Mexico

Sunrise Panoramic, Marathon Key Chichen Itza Stormy Calm Sunrise Panoramic, Marathon Key Mississippi River Delta Mayan Coastal Sunrise Heart of Stone Mexican Sunrise Local musician blowing a conch shell horn for really long time Beach and clear blue water of the Gulf of Mexico Shapes and colors Hibiscus Macro Mexican Sunrise Hoop at the Mayan ball court Lighthouse in San Felipe Lily pad and flower (Chankanaab Nature Park) Waterfall (Chankanaab Nature Park) After Sunset Abandoned Pier Marathon Key (ND100 long exposure) Brown Pelican Costa Rican Sunset Picture window at Meteor Crater Apollo test capsule Sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico Beach and clear blue water of the Gulf of Mexico Our first day in Mexico was wet and muddy Oops! We saw a lot of this on Mexico's highways Memorials like this were also common along Mexico's highways Tecate Mexico was our last stop before crossing back to USA Coahuila, Mexico Mexico Beach Sunrise Panoramic Tiled Swirls Praising the Gods Barcelo Maya Kids Pool Tucan Bird Washed Away Waves in Blue Water Barcelo Maya Beach Barcelo Maya Palace Flower Bud Macro Little pink flowers Mermaid Statue Unknown Flower Unknown Flower Flower Buds Barcelo Maya Palace Pool Clay Handcrafts Sea Fan Abstract Coral Black and White Pink Hibiscus Macro Palm Macro Pirate Ship in Restaurant Panoramic of Barcelo Pool Another Barcelo Pool Stars and Palm Trees Pier at Night Barcelo Beach Resort at Night Mayan Statue Mayan Statue Riviera Maya Beach Barcelo Beach Sunrise Panoramic of Barcelo Maya Palace Resort Barcelo Beach Panoramic Catamaran on the Beach Coral on the Shore Beached Sailboats Tropical Sunset Dining Outside One of the Barcelo Restaurants Fountain in Mexican Square Hermit Crab Long exposure sunrise Mexican Dawn Sand Dollar in Wave Sand Dollar Barcelo Maya Palace - Bathroom Barcelo Maya Palace - Bathroom Night shot of the kids pool area Barcelo Maya Palace main lobby Barcelo Maya Palace Barcelo restaurant Pool jacuzzi area Kids pool area was a little water park Fountain statue Night shot of the kids pool area Barcelo Maya Palace - Patio, Garden View Night shot of the adult pool with sunken loungers Night shot of the main pool area Large statue in black and white Fountain in the courtyard Panoramic view of the main pool and swim up bar Barcelo Maya Palace - Beach Coco Bar Nice sitting area Bar at the theater Barcelo Maya Palace main lobby Sweet desert Mayan statue in black and white Large Mayan statue Night shot of the main pool area Main pool area with sunken loungers Walkway courtyard between the rooms Barcelo Maya Palace main lobby Barcelo pool area Adult pool Barcelo Maya Palace main lobby Long daytime exposure of pool area (ND110 filter) Barcelo Maya Palace main lobby reception desk Night shot of the kids pool area Lobby between two restaurants Night shot of the kids pool area Greek gazebo illuminated with cool blue lights Bartender and fresh Corona on tap Barcelo Maya Palace main lobby Long corridor with pillars in black and white Fountains into the pool Pool fountains Adult pool Main theater at the resort Food Barcelo Maya Palace Kids pool area was a little water park Night shot of the kids pool area Barcelo Maya Palace main lobby Night shot of the adult pool Night shot of the main pool area with moon visible Kids pool area was a little water park Domes on the roof of the restaurant buildings Lots of fish at the pier waiting to be fed Yucatan Coastline Long daytime exposure of the beach (ND110 filter) Palm leaf details in Infrared Panoramic of main pool area in Infrared Infrared Dragon - the kids pool area Single Palm Tree in Infrared Barcelo Maya Palace beach in Infrared Showers at the pool, long daytime exposure (ND110 filter) Dawn coloring the exposed ancient coral (ND110 filter) Colorful fish scales Tiled dragon Exposed Eroded Ancient Coral Palm tree - which way is up Building in the water Palm leaf abstract in black and white Flower macro Near La Bufadora La Bufadora when a wave hits Thick fog at the airport delayed our flight two hours Finally some rays of sunshine African Gray Parrot Peacock Peacock Sunset in Playa Del Mar Playa Del Carmen ferry to Cozumel Morning waves at the destroyed dock Sunrise at Playa Del Mar People watching the sunrise on the beach Pool at the Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar Buffet eating area at the Iberostar Doorway - Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar Walkway with columns - Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar Dome over the main lobby - Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar Flamingo Pink Flamingo Guinea Hen (Guineafowl) Walkway and room buildings at the Iberostar Hibachi chef at the resort's Japanese restuarant Swimmers and divers at Garden of Eden Cenote Garden of Eden Cenote Taj Mahal Cenote Cenote Dzitnup (Xkeken) near Vallodolid Cenote Dzitnup (Xkeken) near Vallodolid Bunny made from hand towels Elephant made from hand towels Iguana at Xel Ha Parrots at Xel Ha School of Blue Tangs (Xel Ha) Black bird (stork?) Fifth Avenue (Quinta Avenida), the main drag in Playa Del Carmen Restaurant in Playa Del Carmen Restaurant in Playa Del Carmen Night time in Playa Del Carmen El Castillo (The Castle) - Mayan Pyramid Plaque describing the substructure inside El Castillo Looking up at El Castillo Serpent head at the base of El Castillo Temple of the Warriors Plaque describing Temple of the Warriors Mayan art El Castillo - half reconstructed and half ruined Walking among the columns Temple of the Warriors Mayan art Carved face - Mayan art Mayan art Temple of the Warriors El Castillo from Temple of the Warriors Worker climbing up the ruined side of El Castillo Mayan art Mayan serpent heads Wall of Skulls Mayan ruins Orange flower Mayan ruins Ruins of the observatory The main pyramid of Coba - taller than El Castillo The pyramid of Coba Looking down the steps of Coba's pyramid Praising the Gods Blue Mesa Very dirty Virago Streets here turned to mud slicks after rain Looking forward on Hwy5 Mountains along Hwy5 San Felipe Windy conditions (see trees) San Felipe Beach Dried up harbor El Capitan Hotel Outside San Felipe Mountain in San Felipe Adam on Hwy5 Puertocitos - Where Hwy5 ends No gas at this station We have to ask the locals for gas Puertocitos on the Gulf of California Our new 'road' Riding conditions were not good for my poor Virago Adam cruising along Gulf of California Harsh desert environment Virago taking a break Virago 535s near the Gulf Baja Historic Site Nest in cactus What a cactus looks on the inside Riding to Ensenada Oh no! Out of gas, had to siphon from Falke's tank One of the bolts that rattled loose on the South of Ensenada, on Hwy1 More rain today... Hwy1 Falke's chain needs more adjusting Hwy1 Sharp turns and roadside memorials This is when happens when a truck take a turn too fast Our next stop, Hotel La Pinta, in Catavina The pool looked nice, but it was 45degrees out! Cross in the La Pinta courtyard Cactus garden Shrine Old car La Pinta Hotel, Catavina Cactus Hallway at La Pinta La Pinta had one of the nicest rooms we stayed in Wall lamp Boulder field Boulder field in Catavina The boulders here had rough, sand blasted surfaces One of the many items strewn around Weird desert plant Sunset in the desert Falke checking out a cactus Sunset Sunset and cactus Sunset and cactus (another view) Sunset Cactus Sunset in the desert Cactus Bones in the desert Desert plant life The Iron Eagle at the 28th Parallel Military patrol in Guerrero Negro Town of Guerrero Negro Lunch (tacos here were great) Adam cruising along Bikes near inactive volcano Inactive volcano Curvas Peligrosas - Dangerous Curves Near Santa Rosalia Near Santa Rosalia Camping at Dos Amigos Campground Falke taking a picture of Adam taking a picture of Falke Tide pool at sunset The Sea of Cortez at sunset Dusk at Dos Amigos Today's dinner consisted of Ramen, Riceroni, and beer Cemetery near Dos Amigos Cemetery Cemetery Cemetery Cemetery Graves ranged from simple to ornate Bikes at cemetery near Dos Amigos Back on the road, heading further south Falke on Hwy1 A vacation cottage in Mulege Mulege, BCS KLR650 and Virago 535s The river that feeds the Mulege oasis House in Mulege Virago 535 at the mission Mission de Santa Rosalia de Mulege Mission Mission bell tower Inside the mission Mission Mulege oasis Mulege oasis House in Mulege Falke near Bahia Concepcion The Bahia Concepcion Bahia Concepcion Some kind of design in the hillside Loreto Falke contemplating the meaning of life Birds on the Sea of Cortez The mission in Loreto Loreto's shopping district Prepping for a Carnival parade Loreto Police One of only 3 floats in the parade Entertainment Carnival queen This parade had an Egyptian theme More entertainment The last float Loreto Pelican Pelican Loreto Sculpture for Benito Juarez Garcia Inside a shop Heading back north now, Adam by Bahia Concepcion A pre-fab church designed by Eiffel Inside the church Old copper mill Inactive volcano near Santa Monica Mission de San Ignacio Mission de San Ignacio Mission de San Ignacio Inside Mission de San Ignacio Mission de San Ignacio (altar) Mission de San Ignacio Mission de San Ignacio (courtyard) Mission de San Ignacio San Ignacio Laguna Ojo de Liebre It's very windy on the salt flats Cooking dinner Gray Whale skeleton Going whale watching A boat full of tourists Solitary Boat Our first look at a whale Gray Whale Gray Whale Gray Whale sloshing back in the water Gray Whale Gray Whale spraying Gray Whale fin Gray Whale Rusting metal on the salt flats Rusted out car A long road ahead (Hwy1) A break from the grind Famous lobster burritos, at Mama Espinosas Restaurant Virago 535s on a Pacific bluff The bluffs on the Pacific Crashing waves Crab shell, but no crab The Pacific coast Falke cruising on sandy road Old English Mill Old English Mill Big grill The Old English Mill (The actual) Old English Mill Fishing boat Dirt road to the Old English Mill Back on the Pacific coast Gateway to La Bufadora La Bufadora when a wave hits Misting Back in Ensenada, in time for Marti Gras, but it rained. Horse near restaurant Falke finally got his chain fixed It snowed in AZ while we were gone! Ancient Mayan ruin Mayan ruins, arched doorway or gate Carlos N Charlies Bar Carlos N Charlies Bar The old clock tower in downtown San Miguel Sunset and dive boat The beach at the Reef Club Resort The beach at the Reef Club Resort The huts at the Reef Club Resort Sunset over the Caribbean Sunset over the Caribbean Pond with lilly pads (Chankanaab Nature Park) Mayan calendar (Chankanaab Nature Park) Giant Mayan head sculpture (Chankanaab Nature Park) The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum Iguana at Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum - view through doorway Iguana - These are not a rare site in Cozumel The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum Performers on a pole Performers high in the air pole dancers? The lights of Cancun at night At the top of Punta Colarain Lighthouse View of the south side of the island from Punta Colarain Lighthouse Sandy road to Punta Colarain Lighthouse Punta Colarain Lighthouse The lagoon at Xel-Ha was warm and perfect for snorkeling The lagoon at Xel-Ha Welcome to Xel-Ha Parrot at Xel-Ha (you can pay to have it sit on you... yippee!) Authentic Mayan performer at Xel-Ha Sailing on the Reef Explorer catamaran Sail of the Reef Explorer catamaran Captain of the catamaran The Atlantic side of Cozumel is rocky with many natural bridges The Atlantic side of Cozumel is rocky with many natural bridges Caribbean Sunset (view from catamaran cruise) I created this face from shell and coral fragments The Reef Explorer catamaran The Reef Explorer catamaran Campeche Florida Keys Sunset Colima Volcano Abstract Long Exposure Beach Panoramic Marathon Key (ND100 long exposure) Florida Overseas Railway bridge near Bahia Honda State Park Land's End Virago 535s, packed and ready to go The Painted Desert The Painted Desert Ancient Indian ruins Petroglyphs Petroglyphs Petroglyphs Common Northern Raven - Corvus Corax Painted Desert, petrified wood Painted Desert Painted Desert Many layers of the Blue Mesa Petrified wood Jasper Forest Petrified tree Petrified wood, close-up Petrified wood close-up Petrified log Astronaut Wall of Fame Meteor Crater Museum Part of the meteor that formed this crater The Arizona Desert Mining equipment at the center of the crater Back in Chicago, our final mechanical mishap