| Cozumel is a mostly undeveloped Mexican island in the Caribbean Sea but has a great road system with little traffic So i opted for a rental and even though the check engine light was on, what the heck that was part of the negotiations 😄 Now i did pull the oil dipstick, looked to see if anything was loose, tire pressure visual and so on Lets hit the highway |
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| The Road to the Moon It was covered with crushed seashells and a resin from the local copal tree to reflect moonlight, allowing for nighttime travel |
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| The ruins featured structures like temples, houses and a kitchen with an architectural style reminiscent of those found in Chichen Itza This area was a holy site dedicated to Ixchel; who was the Goddess of the moon, fertility and medicine so because of this the women would make the pilgrimage by canoe to visit this site to hold rituals While not grand as those on mainland Mexico, it does offer a fascinating glimpse into the culture and history of the Mayans which that civilization (in present times) includes the area of Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador and southeastern section of Mexico |
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| What to watch for and avoid on land 1) Venomous Coral Snakes 2) Bark Scorpios found in trees 3) Black Widow Spiders; they say they are shy....well so am i then hahaha 4) Coati; they can bite you (member of the raccoon family) 5) Ticks and Fleas; can transmit parasitic infections 6) Mosquitoes; can carry diseases |
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Pulling in for a couple of cool ones, i was told by the bartender that i am getting a Pacifico pilsner beer with guacamole and crispy tortilla chips After, i am having some shrimp tacos for the drive back |
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| The reefs were always world class for diving, but after famed oceanographer Jacques Cousteau visited the site and declared it spectacular, that increased the area as a top destination for that sport The underwater area is part of the Mesoamerican System which makes it the second largest only after the Great Barrier Reef in Australia The area is now under the National Marine Park so is protected |
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| Lots of other attractions here for everyone from adventure parks that has water activities, wildlife encounters, cultural exhibits and ecological exploration |
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| Check Engine was still on when i returned the rental, but with my broken Mexican i told the vendor No Hay Problema (there is no problem) Si No Pasa Nada (if nothing happens) |
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| Off to my next adventure |
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