Here's Mike in the airport trying to blend in with the culture. 
We're on the way!
The place we stayed was right on the ocean and it was about 20 miles south of the heavily-populated resort areas so it was very secluded, quiet, and private. Our goal on this trip was not to sight-see every day, but to simply stay there, get lots of sun, read, and just relax! There was no need to leave. The food was served around the clock, Mike had more Diet Pepsi's than you can imagine, and the service was incredible. This is the way to go! 
Oh, yes...they had ice cream machines stationed at different locations at the resort so Mike got his fill of them as well. Good thing we took advantage of the gym every day! Behind Mike here is our room.
One morning it was a little rainy so we decided to go to Playa Del Carmen to shop for souveniers. We were looking for a bracelet for me and met this guy. After talking to him - very complicated...he spoke Mayan, we don't speak much Spanish...we found out that he had just been saved 4 months ago, attended a Baptist church there, and was getting baptized in the ocean that following Sunday. He showed us his Bible and pictures of his family. His name is Miguel...Michael in English. He was so excited to meet a Christian brother where the Bible transcends any language barrier. Needless to say, we bought the bracelet from him!
Mike even found the Starbucks! (Actually, the reason we stopped there was to use the restroom. All the other shops and restaurants wouldn't let you use theirs unless you bought something!!)
Taking pics like this quickly reminded me that we usually spend all our time taking pics of the kids!!
How's this for a Herbster-sized car?!! Oh my, there's a long story behind this one, but I'll spare you the details. All I can say is that this was a true Mexican experience getting this!
At the resort, snorkeling, kayaking, windsailing, and beach activities were offered daily. Mike enjoyed playing beach volleyball. He had a great opportunity to share the Gospel with one of the activities' coordinators there. His name was Daniel and he was very open to the truths of the Bible.
The food at the resort was incredible and the options were extremely healthy. We had to schedule our dinners and we were able to choose Mexican, Asian, Italian, International, or the buffet. Here we are the night we ate at the Asian restaurant. It was interesting eating Asian cuisine served by a Mexican waiter!!
One of the pools. The water was freezing so I was happy to stay on my lounge chair and soak up the sun!
This place was so beautiful!
This is the view from our balcony of the garden, the pools, and the ocean. Thank you, honey, for an incredible trip!! (When are we going again???!!!!)
One morning it was a little rainy so we decided to go to Playa Del Carmen to shop for souveniers. We were looking for a bracelet for me and met this guy. After talking to him - very complicated...he spoke Mayan, we don't speak much Spanish...we found out that he had just been saved 4 months ago, attended a Baptist church there, and was getting baptized in the ocean that following Sunday. He showed us his Bible and pictures of his family. His name is Miguel...Michael in English. He was so excited to meet a Christian brother where the Bible transcends any language barrier. Needless to say, we bought the bracelet from him!
Mike even found the Starbucks! (Actually, the reason we stopped there was to use the restroom. All the other shops and restaurants wouldn't let you use theirs unless you bought something!!)
Taking pics like this quickly reminded me that we usually spend all our time taking pics of the kids!!
How's this for a Herbster-sized car?!! Oh my, there's a long story behind this one, but I'll spare you the details. All I can say is that this was a true Mexican experience getting this!
At the resort, snorkeling, kayaking, windsailing, and beach activities were offered daily. Mike enjoyed playing beach volleyball. He had a great opportunity to share the Gospel with one of the activities' coordinators there. His name was Daniel and he was very open to the truths of the Bible. 
The food at the resort was incredible and the options were extremely healthy. We had to schedule our dinners and we were able to choose Mexican, Asian, Italian, International, or the buffet. Here we are the night we ate at the Asian restaurant. It was interesting eating Asian cuisine served by a Mexican waiter!!
One of the pools. The water was freezing so I was happy to stay on my lounge chair and soak up the sun!
This place was so beautiful!
This is the view from our balcony of the garden, the pools, and the ocean. Thank you, honey, for an incredible trip!! (When are we going again???!!!!)
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