Change of Plans. . .
I wish I could be saying "HOLA" from Ecuador, but that's not the case. After sitting in the Atlanta airport from 8 o'clock yesterday morning til 5:45 that evening, I heard the dreaded words that a stand-by hates hearing, "Flight Is Full!" One of the best things about my job is that I can fly just about anywhere for free, or very cheap. However, it is stand-by, which basically means having to be flexible. After not getting on the flight I returned home to Florida and started working on my back-up plan. With now only 4 days to travel narrowed down my options greatly. I toyed with the idea of going to Nicaragua, & Panama before coming up with Mexico. That's right Mexico. It won't be the first time that I've been there, and I can guarantee that it won't be my last.
Last year my husband and I visited a tiny island off the coast of Cancun called Isle Mujeres. The main attraction here is diving with the whale sharks. Both being certified scuba divers were extremely excited about this, then we found out that the Whale shark season ended the month before we arrived. We fell in love with the island and decided then to come back this year to see these gentle giants. We were actually planning this trip for August, but as my husband always says "PLANS CHANGE!"
Just keeping my fingers crossed we make the flight.
Here is a little info about Isle Mujeres. . .
Isla Mujeres, the Island of Women, where time passes slowly and your dream vacation becomes a reality. Located just eight miles across the Bahia de Mujeres (Bay of Women) from Cancun, Isla Mujeres is only 5 miles long and half a mile wide at its widest point. The downtown area (Centro) of Isla is just four by six blocks. The average temperature is 80 degrees with 60% humidity and the hottest months are June thru September. Mapped at latitude North 21° 11' 5" and longitude West 86° 42' 50" Isla's terrain is flat with beaches on all sides.
Historically, Isla Mujeres is a fishing village and though it is now thoroughly discovered by tourists it still retains it's charm and tranquil atmosphere. As you stroll the streets in the evening you will see families gathered together in Caribbean styled homes, tucked between stores and restaurants, mending their fishing nets and relaxing.
I wish I could be saying "HOLA" from Ecuador, but that's not the case. After sitting in the Atlanta airport from 8 o'clock yesterday morning til 5:45 that evening, I heard the dreaded words that a stand-by hates hearing, "Flight Is Full!" One of the best things about my job is that I can fly just about anywhere for free, or very cheap. However, it is stand-by, which basically means having to be flexible. After not getting on the flight I returned home to Florida and started working on my back-up plan. With now only 4 days to travel narrowed down my options greatly. I toyed with the idea of going to Nicaragua, & Panama before coming up with Mexico. That's right Mexico. It won't be the first time that I've been there, and I can guarantee that it won't be my last.
Last year my husband and I visited a tiny island off the coast of Cancun called Isle Mujeres. The main attraction here is diving with the whale sharks. Both being certified scuba divers were extremely excited about this, then we found out that the Whale shark season ended the month before we arrived. We fell in love with the island and decided then to come back this year to see these gentle giants. We were actually planning this trip for August, but as my husband always says "PLANS CHANGE!"
Just keeping my fingers crossed we make the flight.
Here is a little info about Isle Mujeres. . .
Isla Mujeres, the Island of Women, where time passes slowly and your dream vacation becomes a reality. Located just eight miles across the Bahia de Mujeres (Bay of Women) from Cancun, Isla Mujeres is only 5 miles long and half a mile wide at its widest point. The downtown area (Centro) of Isla is just four by six blocks. The average temperature is 80 degrees with 60% humidity and the hottest months are June thru September. Mapped at latitude North 21° 11' 5" and longitude West 86° 42' 50" Isla's terrain is flat with beaches on all sides.
Historically, Isla Mujeres is a fishing village and though it is now thoroughly discovered by tourists it still retains it's charm and tranquil atmosphere. As you stroll the streets in the evening you will see families gathered together in Caribbean styled homes, tucked between stores and restaurants, mending their fishing nets and relaxing.
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