OUR CRUISE TO PROGRESO AND COZUMEL

OUR CRUISE TO PROGRESO AND COZUMEL:

OUR CRUISE TO PROGRESO AND COZUMEL July 2011

Kayla, Annabelle and Chloe with all 3 of their Grandparents.:

Kayla, Annabelle and Chloe with all 3 of their Grandparents. Grandma Nobles is spending a few weeks with us this summer. Nana and Pops are taking care of Butterbean while we go on vacation.

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Here we go…. How many more lines do we have to stand in……. ….before we are finally on the ship??

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Hooray for lunch! Finally made it onboard!

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Let the games begin!

Ping Pong! Annabelle’s favorite thing to do….:

Ping Pong! Annabelle’s favorite thing to do….

Jenga!:

Jenga !

Careful!:

Careful!

Checkers in the library…:

Checkers in the library…

Rummy in the room….:

Rummy in the room….

Relaxing….:

Relaxing….

Welcome to Puerto Progreso:

Welcome to Puerto Progreso

Progreso, Yucatán Peninsula:

Progreso , Yucatán Peninsula We visited the Dzibilchaltun ruins in Progreso . This area was a Mayan settlement and some artifacts excavated there date back to 700-800 A.D. The Spanish settlers came in the 1500’s and built the Catholic Church on the grounds. A cenote (freshwater pool) is used today for swimming, but was the only water source for the Mayan inhabitants.

The Catholic Church built by the Spanish settlers:

The Catholic Church built by the Spanish settlers

Temple of the Seven Dolls:

Temple of the Seven Dolls

Freshwater Cenote:

Freshwater Cenote

We thought this was supposed to be CLEAR water!:

We thought this was supposed to be CLEAR water! Chloe and Annabelle were brave…. Kayla decided to sit this one out….

Mérida, Progreso, Yucatán Peninsula:

Mérida, Progreso , Yucatán Peninsula Mérida is the capital of the Yucatán and the center of their government. We visited the Governor’s palace, Plaza Mayor, and the Mayor’s office, The Mérida Cathedral seen here, was, built from stones of a Mayan settlement. The Mayan culture is very evident in the city. The Yucatecans are very proud of their heritage.

The Governor’s Palace:

The Governor’s Palace

Downtown Mérida:

Downtown Mérida

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These chairs are used for doing business as the persons sit face to face. It is common for marriage proposals to take place here. Lunchtime in the Plaza Plaza Mayor

Just a little bit of Paradise:

Just a little bit of Paradise Cozumel, mexico

Paradise Beach!:

Paradise Beach!

Climbing the Iceberg:

Climbing the Iceberg

Fun on the water toys…:

Fun on the water toys…

Fun on the beach….:

Fun on the beach….

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Relaxing at the Pool

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Just hanging around….

Adiós and Vaya con Díos!:

Adiós and Vaya con Díos !

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Ya’ll clean up right nice!

Beautiful Girls…:

Beautiful Girls…

Fancy Food!:

Fancy Food!

Yes, we like Piña Coladas..:

Yes, we like Piña Coladas..

Towel Animals….:

Towel Animals….

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…and toilet paper triangles!

Silly pics:

Silly pics

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Kayla stayed out too late last night! Fooling around in Grandma’s hat