Tarantulas, sunburn, chocolate & cultural traditions!

Hello Guys,

As some of you may have known, we escaped for a week. I can’t believe it was only a week ago we came back, crazy how fast time goes. You were and are all asking about the trip, so I have written this mini-blog to tell you about it before I do specific elements of the trip.

It started well…..

• We overslept for the flight out (still made it with plenty of time due to the queues)

• I got sunburnt (badly) within 3/4 hours with an SPF 30 that was supposed to last 10 hours

• I got stung by fire ants

• I was covered in mosquito bites & prickly heat

• We encountered a tarantula and other smaller spiders that I didn't want to get friendly with

• Waited for a tour that didn't turn up

• The tour refused to refund and claimed they came

BUT…. honestly, I don't care about all that stuff!

• We encountered amazing, friendly & interesting people

• Delicious food

• Unlimited drinks!

• Experienced so much culture

• Were lucky enough to learn more about the Mayans by experiencing:

• A historical City & Temples

• A traditional village & meeting 4 generations

• Sampling some tasty goodies

• Visited a rainforest & Jungle

• Made chocolate the traditional Mayan way using nothing but volcanic rock, beans, and the original spices

• Encountered a Mayan blessing

• Swam in an underground Cenote (avoiding said tarantula)

• Fell in love with lots of wildlife

Plus so much more, so the only thing I HAD to be sad about was...

Missing my furry sidekick & all of you guys!

I'm so thankful & grateful to have been able to go on such an amazing adventure.

Kxx