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Riviera Maya Vacation

These pictures are from a family vacation the Riviera Maya on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. They were taken from March 20th to the 24th, 2007. The pictures are from the Grand Sirenis Resort, the Mayan Ruins at Chichen Itza, and the Xel-Ha water park.
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  • Entrance to the Grand Sirenis Resort. This is on the Mayan Riviera near Akumal.

    Entrance to the Grand Sirenis Resort. This is on the Mayan Riviera near Akumal.

  • Lower level of the lobby. This level faces the ocean. A lovely breeze flow through the lower level lobby up and out through the upper level lobby. There are no doors on the front or back of these grand lobbies.

    Lower level of the lobby. This level faces the ocean. A lovely breeze flow through the lower level lobby up and out through the upper level lobby. There are no doors on the front or back of these grand lobbies.

  • Sunrise at the spanish ruins. Beach at Grand Sirenis Resort. Mayan Riviera, Mexico.

    Sunrise at the spanish ruins. Beach at Grand Sirenis Resort. Mayan Riviera, Mexico.

  • Mayan Riviera sunrise.

    Mayan Riviera sunrise.

  • Northern sky at sunrise. I have no idea what the man with the cane is pointing at. Beach at the Grand Sirenis Resort. Mayan Riviera.

    Northern sky at sunrise. I have no idea what the man with the cane is pointing at. Beach at the Grand Sirenis Resort. Mayan Riviera.

  • Mayan Riviera sunrise

    Mayan Riviera sunrise

  • Mayan Riviera sunrise

    Mayan Riviera sunrise

  • James and Stephen on the beach. The ruins of Spanish lookout building is on the little island in the background.

    James and Stephen on the beach. The ruins of Spanish lookout building is on the little island in the background.

  • Getting ready to snorkel.

    Getting ready to snorkel.

  • Relaxing in the water.

    Relaxing in the water.

  • This is a picture of the beach cabana taken from the balcony of the main pavilion. Grand Sirenis Resort. Riviera Maya.

    This is a picture of the beach cabana taken from the balcony of the main pavilion. Grand Sirenis Resort. Riviera Maya.

  • My parents in the beach front cabana watching the activities on the beach. Grand Sirenis Resort. Riviera Maya.

    My parents in the beach front cabana watching the activities on the beach. Grand Sirenis Resort. Riviera Maya.

  • This barbeque was set up right next to the beach front cabana. Grand Sirenis. Riviera Maya.

    This barbeque was set up right next to the beach front cabana. Grand Sirenis. Riviera Maya.

  • Lazy River. There is quite a current in this circular river.

    Lazy River. There is quite a current in this circular river.

  • Swimming laps is really tough!

    Swimming laps is really tough!

  • This pool at the Grand Sirenis seems to go on forever.

    This pool at the Grand Sirenis seems to go on forever.

  • Children's wading pool.

    Children's wading pool.

  • El Cenote, where you can swim up to the pool bar. This is another placeto keep cool. The bartenders area is dry.

    El Cenote, where you can swim up to the pool bar. This is another placeto keep cool. The bartenders area is dry.

  • Boys relaxing in the upper pool.

    Boys relaxing in the upper pool.

  • A windy first day at the beach. The seas were rough. The wind swept fronds of the palm trees suggests the strength of the wind. Beach at the Grand Sirenis Resort. Riviera Maya.

    A windy first day at the beach. The seas were rough. The wind swept fronds of the palm trees suggests the strength of the wind. Beach at the Grand Sirenis Resort. Riviera Maya.

  • The wind was quite high on our first day at the resort. Most people had the good sense to stay out of the water. I waded into the water in an area with a lot of coral. I got scrapped and banged about quite a bit. It was much calmer the next several days.

    The wind was quite high on our first day at the resort. Most people had the good sense to stay out of the water. I waded into the water in an area with a lot of coral. I got scrapped and banged about quite a bit. It was much calmer the next several days.

  • Everything was calm the morning of the second day. The building is the resort dive shop. The workers are there before sunrise getting everything ready. Grand Sirenis Resort. Riviera Maya.

    Everything was calm the morning of the second day. The building is the resort dive shop. The workers are there before sunrise getting everything ready. Grand Sirenis Resort. Riviera Maya.

  • Another shot of the spanish lookout ruins. Shot at mid day. Grand Sirenis Resort. Mayan Riviera, Mexico.

    Another shot of the spanish lookout ruins. Shot at mid day. Grand Sirenis Resort. Mayan Riviera, Mexico.

  • Northern sky at sunset on the beach. Grand Sirenis Resort. Mayan Riviera.

    Northern sky at sunset on the beach. Grand Sirenis Resort. Mayan Riviera.

  • Everyone and everything trying to keep cool. (note the big lizard in the shade)

    Everyone and everything trying to keep cool. (note the big lizard in the shade)

  • The Iguana found some shade and so did I. This was one of my favorite resort views. My favorite view was the back of my eyelids which generally closely followed this scene. On the beach at the Grand Sirenis Resort. Riviera Maya.

    The Iguana found some shade and so did I. This was one of my favorite resort views. My favorite view was the back of my eyelids which generally closely followed this scene. On the beach at the Grand Sirenis Resort. Riviera Maya.

  • Ahh.. Relaxation.

    Ahh.. Relaxation.

  • Getting ready to snorkel on day two.

    Getting ready to snorkel on day two.

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  • A resort photographer with his pet birds. He is wandering the beach photographing the families with his birds. I have no idea who this family is, but they look great with birds.

    A resort photographer with his pet birds. He is wandering the beach photographing the families with his birds. I have no idea who this family is, but they look great with birds.

  • Scuba diving boat. Just off the beach at the Grand Sirenis resort.

    Scuba diving boat. Just off the beach at the Grand Sirenis resort.

  • This is one of the upper lobbies of the Grand Sirenis at night.

    This is one of the upper lobbies of the Grand Sirenis at night.

  • James leaning against the big stone ball.

    James leaning against the big stone ball.

  • Valerie in the upper lobby of the Grand Sirenis.

    Valerie in the upper lobby of the Grand Sirenis.

  • My Mother in the upper lobby of the Grand Sirenis. My Dad suggested that she was most appropriately placed next to a square.

    My Mother in the upper lobby of the Grand Sirenis. My Dad suggested that she was most appropriately placed next to a square.

  • Mom and Dad in the front lobby.

    Mom and Dad in the front lobby.

  • Stephen leaning against the glowing orb.

    Stephen leaning against the glowing orb.

  • The mariachi band. They played in the buffet on the Mexican theme night. Grand Sirenis. Riviera Maya.

    The mariachi band. They played in the buffet on the Mexican theme night. Grand Sirenis. Riviera Maya.

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  • Stephen on a lounge chair. He says it is more fashion than function.

    Stephen on a lounge chair. He says it is more fashion than function.

  • Pool shark!

    Pool shark!

  • A heated game of air hockey.

    A heated game of air hockey.

  • Clash of the air hockey titans.

    Clash of the air hockey titans.

  • James hitting the bar again! Three drinks at a time!

    James hitting the bar again! Three drinks at a time!

  • Lion King cast

    Lion King cast

  • Ocean view from the main restaurant balcony.

    Ocean view from the main restaurant balcony.

  • Part of the nightly entertainment. This is a scene from the Mexican night. Grand Sirenis. Riveria Maya.

    Part of the nightly entertainment. This is a scene from the Mexican night. Grand Sirenis. Riveria Maya.

  • Dancers working hard to entertain

    Dancers working hard to entertain

  • Colorful costumes. Part of the nightly entertainment at the Grand Sirenis Resort on the Mayan Riviera.

    Colorful costumes. Part of the nightly entertainment at the Grand Sirenis Resort on the Mayan Riviera.

  • Hat Dance

    Hat Dance

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    Lazy River. There is quite a current in this circular river.
    Swimming laps is really tough!
    This pool at the Grand Sirenis seems to go on forever.