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Old 03-19-2011   #1 (permalink)
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Pa Pa l' Americano! - Cozumel/Playa - March. 4th - 16th 2011

Pa Pa l' Americano! - Cozumel/Playa - March. 4th - 16th 2011

*REALLY LOOOONGGG REPORT (LOTS OF PICTURES) SORRY!*
*SECOND HALF - PLAYA DEL CARMEN - COMING TOMORROW!*

Alright.... where to start where to start... first off, this was my third trip to Playa/Cozumel, and my girlfriend Melissa's first time. We had the best two weeks of our lives there, and we can't wait to get back there! We our trip starts with a drive from Winnipeg to Minneapolis on March.3rd/2011, to catch our flight to Cancun in the early hours of March.4th/2011. We arrive in Cancun at apx. 2pm. and go on to catch our Ferry in PCD and proceed to Cozumel for our first week of partying... exploring... and of COURSE... Carnival...

Week One - March.3rd - 10th - Cozumel

Day 1 - March.3rd/2011 - Drive To Personally, My Favourite City.


Coming In On I-94



Stop @ Bucas For Diner


Ordered WAY Too Much




Day 2 - March.4th/2011 - Early Morning Flight To Cancun Via Minneapolis/St.Paul

4 A.M @ MSP Airport


Getting Closer!


Bought Our Ferry Tickets For Cozumel



Melissa Got Her First Taste Of Mexican Hospitality! Drinks & Drawings


Our Frist Condo - Guidos Suite #2

Living Room


Bedroom


Bathroom


First Night Time Look Off Balcony



Day 3 - March.5th/2011 - The First Carnival Parade

Morning Look Out Of Balcony


Inside Out


Relaxing Together Before Carnival


Melissa's First Dip



Vendors Started Coming Out


The First Sunset


Carnival! (Uno)






Day 4 - March.6th/2011 - An Hour Of Rain... No Biggie... Parade Canceled...

Melissa Made Delicious Breakfast


The View


Melissa Also Made An Unreal Diner


Second Sunset


The Pink Streets Of Cozumel


Melissa Playing In The Square




A Guy We Met, He's The Carnival God In My Mind


Loved The Vikings Jersey


Day 5 - March.7th/2011 - Carnival Resumes With The Second Parade


Kids Playing In The Morning Water


Horses Lined Up


Early Drinks @ Palmeras


Vendor


Wine On The Balcony


The View


Decorated Balcony


Vendor From Up Top


Carnival! (Dos)










Bead Vendor


Toys


Candy


Ballons


The First Tally


Day 6 - March.8th/2011 - Scooter Around The Island/Carnival Grand Finale


Iggy @ San Francisco Beach!


Laying Down


Monkey! Took Her Pina Colada Too!




Chips, Salsa, XX



Reggae Bar!










Stopped At A Random Beach For A Dip!








On The Whip, Lookin' Silly, Back To The Condo (Notice As The Burn Sets In)






Restock For The Finale!


The Square


Guidos Ordered Up!


Carnival Finale!(Tres)



















The Final Loot!


Day 7 - March.9th/2011 - Swimming With Dolphins/The Last Day In Cozumel

Swimmin' With Dolphins




Last Diner In Cozumel =( Guidos Of Course!





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WOW!!! GReat report so far! Your pictures are beautiful!
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!!!! Wow !!!!!

What a truly Great Trip Report, pictures are all fantastic, definitely want to do Cozumel and the parades next year. Can't wait to see your second weeks post.

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What a great vantage point you had for the parades!
Enjoying your report- looking forward to more!
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Wow... what awesome photos!! Thanks for sharing with us!
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what great pictures and report....loved the moneky ones LOL !
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Nice, very nice, Looking forward to more. Thanks.
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Love this trip report! Can't wait to see the Playa installment!
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Wonderful report...awesome pictures!!!!! More please!!!
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Yes, great photos- thanks for taking the time to post this....looks like a lot of fun!
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Great pictures!!! You sure had a great spot to watch all of the parades. Looking forward to the rest of your report
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Great trip report!
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Hey guys, just wanted to say thanks so much for all of the really nice and complimentary responses! Cheers!
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AWesome!!!Thanks for making this rainy day less boring!!
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Love the pictures. Can't wait to see more.
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