Here´s the story, of a lovely lady!

Let me begin by clearing a few things up: when Tara said "atheltic prowess" what she meant was "active drowning". However, we may have impressed a few people when we were sporting swim goggles in knee-deep water.

Today was a day of many forms of transportation. Packed up our bags and walked to catch a boat back to Puerto Juarez, followed by a taxi ride to the bus terminal, which was then, of course, followed by a bus ride (3 hours to go about 80 miles) more walking, and then some biking. Our hostel has free bikes for anyone staying here, and they come with pretty fashionable bright orange safety vests. Tara and I made quite a scene riding our bubblegum pink 1960´s coast-break bikes through town while singing the theme song from the Brady Bunch. What can I say? We make friends everywhere we go!

We are looking forward to a few beautiful days at the beach, and more water sports. Look out Olympic Committee!

Water Sports

We have had three fun filled days on Isla Mujeres, and it is becoming clear that Julia and I are the coolest people on the beach. With the exception of a minor injury during a cannonball contest, our athletic prowess has been earning us lots of looks. I´m sure that everyone else wishes they were as good at handstands and somersaults as we are.

We made it!

Our trip began without a hitch! Tara and I met up in Atlanta and caught the same flight to Cancun. From there, we headed north and took a boat over to Isla Mujeres. From what we've seen so far (which isn't much since we just got here last night!) we are loving this place! We even found a bar that plays Wisconsin Badger songs :) Love to you all!

And we're off!

Well, it's the start of a new adventure! Tara and I have spent the last three years living and teaching in New York City and we are ready for a change of location, change of weather, and change of pace. We are leaving behind the stresses of the big city to seek out white-sand beaches, sunshine, new cultures and (most importantly) hammocks! We've cashed out our retirement accounts and stocked up on sunscreen (SPF 90-right Tara?), bugspray, first-aid supplies (thank you, mom and dad!), and flip-flops. We are now ready to hit the road!

We start in Cancun, Mexico and will spend our first week or so at Isla Mujeres. From there we are heading generally west through the Yucatan Peninsula, making a few stops to see some Mayan ruins, some street festivals, and other sights as we go. We will then head into Guatemala to see Tikal, and on to Lake Atitlan where we will be taking Spanish classes. After that, we hope to continue heading south, but who knows where?!?!

Check in here to see where we are and to hear about our antics abroad!