Dec
19
For my last days in Cancun, I went to Isla de Mujeres, or the Island of Women. Isla de Mujeres is a 14-mile long island just off the coast of Cancun, filled with tiny little shops, beautiful beaches, and lots of history. Unfortunately, my camera ran out of batteries during my stay there, but I …
Dec
17
A few months back, one of my best friends recommended that I read David Sedaris, author of When Engulfed in Flames, Naked, and Me Talk Pretty One Day, which I picked up and added to the end of my long list of ‘to-reads.’ Much like Chuck Klosterman or Bill Simmons, each chapter in a Sedaris book …
Dec
16
Today, my only plan was to explore the downtown area of Cancun. I woke up late, then took the 75 cent bus down to the urban area. I found a hole in the wall place to have what I thought was breakfast, but ended up being a chorizo quesadilla and a “naturally” flavored water that …
Dec
15
One of my favorite Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers songs is called Better Beautiful Than Perfect. Unfortunately, that song was on my mind first thing in the morning: “Yes I chipped a tooth, no need to call home, I don’t have to be anywhere.” Sure enough, a night of teeth grinding had chipped off three …
Dec
14
I’m eating breakfast in the hotel restaurant, listening to an awful rendition of Jingle Bells (in English). I suppose us silly Americans aren’t the only ones who love cheesy holiday tunes. I’m well rested after a 9 hour sleep, and I feel pretty refreshed after mixing my wheat grass supplement with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice. …
