R&R

I had a really nice weekend in Cancún. I was there with my friend, Jo, who I just met recently because she came to Valladolid for my friend Erica´s wedding. (Jo´s returning to Colombia today to continue her travels there. Have fun and safe travels, Jo!!)
We stayed at a nice, inexpensive hostel in Cancún City (a short bus ride from the Hotel Zone). Saturday was a good beach day, and then yesterday a storm threatened but it never really ended up raining, so we just walked along the beach and I had a chance to buy some things that I can´t find in Valladolid. (I even got a latte at Starbucks!) On Sunday, there were dark clouds and a few light showers and lots of wind most of the day, but then it cleared up by late afternoon.
It was the first time I had been back to Cancún since the trip I made with my grandmother almost 10 years ago, and it seems to me that a lot has changed. It seemed more modern, bigger, and better! It was interesting to see Cancún fairly deserted and the beaches were totally empty. Tourism is really at a low point right now. I´m sure I´ll want to stay away during Spring Break, but it´s pretty cool to be able to hop on a bus, and 2 hours and about $10 US later, arrive in Cancún!
The storm that skirted the coast must have moved a lot of cool air through the whole peninsula because last night was very COOL in Valladolid and today is absolutely gorgeous - breezy and about 70-75 degrees (at least for now).
Well, I´ve got to grade some exams and work on developing the Hotel English course now. Hasta pronto!