Buenos Dias!
So I think that I should explain why we are so attentive to writing our blog. We have free internet at the mo and as Adam passes out at 8pm from the heat (when you see the latest pics you’ll understand why) I get bored, and use it! Today we went on a trek through the jungle which was fab. I think Adam was expecting concrete paths and national trust style health and safety, what we got was 5sq miles of jungle with a hut by the road with a sign ‘Jungle walk’, no guide just a sign pointing to a semi-worn path. Anyhow, we saw lots and lots of lizards, snakes, birds of paradise and well, trees. By far the best bit was the suspended rope bridges and lookout towers, which really do exist (not just a Hollywood fantasy). It was very funny cause Adam wouldn’t start to cross until I had reached the other side, how very romantic and brave of him wouldn’t you say! Lol. We took a whole bunch of photos and would have taken more but we had been warned that all cameras were at the mercy of the monkeys so we were extra careful. I had my first Margarita cocktail today and it will probably be my last for the sake of the budget but that made it all the more treasured and delicious. You guys really should see the drinks menus here, half the page is a variety of beers, soft drinks and cocktails; the other half is a list of various different tequilas. Personally, I don’t see how tequila can taste that different from any other tequila but there you have it. Perhaps on the last week we’ll feel affluent enough to try and find out what all the fuss is about. Oo, one last thing, the guy who owns and runs our current hotel (Rancho Sak Ol) was an archaeologist here pre-tourism, can you imagine how incredible that would have been! Wondering through the jungle to discover ancient Maya ruins… lucky b*stard. So we had a big ol chat with him … as far as his English and our Spanish (scoff scoff) would allow and he has told us all the best places to go.
Well, ciao for now amigos.
Tess
ps as i write this the owner of the hotel walked past with a harpoon gun, snorkel and flippers, he has just retured with a bucket load of fish! sooooo cool!
So I think that I should explain why we are so attentive to writing our blog. We have free internet at the mo and as Adam passes out at 8pm from the heat (when you see the latest pics you’ll understand why) I get bored, and use it! Today we went on a trek through the jungle which was fab. I think Adam was expecting concrete paths and national trust style health and safety, what we got was 5sq miles of jungle with a hut by the road with a sign ‘Jungle walk’, no guide just a sign pointing to a semi-worn path. Anyhow, we saw lots and lots of lizards, snakes, birds of paradise and well, trees. By far the best bit was the suspended rope bridges and lookout towers, which really do exist (not just a Hollywood fantasy). It was very funny cause Adam wouldn’t start to cross until I had reached the other side, how very romantic and brave of him wouldn’t you say! Lol. We took a whole bunch of photos and would have taken more but we had been warned that all cameras were at the mercy of the monkeys so we were extra careful. I had my first Margarita cocktail today and it will probably be my last for the sake of the budget but that made it all the more treasured and delicious. You guys really should see the drinks menus here, half the page is a variety of beers, soft drinks and cocktails; the other half is a list of various different tequilas. Personally, I don’t see how tequila can taste that different from any other tequila but there you have it. Perhaps on the last week we’ll feel affluent enough to try and find out what all the fuss is about. Oo, one last thing, the guy who owns and runs our current hotel (Rancho Sak Ol) was an archaeologist here pre-tourism, can you imagine how incredible that would have been! Wondering through the jungle to discover ancient Maya ruins… lucky b*stard. So we had a big ol chat with him … as far as his English and our Spanish (scoff scoff) would allow and he has told us all the best places to go.
Well, ciao for now amigos.
Tess
ps as i write this the owner of the hotel walked past with a harpoon gun, snorkel and flippers, he has just retured with a bucket load of fish! sooooo cool!
4 comments:
Hej, Tess i think you missed the point....Adam didnt start to cross the bridge until you were safely over because......had the bridge broken you would both have fallen into oblivion. So, by waiting had you fallen in to the abyss he could have run for help. (screaming like a child!).
Sounds like you are both having a wonderful time, pictures are fantastic!
ps the owner bought the fish, the harpoon is for guests who dont pay their bill!
Ok ok, sunshine, surf, sand, jungle, culture, adventure... We're officially envious. (Whatever happened to a good British Moan? A little one? To make us feel better?)
Actually, nah, keep having an awesome time. The pictures you've put up make it look close to paradise. We've got a marker on the map in the living room to mark the progress of those bravely departed from 19 City Road.
Speaking of that: The house is looking really great. I've taken over the big room – I had to wait a bit, it felt weird to move in straight after you left! (but now it's mine, hah) – and we've got a couple of people coming round to see the house, so far have had one girl who seemed very nice, and thought the chickens were cool, so she passes that test.
Well, all the best! Drink a coconut for me.
haha, sounds amazing!
i'm glad you're having so much fun, and the pictures are good :D
Definitely makes me envious!
:D
We love Bambi bring it to florida with you. Fantastic pictures you look just like indiana jones on that bridge. Have you done anything boring yet or is it just adventure sightseeing and fun.
See you in 76 days
Love you miss you x
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