mustang - Lou IV 413410 Hermit crab Inside the church Pelican Colorful American Falls Fountain statue Barcelo Maya Palace main lobby Sunset Mayan art Looking down the steps of Coba's pyramid The Mayan ruins of Tulum Plaque describing Temple of the Warriors Worker climbing up the ruined side of El Castillo Dusk at Dos Amigos Petrified tree Restaurant in Playa Del Carmen Many layers of the Blue Mesa Lunch (tacos here were great) Dawn coloring the exposed ancient coral (ND110 filter) Mount Rainier American Falls in color Our first day in Mexico was wet and muddy Loreto Police Medinah Golf Course and Country Club Belmont Harbor Aerial No gas at this station We have to ask the locals for gas Astronaut Wall of Fame Tiled dragon Mount Rainier The Reef Explorer catamaran (The actual) Old English Mill El Castillo from Temple of the Warriors Baby white faced monkey Buckingham Fountain Aerial Meteor Crater Museum Exposed Eroded Ancient Coral The pool looked nice, but it was 45degrees out! Falke taking a picture of Adam taking a picture of Falke Fountain in the courtyard Old English Mill Zion Bridge Kennedy Expressway and Chicago Skyline Cemetery Gray Whale spraying Some kind of design in the hillside Munising Falls Inside a shop Single Palm Tree in Infrared Hibachi chef at the resort's Japanese restuarant Night shot of the kids pool area Horse corral at the start of our zipline tour Bones in the desert Night shot of the kids pool area Painted Desert, petrified wood Rusting metal on the salt flats Cemetery near Dos Amigos San Felipe Thick fog at the airport delayed our flight two hours Inside Mission de San Ignacio La Pinta had one of the nicest rooms we stayed in Mission de San Ignacio Buffet eating area at the Iberostar The boulders here had rough, sand blasted surfaces Entertainment Panoramic view of the main pool and swim up bar Night shot of the kids pool area Arizona highway from the air Chicago Fireboat I created this face from shell and coral fragments Old copper mill Sailing on the Reef Explorer catamaran Sail of the Reef Explorer catamaran Gray Whale Bikes at cemetery near Dos Amigos Sunset in Playa Del Mar Night time in Playa Del Carmen One of the bolts that rattled loose on the Sunset on the Gulf of Dulce Munising Falls Jasper Forest Sunrise at Playa Del Mar The main pyramid of Coba - taller than El Castillo Prepping for a Carnival parade The Old English Mill Heart of Stone Fishing boat Chicago Skyline At Night Black And White It snowed in AZ while we were gone! Sunrise Rim Trail Elephant made from hand towels Orange flower The Painted Desert Large statue in black and white The main pier in Puntarenas Big grill Palm leaf details in Infrared Adult pool Cooking dinner Night time on the Fiesta pier Painted Desert Mining equipment at the center of the crater Sentinels Adler Planetarium Aerial A boat full of tourists Golden Gate Bridge Manuel Antonio National Park beach Dangerous one lane bridges Loreto Western Avenue Metra Train Yard Bridge over the Canada/America border Brown Pelican Falke finally got his chain fixed Crashing waves North American B-25 Mitchell - CAF Devil Dog Mission Hallway at La Pinta Musical Fountain and American flag Beach and clear blue water of the Gulf of Mexico Night time at the Fiesta Resort Performers on a pole Barcelo Maya Palace main lobby Back on the Pacific coast Mayan ruins Barcelo Maya Palace Sunset in the desert Mission de San Ignacio House in Mulege North Avenue Beach and Castaways Restaurant A vacation cottage in Mulege Manuel Antonio National Park beach Mission de San Ignacio (courtyard) Our new 'road' Restaurant in Playa Del Carmen Hammocks for relaxing Wrigley Field - Home of the Chicago Cubs Petroglyphs Trail through Manuel Antonio National Park Night shot of the main pool area Inactive volcano Mission de San Ignacio Back in Chicago, our final mechanical mishap Bunny made from hand towels A long road ahead (Hwy1) Kennedy Expressway and Chicago Skyline The bluffs on the Pacific Sunset in the desert Walkway and room buildings at the Iberostar Falke's chain needs more adjusting One of the many items strewn around Gray Whale Cross in the La Pinta courtyard