More Mexico

Part two of the recent vacation in Mexico, including a visit to Chichen Itza. There are things about Mexico that could drive you crazy if you're not prepared, such as the fares for a taxi ride. Better practice your negotiation skills, as we found that every time we took a taxi from the same place to the same destination, the stated cost was never the same. A ride from the airport to the ferry terminal, or the reverse trip, was offered at a price anywhere from $400 Pesos to $1200 Pesos, and worse if they thought you were an American and gave you the price in U.S. dollars. "No soy un gringo" I'd say and then start the haggling. haha  

Of course, one great thing about Mexico is that you can walk around or hang out on the beach with a beer in your hand, and when it comes to eating out or stopping someplace like the 'Soggy Peso' for a drink, the 'No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem' attitude is great!! In fact I believe Country artist Kenny Chesney has a pretty funny song about the same, so Mexico has a reputation for being pretty relaxed.

The big pyramid, El Castillo, at Chichen Itza

Apparently the heads of defeated enemies were placed on stakes on the top of the wall of skulls

El Castillo is quite large and no longer accessible to climb, due to the stupidity of the average tourist

Mayan ancestry shows how tiny people were, as evident in this local woman

On our way back from Chichen Itza we stopped in Valladolid and checked out this beautifully restored fountain at La Casona 

Also in Valladolid, you can go for a swim in Cenote Zaci

The south west coast of our island, discovered on our bicycles

Sea turtles

Margaritas and shrimp tacos were delish at 'The Soggy Peso'

The sign says it all

Carnival was just starting on our last weekend

Mexican cemeteries are always interesting