Arrived to a monsoon of a rainstorm on the first day and into the night.....wind, rain, thunder....not the postcard view of this part of the world....
Onto our hotel..only to find out the Ojo de Aqua has been closed due to nonpayment of taxes, or something else__ We are taken down the block to another section, where we are given the keys to a massive beachfront 2 bdrm, 2 bathroom apartment, for $45 Can-night. Sweet deal. We stay for our time in Puerto Morelos.so
PM is a sleepy, little beach town, wedged in along the coast between Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Little development has occurred here. Things are laid back, locals friendly and food choices varied....nice alternative to the other places. Easy bus ride from the airport for 90 pesos. And, then a quick 5 peso collectivo to town centro.
We took a language school for the week with PMLanguage School. Had a great teacher, Marilu. Learned some new words, improved our confidence and a good way to kick start our travels.
The coastline along this area has been hit with huge amounts of seaweed or sargussum. It just washes ashore and piles up on the beach and in the shallows. Makes for an unsenic view of things. However, it does play an important role in the healthy eco system of the coastline. But, this year it has been extreme.
With the rains, monsoon, floods, and the massive Pacific hurricane that hit around Puerto Vallarhta, we are considering our travel options south. Looking for somewhere else, until the regions around Belize-Guatemala have settled down in the next few weeks. This lighthouse is still standing on the shores as a reminder of previous hurricanes
Adios for now, Shayne and Yvonne...PS pics on the trip will come along later, internet problems!
