Just Back! Here's A Quick Taste...

[AdGuy]

Hey Gang,

We got back to Florida about 11:30pm last night (Thursday). I'm just now downloading our pictures. We took approximately 550 photos! :eek: It will be a few days till I begin my trip report but I thought these fresh shots (just taken within the past few days) might give ya a quick Tulum-fix:


The start of another great Tulum day...

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The beach slowly awakens...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB014.jpg


The flora responds to the morning's rays...

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[Gale in KY]

Hola Lee..welcome home amigo! Have been looking forward to some pics and these didn't disappoint..can't wait for your report and more pictures!!! Glad you had safe travels home..rest up and get busy on that trip report!!

[minniemex]

It never lasts long enough does it?? Thanks for the quick fix - I am sitting here humming - glad you had a good time:)

[AdGuy]

The wildlife begin their search for food...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB182.jpg


While "other wildlife" investigate new territory...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB489.jpg


And celebrate success with drink...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB297.jpg


And food...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB006.jpg

[AdGuy]

After a quick rest...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB357.jpg


And, of course, shopping...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB563.jpg


The day concludes with celebration...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB351.jpg


And interaction with the locals...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB372.jpg


MUCH more to come in a few days....

[dcap]

Great Shots keep um comin'. But you know this is going to make the rest of us sick with envy. I still have to wait till June. :(
We have been looking forward to our next trip, alone, when some friends of ours saw our pics from last year and said they want to go with us next trip. Now we love this couple and have even been to Hawaii with them, but Playa & Tulum is ours and we dont want to share. Now we have to figure out how to politely refuse and keep them our friends.:o

[Susan&Mike]

Welcome back Lee. Great pics, my heart started beating faster as soon as I saw the beautiful white sand.....great pic!! Can't wait to hear about your trip.:)

[felony]

Awesome pictures! Where the food shot from? IT looks great!

I'll be there in a few weeks!! YIPPEEEE!!!:D

[Userbe3231@aol.com]

Yea, where was that food shot taken and what do i ask for to get the same thing...??
Andy
PS great pics!!!

[AdGuy]

Yea, where was that food shot taken and what do i ask for to get the same thing...??
Andy
PS great pics!!!


Andy,

It's Nacho's Latitude 20 on the beach just south of Mezzanine. Here's the sign (which can only be seen when traveling south on the beach road towards the intersection)...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB001.jpg

And here's their menu...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB003.jpg

We got the Seafood Combo (under Family Plates) for $350 pesos. It typically comes with lobster but they were out so they added a bunch of great grilled fish. We had the ENTIRE PLACE TO OURSELVES for the whole meal (it was definately a 'movie star' moment as we felt as if we had rented the whole place for just the two of us). With the waves crashing right next to us, we didn't feel it could get any better...until Alfonso (Nacho's brother) ask if we'd mind if he shut down the generator and left us with our candlelit table in the dark to watch the shooting stars! Perhaps the best moment we've ever had at a restaurant! :cool:

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB004.jpg

We'd HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place to anyone...it was the BEST ATMOSPHERE of any spot we've been to in Tulum!!

[Maverick]

Welcome back Lee. Hope you had a great trip, and looking forward to the trip report. Nacho's is a great location and fabulous food. Looking forward to returning this March.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0096-1.jpg

[minniemex]

We had the ENTIRE PLACE TO OURSELVES for the whole meal (it was definately a 'movie star' moment as we felt as if we had rented the whole place for just the two of us). With the waves crashing right next to us, we didn't feel it could get any better...until Alfonso (Nacho's brother) ask if we'd mind if he shut down the generator and left us with our candlelit table in the dark to watch the shooting stars! Perhaps the best moment we've ever had at a restaurant!

WOW!! One of those moments - I am envious of you & happy for you at the same time - WOW!:p

[jodiesme]

Welcome home. Can't wait to hear your complete trip details. The pictures sure do whet the appetite. Any pictures of your Cabana at Tita's? We are booked to stay in the same one come February. :)

[lianne]

Bless you Lee, you don't know what those pics did for me! On Dec. 14th, Western Washington was hit with a 100 year storm, and we had 100+mph winds on our coast, and 60-70mph winds in my neighborhood. It was carnage around here. Huge 100ft trees down everywhere, no power for over 1 million homes, no heat, no water, no gas stations open, no food (grocery stores) no pharmacy, (I couldn't get my elderly mom's meds which she desperatly needed) in other words, a LIVING HELL!!!!!!!!! today is the 20th, and there are still thousands of homes with no power, and another lesser storm is to hit tonite with winds of 30+mph, and all the trees that are damaged and leaning may come down. They also say another one is coming on Christmas day........ ANYWAY, to see those lovely pictures calmed my soul, and now I am trying to think of arriving on March 1st, and not about what is going to fall on me next!!! THANKS and I hope your trip was the best ever, can't wait to read the trip report!!:)

[AdGuy]

ANYWAY, to see those lovely pictures calmed my soul, and now I am trying to think of arriving on March 1st, and not about what is going to fall on me next!!! THANKS and I hope your trip was the best ever, can't wait to read the trip report!!:)


Lianne,

I passed by Freedom Paradise and thought of you. It stands ready (with guards waiting) for your arrival. Unfortunately I couldn't get in to take any pictures (see "guards waiting" reference above) but I know it will be the perfect antidote to the wackiness you're currently experiencing! :eek: We have our share of nasty weather (aka hurricanes) here in Florida, so I know what you're going through. In the meantime, here's a few more photos to help you weather the storm...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB067.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB204.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB256.jpg


For those wondering, my trip report will begin to post on Friday...