1. Vacation

Riviera Maya 2009

Vacation at Barcelo Maya Palace Resort on the Riviera Maya, Mexico. A few pictures were also taken at the Xel Ha National park.
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  • Breddy, our waiter, makes Mayan coffee.  It is quite a spectacular show.  The burning liquor can be seen going from the top vessel to the middle vessel and finally to the coffee cup at the bottom.  Generally such displays end with a finished product that is only marginally drinkable.  However, in this case to coffee was quite tasty!

    Breddy, our waiter, makes Mayan coffee. It is quite a spectacular show. The burning liquor can be seen going from the top vessel to the middle vessel and finally to the coffee cup at the bottom. Generally such displays end with a finished product that is only marginally drinkable. However, in this case to coffee was quite tasty!

  • Musicians at the Entrance to Xel Ha National Park

    Musicians at the Entrance to Xel Ha National Park

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  • A boat on the horizon.  These boats were always out early.  I assume they are fishing charters.

    A boat on the horizon. These boats were always out early. I assume they are fishing charters.

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  • Reef at the Barcelo Maya Palace.

    Reef at the Barcelo Maya Palace.

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  • Taken from the water while snorkeling.  This is taken just above the reef about 150 yards off shore.

    Taken from the water while snorkeling. This is taken just above the reef about 150 yards off shore.

  • A few other guests at the resort enjoying the sunrise.

    A few other guests at the resort enjoying the sunrise.

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  • The adult pool at the Barcelo Maya Palace.  It was very tranquil in the early morning.

    The adult pool at the Barcelo Maya Palace. It was very tranquil in the early morning.

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  • Some iguanas at Xel Ha.  They didn't seem to care about the spectators.

    Some iguanas at Xel Ha. They didn't seem to care about the spectators.

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    Some iguanas at Xel Ha.  They didn't seem to care about the spectators.
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