Sam and Becca's Mexico Trip

What a wonderful time we had in Mexico. We flew out Friday, the 7th, early morning and got to Cancun around 2:30. We then took a van South about 45 min. to a little town called Playa del Carmen. We stayed at a wonderful all inclusive hotel que se llama The Royal and relaxed and enjoyed every two minutes of our stay. We had great walks on the beach, and through the fun shopping area on 5th Ave. We were able to go to church and witnessed the historic meeting of the Playa del Carmen ward being split. The Stake President was there with one of his counselors. Sam, knowing Portuguese, was able to translate the Spanish for me. It was nice to know what was being said. There were a few other vacationers from the States present as well, and we talked to them a bit. We had to make a 7:30 a.m. flight to go home. The travel cordinatior told us to be out front of the hotel at 4:00 a.m. We were there along with another couple. The driver never showed up. After an hour wait, and talking to the company who was supposed to pick us up, we finally took a cab to the airport. We were affraid we would not make the airplane, but we were there and even had some time to spare. Why did they tell us we had to leave an hour sooner than we did? We could have slept in an extra hour.

We decided to go scuba diving. I certified 15 years ago, but Sam never had; so, we took a 5 min. lesson and promptly were guided on two dives. The second one was on the reef off of Cozumel(the second largest reef in the world). It was beautiful down there as we dove some 40 feet. We saw some great and colorful things. This is a picture of us on the boat before we suited up and jumped in, and one of me down below.

We asked someone on the beach to take a picture of us. He had a nice camera around his neck, so I assume he knew how to take pictures. I guess this crooked style is cool or something, or he was just making a big joke on us. Anyway, the water is beautiful, crystal blue. Sam likes to grow a little goatee on vacations since he can't have one at work. I'm not sure what I think about it yet.

I had to get three little braids in my hair with red and silver braids. This young lady was happy to do it for me. Sam gave her a tip, but her boss took it. We weren't too happy about that.

After our last day at the beach, we walked into our room looking like this. Rose peddles and swans made out of towels. We really liked our housekeeper.