Mexico

Todo Santos is about an hour by car but a world away from Cabo San Lucas.  Laid back, natural beaches, dirt roads and that warm Mexican sunshine.

Viva Mexico!  We had a great time visiting Butch and Jerri Henry at their place in San Jose del Cabo.

The cenotes in the Yucatan peninsula were used by the Mayans for fresh drinking water.  Today, some are private and some are commercial for snorkeling and diving.  The rules are strict - no sunscreen, no [...]

In January 2018, dive researchers were thrilled to find a passageway in these cenotes (limestone caverns), connecting two huge systems, and discovering the longest known underwater cave in the world.   We dove several parts of [...]

Chichén Itzá is a famous Mayan ruin about 3 hours west of Cancun. One of the seven wonders of the modern world.  A huge stepped pyramid, known as El Castillo, dominates the old city, which prospered [...]

The Cancun Underwater Museum (MUSA) is the worlds most famous underwater sculpture museum.  In 2009, 500 concrete sculptures were sunk in the water, meant to be both an artistic statement and to provide a habitat for sea [...]

Two hours south and a world away from Cancun is the funky eco-chic town of Tulum.  Great food, great time hanging out with my Seattle friends, Kathy Shelby and Terry Jones.

Cabo was fun, but the party scene is a little overwhelming.  We soaked in the warmth, because we'll be missing that when we hit Antarctica.

Todo Santos is the gem of the Baja.  There are no time shares, no wandering sunglass salesmen, no drinkfests.  This is an art filled, walkable small city with great beaches, incredibly good food and wonderful [...]

Swimming with the gentle giants was incredible!  Whale sharks, the largest fish alive, are here in the Bay of La Paz during the winter, to filter feed on tiny plankton and krill.  The trick is [...]

Carnival in Cozumel is a SERIOUS party!!  On Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Fat Tuesday - prior to the beginning of Lent, the locals dance, sing and drive huge floats up and down main street.  The [...]

After weeks of a plugged ear, Mike was finally able to dive in Cozumel.  Better late than never!  We did a drift dive, where currents are strong and you have to work harder to not [...]