Today: Stingrays and lucha libre.
[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false] We’ve come to the end of the road, girls and Boyz II Men. This marks the final vacation post from our awesome week at sea, in Haiti, and in Mexico. When I left you last, we were exploring Mayan ruins and my unparalleled nerdiness. In comparison (and in reality), this post’s a day at the beach.
This beach.
The rainstorms at the ruins passed and the sun broke through just in time for a Mexican buffet on the beach. I said, “si, por favor” to guacamole, rice, beans and hot sauce. The food was amazing, but I was anxious to change into my bathing suit and begin an afternoon of Cool Stuff Explorations. Nick and I walked down to the waves when our first cool thing nearly stabbed us in the leg (that might be a slight exaggeration).
Ray, that’s what I named him, looked a lot like a stealth fighter jet. Prior to seeing him, I had every intention of going swimming. After seeing him? No way did I want to be Steve Irwined. Besides, there was so much to see along the shoreline.
We collected a lot of shells and coral. I tried not to collect fleas from the pack of wild dogs, but they were just so cute (and clearly, as you can tell from the photo above, we were missing Clark). Earlier in the day, however, I collected the coolest thing of all: an authentic luchador mask. It’s perfect for napping.
Scary, aren’t I? This is what I look like when you disturb my slumber (be thankful I am wearing a mask). Please be aware that my hair is soaking wet. I have not, in fact, taken to bathing in canola oil. Just figured I’d clarify. After a blissful day combing the beach and exploring the Mayan ruins, we watched the sun set and toasted to a beautiful, relaxing, exhilarating vacation.
It’s hard work, but as they say… somebody’s got to do it. Cue the 90’s hit Back to life, back to reality…
Also On Tap for Today:
- Our built-ins are going in today!
- Wrapping and other Christmas elf things
- I have a crush on this chandelier
If you were a professional wrestler, what would your stage (ring?) name be?
Comments (5)
kristine
December 6, 2010 at 2:27 pm
OMG – LOVE THE CHANDELIER… I hope your interior designer has a plan for that in your condo!!!!!!!!
Elizabeth
December 6, 2010 at 2:30 pm
I just came across it… thinking of places it might work… muhaha…. 🙂 Hi, friend!
Jul
December 6, 2010 at 5:41 pm
I definitely need a mask like that to nap in.
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