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Day 4- Sunday a day at the Beach and a Peep Meet at Zenzi’s
We decided Sunday would be a day at the beach in Playa del Carmen. We opted for the area north of the hotel, where Scott had luck catching a big one.  We decided Scott, of course we bring his fly rod while I relaxed….  Some scenes along the way... Monkey sign for La Cueva del Chango...has anyone ever ate here? I’ve always wanted to try it out, its scenery looks tempting in the midst of the trees and vegetation. Next trip, I will try it!   A cute little chico  Sculpture  I spotted some swanky architecture.... condos I presume, that I crave to own, rent or live in!!    fly fishing  Ah....he did get lucky....again.... (notice that shirt again  , he loves it!)   There's me....relaxing (playa y sol is all I need)   Random beach scenes...   We spotted a beach wedding   On our way back we stopped at the fruit cart and bought cups of fruit and loved the chili powder topping!!!! Sounds gross, but its a great combo!  
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After a day at the beach we washed up and headed to Zenzi’s to meet some peeps that LucyE arranged.
I have never been to Zenzi’s, its quite the posh environment, and the owner, Jez is a very nice man to say the least, very friendly, personable and accommodating. A Zenzi peep meet at sunset    Eric & Laurie (ericfromiowa)  (LucyE) Lucy & Michael  Jamey (Jameybano) & Big Don   Those lighted coconuts on the trees really set the scene!  Afterwards we decided to show Lucy & Michael Playa Mart...we were on a tee shirt hunt, then we all went to El Fogon for some awesome food!   As we walked back to our hotels, the 4 of us were very impressed that PDC has a skate park!   Scott and I had a nightcap at Al's bar adjacent to Hotel Banana and enjoyed some delicious dessert and wine!  We were preparing for our big day tomorrow at Kantun Chen Eco Park!!!! Stay tuned... 
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My parents may join me for a short trip Dec 4-8, just the 3 of us. I tried to find nonstop flights Sept, Oct, and Nov and found nothing until the beginning of December! I think its due to low travels at that time- hurricane season. Try looking at the beginning of Dec for non-stops! Let me know when you go!
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Monday- A Day spent at Kantun Chen Eco Park, Xpu Ha Beach and a stop in Paamul!
We were bound and determined to do swim in a cenote eco-park this trip, which would give us a break from the heat! Online we researched and decided on Kantun Chen….they have a cool website and now I can say, its way better in person. I highly recommend anyone go here, it’s a delight! It was $35 a piece and well worth the price, we must have spent a good 2.5-3 hours touring these cenote caves! We took a colectivo there….and interestingly discovered that some vans have cup holders….we were very amused by this fact…   ...and have I ever mentioned our love of Apple soda! Its all over Mexico! Anyway, its about a 30 minute van ride south, and then there we were! Kantun Chen Eco Park    We were lucky to visit it very low season. Usually they do not allow visitors to bring their own cameras, since they make money selling photos they take yet for a minimal fee ($25), they allowed us to use it. The guide said our cameras were the same exact cameras they use for the photos they sell, so he knew what mode to put the camera on to take the best photos. Its a good thing he knew what mode to put it on, or else our photos would have turned out something like this....  I have to warn you....this place is cool! See for yourself!:               A photo w/ our guide 
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06-25-2009
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Then Scott wanted to try out Xpu Ha Beach, its essentially right across the highway. This beach is a striking find!
Xpu Ha Beach       The beach club was just what we needed....some food and drinks        Oh...Yes, Scott had to bust out his fishing rod.....    ...It might be small, but he still caught one!  One last stop to Paamul...we wanted to try the snorkeling there...Scott had snorkeled in Paamul on a prior trip, but it was my first snorkeling experience there... ...And look who we run into!!! Kathleen-our sweet amiga! We chat and show her our photos of the caves!   We do have luck and see some fish!     The sun is setting....we realize we had a spendid day!!!!   We head back to Playa and get ready for some dinner....stay tuned! |
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Yes, go, Katun Chen is wonderful! The photos don't even do it justice, its just amazing in person! 
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Michael only wants to do non-stop. Its a good thing we still have time otherwise I'd be worried.
Hold on...a vacation is not too far away.
. I love Katun-Chen. It looks awesome... I might have to add that to the agenda when we go in November.
