Monthly Archives: December 2009
Day 3 Mexico: Our first ruin and cenote
We’re up early – the one-hour time advantage comes in handy. The pool is empty at 8:30am when we splash in for a chilly start to the day. Lily and Emma try out their snorkel gear with much excitement. Within minutes, everyone is in the hot tub again. It’s just not warm enough to spend … Continue reading
Day 2 Mexico: Arrival in Cancun but where is the beach?
We head back to BWI early. Trish nearly strangles the Air Tran Ticket agent that can’t find our reservation. But he eventually sorts it out and we board the plane for an uneventful ride to Cancun. Our girls are great air-travellers, and they do the 4 hour flight with ease. We always get compliments from … Continue reading
Day 1 Mexico: Failure to achieve escape velocity.
In the 90′s, Trish and I had a period of traveling during which we could not seem to get to our destination. Our problems included drunken pilots (really), being sent to the wrong Caribbean island (really), failed attempts to land planes in the smoke of a nearby forest fire, lots of winter ice delays and … Continue reading
The 2009 family trip to the Middle East
Our Middle East posts are done! We still have about 60 percent of the video to compile and edit — it’s beginning to look like that may never get done. They look great! Thanks to Trish for photographing, editing and producing these.
The final countdown to Mexico…
It’s hard to believe we have only a week left before the family departs cold, wet Washington D.C. for the Yucatan, Mexico. You can see our planned itinerary here, but we are sure to deviate. Part 1: Ruins, Cenotes and Flamingos Oh My! Part 2 : Camping with kids in the jungle Part 3: The … Continue reading
