Trip Report Lite

jaybird · 02-18-2008

Ok folks,
I'm sorry to make this short but I'm one of those hunt and peck typists. If I had a secretary I'd have her type up some witty comments. etc. but since I don't, this is all ya get.

My brother and I visited Playa From 1/28 thru 2/4 and did of course enjoy ourselves. We arrived on a Monday, later than planned thanks to airline delays. We stayed at the Rui Palace Riviera Maya. The place was great. Nice room. Extra clean. Good food. Great service. If I were looking for something to complain about I might come up with something but that aint what I look for so all was good.

Tuesday we got a cab over to fifth, wandered around all day up and down the beach into the bars pretty much sipping beers and shots all day. We got back to the resort buzzed. The waiters and waitresses at RPRM must have gotten a kick out of two fairly lit gringos as they kept the Don Julio shots coming regularly.

We had planned on catching the ferry to Cozumel on Wednesday but were way too hung over. Enjoyed that day doing nothing but relaxing and getting well.

Thursday we did do what we had planned the day before. Went to Cozumel, rented a VW convertible and did the circle around half of the island. It was a good day and well worth the effort. Even had one of those 17.00 burgers at the Hard Rock Cafe.

Friday we took the ATV tour to Aktun Chen and to a small cenote. Very nice but dusty trip. I would recommend the tour. Had a blast.

Saturday was a tour to Chichen Itza on a bus with about 25 others. The staff on the bus and tour guides were awesome. The bus was roomy and comfortable. We visited the cenote Ik Kil after the ruins. Good time.

Sunday was pretty much just relaxing also. We did go into town but it was election day and we couldn't get a drink. I did get a chance to try a burger at Fusion. I'd give it an 8 or so.

Monday............12 hour trip home.....delayed flights....snow....long ass day.

I MISS PLAYA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll post some photos. I didn't take a bunch but I'll share some of them.

Thanks for all the help from you folks here at Playa Info before the trip. Love ya'll and will definitely be going back. Too many things I wanted to do that didn't get done.

jaybird · 02-18-2008

1st night. My brother Mickey worn out by a long trip.

My favorite items in the room

Little ole me on the veranda

The beach at RPRM

jaybird · 02-18-2008

Punta Sur on Cozumel

My primo at Aktun Chen.

My camera didn't work real well in the cavern.

Chichen Itza

jaybird · 02-18-2008

Ik Kil

I know ya'll like food photos but the only one I took was of my Fusion burger.

I'll be back....Next time I'll rent a room in town near the beach.

JillyinMN · 02-18-2008

Sounds like you guys had a great time! I think the beach at RPRM looks pretty good.... better than what's been reported lately.

I like the picture at Ik Kil. How far is that from Playa?

monte · 02-18-2008

great I love the pictures. thank you, so much for posting them. Love the one at Il kil. I haven't been there, it looks so beautiful.do you have more

I love trip reports

myhappyplace2 · 02-18-2008

You guys really got around. Next trip more relaxing, eating and drinking. YOur pics are beautiful! Glad you had such a great trip.

jflattracker · 02-18-2008

Great report! Love your pictures!

Makes me miss Playa more seeing all of them.

jaybird · 02-18-2008

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Originally Posted by JillyinMN

Sounds like you guys had a great time! I think the beach at RPRM looks pretty good.... better than what's been reported lately.

I like the picture at Ik Kil. How far is that from Playa?

Yeah, the beach was in decent shape. I think there was plenty there. I did notice the beaches got worse as we walked south.

Ik Kil is pretty far from Playa. Actually it is very close to Chichen Itza. There is what looked like a pretty nice hotel at Ik Kil.

monte · 02-18-2008

I like your comment about "hunt and peck" good thing your not using your trunk

sorry I couldn't help myself

jaybird · 02-18-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by monte

I like your comment about "hunt and peck" good thing your not using your trunk

sorry I couldn't help myself

Ha Ha!!!

I think I'm in love

monte · 02-18-2008

those damn jaybirds do it to me everytime

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaybird

Ha Ha!!!

I think I'm in love

Ruidoso01 · 02-18-2008

Great trip report and even better pictures.

monte · 02-18-2008

theres only ONE lone star state

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Originally Posted by Ruidoso01

Great trip report and even better pictures.

HAWKEYE · 02-19-2008

Nice concise report.

Loved the pic's too.
Probably what mine will be like. Short and sweet. Craig.

02-18-2008	#1 (permalink)
jaybird beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Farmington, NM Posts: 421	Trip Report Lite Ok folks, I'm sorry to make this short but I'm one of those hunt and peck typists. If I had a secretary I'd have her type up some witty comments. etc. but since I don't, this is all ya get. My brother and I visited Playa From 1/28 thru 2/4 and did of course enjoy ourselves. We arrived on a Monday, later than planned thanks to airline delays. We stayed at the Rui Palace Riviera Maya. The place was great. Nice room. Extra clean. Good food. Great service. If I were looking for something to complain about I might come up with something but that aint what I look for so all was good. Tuesday we got a cab over to fifth, wandered around all day up and down the beach into the bars pretty much sipping beers and shots all day. We got back to the resort buzzed. The waiters and waitresses at RPRM must have gotten a kick out of two fairly lit gringos as they kept the Don Julio shots coming regularly. We had planned on catching the ferry to Cozumel on Wednesday but were way too hung over. Enjoyed that day doing nothing but relaxing and getting well. Thursday we did do what we had planned the day before. Went to Cozumel, rented a VW convertible and did the circle around half of the island. It was a good day and well worth the effort. Even had one of those 17.00 burgers at the Hard Rock Cafe. Friday we took the ATV tour to Aktun Chen and to a small cenote. Very nice but dusty trip. I would recommend the tour. Had a blast. Saturday was a tour to Chichen Itza on a bus with about 25 others. The staff on the bus and tour guides were awesome. The bus was roomy and comfortable. We visited the cenote Ik Kil after the ruins. Good time. Sunday was pretty much just relaxing also. We did go into town but it was election day and we couldn't get a drink. I did get a chance to try a burger at Fusion. I'd give it an 8 or so. Monday............12 hour trip home.....delayed flights....snow....long ass day. I MISS PLAYA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll post some photos. I didn't take a bunch but I'll share some of them. Thanks for all the help from you folks here at Playa Info before the trip. Love ya'll and will definitely be going back. Too many things I wanted to do that didn't get done. __________________ Life isn't like a box of chocolates...it's more like a jar of jalapenos. What you do today might burn your butt tomorrow. Trip Report Lite: http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carm...port-lite.html Last edited by jaybird; 02-19-2008 at 04:39 AM.

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jaybird beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Farmington, NM Posts: 421	1st night. My brother Mickey worn out by a long trip. My favorite items in the room Little ole me on the veranda The beach at RPRM Last edited by jaybird; 02-19-2008 at 04:58 AM.

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monte añejo Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: dallas Posts: 12,278	great I love the pictures. thank you, so much for posting them. Love the one at Il kil. I haven't been there, it looks so beautiful.do you have moreI love trip reports

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monte añejo Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: dallas Posts: 12,278	I like your comment about "hunt and peck" good thing your not using your trunksorry I couldn't help myself

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02-18-2008	#3 (permalink)
jaybird beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Farmington, NM Posts: 421	Punta Sur on Cozumel My primo at Aktun Chen. My camera didn't work real well in the cavern. Chichen Itza

02-18-2008	#4 (permalink)
jaybird beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Farmington, NM Posts: 421	Ik Kil I know ya'll like food photos but the only one I took was of my Fusion burger. I'll be back....Next time I'll rent a room in town near the beach.

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JillyinMN reposado Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: IGH, Minnesota Posts: 1,016	Sounds like you guys had a great time! I think the beach at RPRM looks pretty good.... better than what's been reported lately. I like the picture at Ik Kil. How far is that from Playa?

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myhappyplace2 añejo Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The big D with some other kool peeps> Posts: 2,747	You guys really got around. Next trip more relaxing, eating and drinking. YOur pics are beautiful! Glad you had such a great trip.

02-18-2008	#8 (permalink)
jflattracker añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Loveland,Co Posts: 11,506	Great report! Love your pictures! Makes me miss Playa more seeing all of them.

02-18-2008	#13 (permalink)
Ruidoso01 toe in water Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 56	Great trip report and even better pictures.

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HAWKEYE reposado Join Date: May 2007 Location: Windsor Hts. Iowa Posts: 1,056	Nice concise report. Loved the pic's too. Probably what mine will be like. Short and sweet. Craig.

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