Day #5- Costa Maya, Mexico

I finally made it to Mexico! (My first time ever.) We decided to wake up early and find a tour to take us to see Mayan ruins while our friends slept in and stayed on the beach. We thought it would be a stormy day- it was so windy and a little chilly at first. But then the sun came out and it was really nice.

I got this picture for my boys- I knew they would love it. I just love my hair- that wind off the ocean gave it some sweet style.

So as we were waiting for our tour to leave- I look over and see Adam like this. This was the day I asked if he could wear something normal, since we were by ourselves- but he didn't bring anything normal- (something a little less, neon, short or ugly- that's all I asked!)
The buildings at the port were so bright- it was fun. We shopped there for a while and then headed on a bus to the ruins.


This temple has three temples inside of it. They built a small one first when there were a few people, and as the population grew, they built 3 more on top of it! The people above us had their two little kids with them and this was their 5 year old's 3rd cruise. I was laughing telling them it was my first!

There was a whole street of stairs- kind of like porches to houses. They would use vegetation as the roof so the top parts are no longer there- but the stairs stayed.
This reminded me of truffala trees from Dr. Seuss' book "The Lorax."



Engraving of a pharoah- everything was so old!
There were four temples scattered around the grounds and one was still buried under dirt- it just looked like a hill with trees and plants on it.

We got some coconut milk and pineapple for the drive back to the port- about an hour drive.
It was interesting driving through the countryside. There were fruit stands all over the side of the road. And I liked seeing their houses and stuff.
We stopped at the beach and ate lunch. The water was so pretty! And the white sand! I wish we would have brought our swim suits out, but we met up with our friends, did a little shopping and headed back to our ship.

See ya Mexico! I wish we had more time here!

So the funny thing about dinner is that I didn't research enough what we were supposed to wear. I thought we could wear shorts if they were nice- but they weren't allowed! So I got to wear my sundresses for dinner every night. Oh well.
Luke and Brooke were so fun. I loved that they were so lovie. I kept asking how long they had been married (4 years) because they act like newlyweds- I love it! They were always up for anything and every time we wondered where they were- they were in the gym working out (Brooke is an aerobics instructor.) They are such a cute couple and match each other perfectly! Thanks for the ab workout guys- I'll never be the same!
Rich and Abby are the couple that looks like they just stepped out of a magazine. I can't wait till they have beautiful little kids!! They were so fun to hang out with. I loved the way they dance and we had fun laughing at everything with them. It was fun going with nice friends.

"Sailing! Take me away..."

That night there was a midnight chocolate buffet. They had so many different chocolatey desserts. I put so many things on my plate! I would take a bite and only if I loved it- I would eat the whole thing. (I liked a lot.)

I love this picture at the chocolate party. This is how everyone was the whole time- laughing and talking. It was so fun going out every night! I am so not used to this since I've been a mom! Such a long (fun) day.