Hi everyone,
Robyn and I have now arrived home for a brief stay over Christmas before we jet back off to Africa.
We have seen quite a bit over the last month and a half so we will let the photos do most of the explaining.
First up we headed to Mexico where we spent our days relaxing on the beach and the rest of the time stuffing ourselves full of the amazing food on offer. We also managed to visit Mayan ruins right on the beach and swim in crystal clear waters of Dos Ojos Cenote (underground cavern). We were also lucky enough to be in Mexico during Day of the Dead which is celebrated by visiting the graves of loved ones with offerings of Beer and Coca Cola.
Next up we spent a great three days in Belize where we relaxed in hammocks and snorkelled some of the finest reefs in the world.
Guatemala is where we spent the bulk of our time where we climbed volcanoes to toast marshmallows over the lava, village hopped around Lago Atitlian which is a stunning lake surrounded by volcanos, swam in warm lakes and visited Semuc Champey which was the highlight of Central America. Semuc Champey consists of a natural 300 m limestone bridge, under which passes the Cahabòn River. Atop the bridge is a series of stepped turquoise pools. We spent a morning in caves with nothing but candles for lighting to swim through waterfalls and jump off ledges. Then we headed to the outside turquoise pools for more swimming and to jump from 8 metres into the water below.
After a few day stop back in Vancouver we spent a week in New York City where we caught up with friends whom we met hiking in Nepal last year. We saw most of the main attractions like Central Park, the Empire State building, the Statue of Liberty, Time Square, and some of the Museums. We also saw Avenue Q on Broadway which we thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend. I also got to cross seeing the Knicks at Madison Square Garden of my list of things I have to do. Unfortunately they lost, but the spectacle of the game was well worth it.
So far it’s been great being back in Melbourne and we are looking forward to spending Christmas with our families after missing out last year.
Stay tuned for all our exploits in Africa and in the mean time, enjoy these photos.
Cheers,
Glen and Robyn
Upon arrival in Mexico we headed strait to the local taco restaurant
The Mayan ruins right on the beach in Tulum, Mexico
Our private dock over the water in Caye Caulker, Belize
Robyn blowing a conch shell in Caye Caulker, Belize
The island scenery in Caye Caulker, Belize
A great shot in Flores, Guatemala
The Mayan ruins of Tikal, Guatemala. They filmed some scenes for Return of the Jedi here
Temple 5 at Tikal, Guatemala
Not a bad place to brush your teeth. Lanquin, Guatemala
Semuc Champey. The highlight of our time in Central America
One of the pools at Semuc Champey, Guatamala
A street scene in Antigua, Guatemala
Another street scene in Antigua, Guatemala
A typical Guatemalan lunch
The volcano in the distance that we climbed. Antigua, Guatemala
I don’t think we needed this sign to tell us that. We were headed for flowing lava!?!
The aforementioned flowing lava
Robyn taking the opportunity to toast some marshmallows
Mmmm, volcanic marshmallows
Some lone colour in a sea of grey
Lago Atitlian. A lake surrounded by volcanos in Guatemala
Robyn with here Churro pal
Rekindling with some old friends in San Cristobal, Mexico
Day of the Dead. People visiting their late loved ones with offerings of beer and Coca Cola, San Cristobal, Mexico
Back in Tulum. Since it was one of the nicest beaches we have ever seen, it was worth another visit
When in Mexico…
Beautiful turquoise water in Tulum, Mexico
The amazing Dos Ojos Cenote in Mexico
Robyn enjoying the crystal clear water of Dos Ojos
Finally, I got to a Knicks game
Who would have thought there would be that many colours of M&Ms? This was but a small sample
New York City Bagels, they can’t be beat!
Central Park, New York City
A memorial for John Lennon in Central Park
The Amazing colours of Autum in New York
New York pizza really is as big as you thought!
Robyn was extremely happy to be eating dumplings again
A live Gig in New York
The Brooklyn Bridge
Lady Liberty as seen from the Staton Island ferry
The Flatiron building. New Yorks first skyscraper, as seen from the top of the Empire State building
More views from the top of the Empire State building
Self Portrait
The sun setting from the top of the Empire State
The stunning colours of sunset
The transformation of the city was worth the wait at the top of the Empire State
I guess he really does like the building!
Fun in the gift shop