Good Morning!

[minniemex]

Here is a wakey wakey picture - from Akumal after an early morning rain -

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/Minniemex/Oct%2008%202007/DSC02463.jpg


We had some excellent snorkeling that day - here are a few offerings!!

This guy lives just inside the surf on the beach!!

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/Minniemex/Oct%2008%202007/DSC02484.jpg

Here is one barry guarding his flock -

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/Minniemex/Oct%2008%202007/DSC02530.jpg

A closer picture of his flock -

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/Minniemex/Oct%2008%202007/DSC02502.jpg

This barry was checking me out!!

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/Minniemex/Oct%2008%202007/DSC02518.jpg

Of course, we can't forget the turtles!!

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/Minniemex/Oct%2008%202007/DSC02540.jpg

And of course, Ray stopped to say hello!!

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/Minniemex/Oct%2008%202007/DSC02493.jpg

Like I said, we had a really good snorkel day!!!

[Gale in KY]

I can never get enough of Barry and his fish ball groupies! I remember when it was unusual to spot Barry..if he let you see him you counted yourself lucky..now the Barry clan seems to be doing well in Akumal..hope that means the bay is healthy and happy!

As always, turtles make me smile!

Thanks MM!

[PhyllisB]

Excellent pix, thanks Minnie! Happy Friday!

And....... I just have to say it...... ONE MORE WEEK!!!!!!

[minniemex]

Excellent pix, thanks Minnie! Happy Friday!

And....... I just have to say it...... ONE MORE WEEK!!!!!!

Remember, I told you your time would come shortly!! Isn't it just flying by now??

[mariposa]

amazing! thanks for those..I would love to see a turtle. Haven't seen one when we've been snorkelling.

[preeya]

Minnie: Did you go deep snorkelling to find these beauties? Please suggest which area you went into, so that I can hit the right spot. I have the snorkel area maps,a nd tips posted before, but just want to know your area.
Great pics, c'mom you have to post your pics and trip repot NOW!!!

[ditka3000]

what day was this? i am crying

[minniemex]

Minnie: Did you go deep snorkelling to find these beauties? Please suggest which area you went into, so that I can hit the right spot. I have the snorkel area maps,a nd tips posted before, but just want to know your area.
Great pics, c'mom you have to post your pics and trip repot NOW!!!

I snorkeled at Akumal Bay in Akumal - we stayed there for 6 days before we went to Tulum. You just enter the water in front of the Lo Ha restaurant, snorkel out to the buoys which are in a horseshoe circle, and you should be able to see all that I did. Here is a link to a map of Akumal bay with the areas indicated.

http://www.locogringo.com/forums/tm.asp?m=47128&mpage=1&key=렘

[firecop680]

The rays and the turtles are so cool!

[minniemex]

what day was this? i am crying

I could say the 18th, but it was the 8th of October...........

Here is another just for you -

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/Minniemex/Oct%2011%202007/DSC02693.jpg

We saw him on the 11th of October!

[minniemex]

As always, turtles make me smile!

Thanks MM!

Here is a smile for you Gale - going down!!

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/Minniemex/Oct%2008%202007/DSC02513.jpg

[beachreader]

I wonder if he was diving trying shake the sucker on his belly. Ick. I know, they provide services, but still, ick. I'd hate the idea of something attaching itself to me like that! :D

[AdGuy]

I'd hate the idea of something attaching itself to me like that! :D

Must...not...comment. Must...show...restraint. Must...be...strong! :D

[Julie in PA]

Great pics! Last we were in Akumal they were talking about requiring snorkelers to wear vests for safety and also banning flippers in Akumal Bay - do you know if they have done this? If so, we can leave the flippers at home this trip! If you have to wear vests - could you buy or rent them there?

[bellydancer]

When we were there in August people were using fins although I didn't, just didn't feel the need to use them. It wasn't required but I rented a vest from the dive shop by Lol Ha restaurant, I think it was $5 for the day.

[ditka3000]

my understanding is that they "require" them, but it's still Mexico.

[bellydancer]

They're probably required if you take the snorkle tour from the dive shop. The people I saw entering the water from shore that were taking the tour all had on vests.

[minniemex]

They're probably required if you take the snorkle tour from the dive shop. The people I saw entering the water from shore that were taking the tour all had on vests.

No one said anything to us about wearing vests, but we were not on a tour. I think you are correct that if on a tour, you have to wear a vest.

[AdGuy]

They're probably required if you take the snorkle tour from the dive shop. The people I saw entering the water from shore that were taking the tour all had on vests.


BD is correct...it's not Mexican law that you wear a life vest. It often is a requirement of snorkel operators (for insurance purposes) that you put one on.