Sleepless in Colorado

Namastequila · 02-19-2008

Hi, all-we're newbies, both to the forum and to international travel. We arrive in just under two weeks and are so excited, it's a little hard to sleep. We've posted a couple of questions which were graciously answered (thanx, peeps) and have lurked quite a bit, doing lots & lots of searches. No specific questions here, just the quick intro (but we'd love your input on some ideas we have. -Sort of a critique on a pre-trip report?)
We're 40-somethings, and live in beautiful Colorado. He's in construction management and I paint pictures. (-Hope the link is ok.) 2 grown kids, 3 grandkids. We're skiers, hikers, fisher(men), and rabid gym rats. So much to do here in our state, we've not been in a hurry to travel much, but the last couple of winters....(plus I've had ill relatives who I was reluctant to leave for even a few days, and now that they have recently left us and are now in "paradise," why shouldn't we get a taste of paradise, too?)

We'll be taking our "virgin voyage" to the ocean (and out of the states) together March 3-7 (rpdc) and again, are pretty well obsessing right about now. We keep the cams on, checking them now & then, and have even drawn up a rough itinerary based on the tips and trip reports we've dug up. (Why get off a plane with a "deer in the headlights" look on your face, no idea what to do or how to do it, when there's help like this forum to give you vicarious experience and a little more confidence, yes?)
It's a short trip, and r&r is a priority, but maybe we'll get down to Akumal & try some snorkeling. We bought some cheap gear that we know will fit and be clean & in good repair, and don't mind hauling it around-there seem to be enough places to use it that it will be nice to have with us. What say the peeps on that idea?
We ordered a few 20-peso bills and a few $2 bills for tipping, and set up international calling on our cell phones. We copied trip documents for luggage and leaving at home. We told our credit card company that we'd be out of the country and don't shut the card off when you see charges from way down there, and we're setting up a nice base tan so we don't go lobster after 5 months of winter-white calves.
As some of you have warned, we'll steer clear of timeshare salesmen, see if gratuities have been added before tipping outside the AI, and haggle with cabbies before hopping in. Gotta try the watermelon water, Modelo Negro, shrimp casserole at La Pesca and the margaritas at __________? (There's a poll.)
Again, thanks, peeps, for the entertainment, information and anticipation. Hope to do a nice report when we get back. But for now, if you have any ideas for us, do tell.
Thanks in advance!

jflattracker · 02-19-2008

Hi and welcome to the forum! Hope ya'll have a great trip! And don't forget to take lots of pictures to post for us and to do a trip report!

Michele · 02-19-2008

Love your username, Namastequila! Be sure to try to attend a "Peep" function while you are in Playa! I like the margaritas at Mannes on calle 4 between 10th and 15th.

Nerak936 · 02-19-2008

Geesh..... all that, Namastequila, and you never mentioned that your Nerak Beads are in the mail to ya.

The monkeys are SO hurt.......

**denisea** · 02-19-2008

Welcome to the forum Namastequila!

And thanks for sharing the link to your paintings. They are incredible! You have a wonderful sense of color and composition.

Jacko · 02-19-2008

Welcome Namastequila....we just got back from 2 weeks of fun and relaxation! You are going to have a wonderful time....VERY nice paintings!

Let us know if you have any questions we might help you with...

namaste!

Tesla 573 · 02-19-2008

Welcome...love your art work!.....you are gonna be so inspired when you see the Yucatan!!!!!!

**Bumper** · 02-19-2008

HAWKEYE · 02-20-2008

Welcome and have a great trip with report and pic's upon your return por favor. Craig.

Namastequila · 02-20-2008

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Originally Posted by Nerak936

Geesh..... all that, Namastequila, and you never mentioned that your Nerak Beads are in the mail to ya.

The monkeys are SO hurt.......

I ordered the anklet-thanks so much, Karen! Can't wait! And thanks to everyone for the bienvenidos! We'll keep you posted....(and we'll look for Mannes, Michele.)

Woohoo! Namaste to you!

02-19-2008	#1 (permalink)
Namastequila toe in water Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: in Colorful Colorado Posts: 56	Sleepless in Colorado Hi, all-we're newbies, both to the forum and to international travel. We arrive in just under two weeks and are so excited, it's a little hard to sleep. We've posted a couple of questions which were graciously answered (thanx, peeps) and have lurked quite a bit, doing lots & lots of searches. No specific questions here, just the quick intro (but we'd love your input on some ideas we have. -Sort of a critique on a pre-trip report?) We're 40-somethings, and live in beautiful Colorado. He's in construction management and I paint pictures. (-Hope the link is ok.) 2 grown kids, 3 grandkids. We're skiers, hikers, fisher(men), and rabid gym rats. So much to do here in our state, we've not been in a hurry to travel much, but the last couple of winters....(plus I've had ill relatives who I was reluctant to leave for even a few days, and now that they have recently left us and are now in "paradise," why shouldn't we get a taste of paradise, too?) We'll be taking our "virgin voyage" to the ocean (and out of the states) together March 3-7 (rpdc) and again, are pretty well obsessing right about now. We keep the cams on, checking them now & then, and have even drawn up a rough itinerary based on the tips and trip reports we've dug up. (Why get off a plane with a "deer in the headlights" look on your face, no idea what to do or how to do it, when there's help like this forum to give you vicarious experience and a little more confidence, yes?) It's a short trip, and r&r is a priority, but maybe we'll get down to Akumal & try some snorkeling. We bought some cheap gear that we know will fit and be clean & in good repair, and don't mind hauling it around-there seem to be enough places to use it that it will be nice to have with us. What say the peeps on that idea? We ordered a few 20-peso bills and a few $2 bills for tipping, and set up international calling on our cell phones. We copied trip documents for luggage and leaving at home. We told our credit card company that we'd be out of the country and don't shut the card off when you see charges from way down there, and we're setting up a nice base tan so we don't go lobster after 5 months of winter-white calves. As some of you have warned, we'll steer clear of timeshare salesmen, see if gratuities have been added before tipping outside the AI, and haggle with cabbies before hopping in. Gotta try the watermelon water, Modelo Negro, shrimp casserole at La Pesca and the margaritas at __________? (There's a poll.) Again, thanks, peeps, for the entertainment, information and anticipation. Hope to do a nice report when we get back. But for now, if you have any ideas for us, do tell. Thanks in advance! __________________ Namastequila Children are living jewels dropped unsustained from heaven. -Robert Pollok save a troubled teen read our first trip report ...till ROCKIES Opening Day!

02-19-2008	#2 (permalink)
jflattracker añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Loveland,Co Posts: 11,504	Hi and welcome to the forum! Hope ya'll have a great trip! And don't forget to take lots of pictures to post for us and to do a trip report!

02-19-2008	#3 (permalink)
Michele añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen, QR, MX Posts: 2,734	Love your username, Namastequila! Be sure to try to attend a "Peep" function while you are in Playa! I like the margaritas at Mannes on calle 4 between 10th and 15th.

02-19-2008	#4 (permalink)
Nerak936 Cat-Lovin Nerak Bead Lady Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 18,640	Geesh..... all that, Namastequila, and you never mentioned that your Nerak Beads are in the mail to ya. The monkeys are SO hurt.......

02-19-2008	#5 (permalink)
denisea Forum Goddess Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: On the road to ruins... Posts: 7,025	Welcome to the forum Namastequila! And thanks for sharing the link to your paintings. They are incredible! You have a wonderful sense of color and composition.

02-19-2008	#6 (permalink)
Jacko añejo Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 18,357	Welcome Namastequila....we just got back from 2 weeks of fun and relaxation! You are going to have a wonderful time....VERY nice paintings! Let us know if you have any questions we might help you with... namaste!

02-19-2008	#7 (permalink)
Tesla 573 añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: LA...Lower Ala Posts: 7,068	Welcome...love your art work!.....you are gonna be so inspired when you see the Yucatan!!!!!!

02-19-2008	#8 (permalink)
Bumper Class Clown Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 9,719

02-20-2008	#9 (permalink)
HAWKEYE reposado Join Date: May 2007 Location: Windsor Hts. Iowa Posts: 1,056	Welcome and have a great trip with report and pic's upon your return por favor. Craig.

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