Mexico

Giant Mayan head sculpture (Chankanaab Nature Park) Waterfall (Chankanaab Nature Park) Carved face - Mayan art Taj Mahal Cenote Swimmers and divers at Garden of Eden Cenote Mayan serpent heads Hoop at the Mayan ball court Mayan calendar (Chankanaab Nature Park) The Mayan ruins of Tulum Pool fountains Cenote Dzitnup (Xkeken) near Vallodolid Solitary Boat Colorful fish scales El Castillo (The Castle) - Mayan Pyramid Pond with lilly pads (Chankanaab Nature Park) Cemetery Bikes near inactive volcano Mayan art Old car Kids pool area was a little water park 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 Mexican Sunrise Mulege oasis Curvas Peligrosas - Dangerous Curves Kids pool area was a little water park Sunrise Panoramic, Marathon Key Garden of Eden Cenote Walkway with columns - Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar 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 Gulf of California San Felipe Beach Fifth Avenue (Quinta Avenida), the main drag in Playa Del Carmen Desert plant life El Castillo - half reconstructed and half ruined Peacock Kids pool area was a little water park Mission de San Ignacio The Mayan ruins of Tulum 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 Lily pad and flower (Chankanaab Nature Park) Pool jacuzzi area Barcelo Maya Palace main lobby Parrots at Xel Ha House in Mulege The river that feeds the Mulege oasis Carlos N Charlies Bar The lagoon at Xel-Ha Inactive volcano near Santa Monica 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 Pool at the Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar Puertocitos on the Gulf of California The Mayan ruins of Tulum Barcelo Maya Palace main lobby Gray Whale skeleton What a cactus looks on the inside Wall of Skulls Mayan ruins, arched doorway or gate Ancient Mayan ruin La Pinta Hotel, Catavina 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 Military patrol in Guerrero Negro View of the south side of the island from Punta Colarain Lighthouse Carlos N Charlies Bar Barcelo Maya Palace - Bathroom Sweet desert The beach at the Reef Club Resort 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 Mulege, BCS 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 Town of Guerrero Negro Apollo test capsule A pre-fab church designed by Eiffel The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum The lagoon at Xel-Ha was warm and perfect for snorkeling 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 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 Mayan art Famous lobster burritos, at Mama Espinosas Restaurant Near Santa Rosalia Bartender and fresh Corona on tap 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 Virago taking a break Night shot of the adult pool with sunken loungers 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 Long daytime exposure of the beach (ND110 filter) Coco Bar Dome over the main lobby - Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar Crab shell, but no crab 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 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 Gray Whale sloshing back in the water Harsh desert environment The Atlantic side of Cozumel is rocky with many natural bridges More rain today... The Mayan ruins of Tulum Tide pool at sunset Finally some rays of sunshine Iguana at Tulum The Iron Eagle at the 28th Parallel Mission de San Ignacio (altar) Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar Blue Mesa Barcelo Maya Palace Iguana - These are not a rare site in Cozumel Streets here turned to mud slicks after rain Looking forward on Hwy5 Boulder field Cenote Dzitnup (Xkeken) near Vallodolid Virago 535s near the Gulf The Reef Explorer catamaran The old clock tower in downtown San Miguel Outside San Felipe Large Mayan statue Marathon Key (ND100 long exposure) 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 Mayan art Riding conditions were not good for my poor Virago Falke on Hwy1 Carnival queen Mountains along Hwy5 Sunset and cactus (another view) Petrified wood close-up Nest in cactus 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 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 Cactus garden Barcelo Maya Palace - Beach Baja Historic Site Back on the road, heading further south Doorway - Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar Falke cruising on sandy road Sunset Pink Flamingo Gray Whale More entertainment Today's dinner consisted of Ramen, Riceroni, and beer Inside the church Pelican 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 Lunch (tacos here were great) Many layers of the Blue Mesa Dawn coloring the exposed ancient coral (ND110 filter) Our first day in Mexico was wet and muddy Loreto Police No gas at this station We have to ask the locals for gas Astronaut Wall of Fame Tiled dragon The Reef Explorer catamaran (The actual) Old English Mill El Castillo from Temple of the Warriors 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 Cemetery Gray Whale spraying Some kind of design in the hillside Inside a shop Single Palm Tree in Infrared Hibachi chef at the resort's Japanese restuarant Night shot of the kids pool area 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 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 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 It snowed in AZ while we were gone! Elephant made from hand towels Orange flower The Painted Desert Large statue in black and white Big grill Palm leaf details in Infrared Adult pool Cooking dinner Painted Desert Mining equipment at the center of the crater A boat full of tourists Loreto Falke finally got his chain fixed Crashing waves Mission Hallway at La Pinta Beach and clear blue water of the Gulf of Mexico 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 A vacation cottage in Mulege Mission de San Ignacio (courtyard) Our new 'road' Restaurant in Playa Del Carmen Petroglyphs 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) 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 Loreto's shopping district Barcelo Maya Palace - Patio, Garden View Barcelo restaurant Costa Rican Sunset Yucatan Coastline Tiled Swirls Looking up at El Castillo Pelican School of Blue Tangs (Xel Ha) Building in the water Barcelo pool area Graves ranged from simple to ornate Misting Horse near restaurant A break from the grind Falke checking out a cactus Going whale watching Petroglyphs Cemetery Cemetery Hwy1 Cactus Mission Temple of the Warriors The Pacific coast Pirate Ship in Restaurant Temple of the Warriors Loreto Petroglyphs Flower macro Hwy1 Shapes and colors Palm tree - which way is up Adult pool The last float Loreto Little pink flowers Cactus Old English Mill The Arizona Desert Ruins of the observatory Petrified log Infrared Dragon - the kids pool area Weird desert plant Stormy Calm Main theater at the resort Food Sunrise Panoramic, Marathon Key Petrified wood The pyramid of Coba Cactus Gray Whale Shrine Painted Desert Our first look at a whale Nice sitting area Lobby between two restaurants Wall lamp San Ignacio Abstract Long Exposure Beach Panoramic Chichen Itza Sand Dollar Panoramic of main pool area in Infrared Florida Overseas Railway bridge near Bahia Honda State Park Night shot of the adult pool Bar at the theater Mexico Beach Sunrise Panoramic Abandoned Pier Land's End Marathon Key (ND100 long exposure) Brown Pelican Mayan Coastal Sunrise Pink Hibiscus Macro Near La Bufadora Sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico Catamaran on the Beach Barcelo Maya Palace Pool Hibiscus Macro Beached Sailboats After Sunset Long exposure sunrise Barcelo Beach Sunrise Panoramic of Barcelo Maya Palace Resort Fountain in Mexican Square Mayan Statue Panoramic of Barcelo Pool Mermaid Statue Flower Buds Mexican Sunrise Stars and Palm Trees Mississippi River Delta Mexican Dawn Coral Black and White Barcelo Beach Panoramic La Bufadora when a wave hits Coral on the Shore Washed Away Flower Bud Macro Another Barcelo Pool Barcelo Beach Resort at Night Barcelo Maya Beach Riviera Maya Beach Tropical Sunset Unknown Flower Mayan Statue One of the Barcelo Restaurants Tucan Bird Sea Fan Abstract Pier at Night Barcelo Maya Palace Dining Outside Palm Macro Unknown Flower Hermit Crab Waves in Blue Water Campeche Clay Handcrafts Colima Volcano Florida Keys Sunset Coahuila, Mexico Praising the Gods