February 20, 2013 · 5:35 am

Cozumel Bar Hop — Parte Duo


Starting to get a bit tipsy, yet?  If not, we’ll continue with our Cozumel Bar Hop.  The Cozumel Bar Hop normally stops at four bars on the eastern shore of this small Mexican island off the coast the Yucatán across from scuba diving mecca of Playa del Carmen and just south of the mega-resort town of Cancún.  The Cozumel Bar Hop Big Four are: Punta Morena, Coconut’s, Playa Bonita, and Rasta’s.  As a reward for assembling back at the tour bus on time at each of the first three stops and for not using the barf bucket, our tour hostess added a fifth stop, El Mirador.

El Mirador translates to “The Viewpoint,” and it was here that I snagged some of the best surf shots of the trip, as well as that impressive stone arch over the water.

Here’s today’s sampling (click on an image to enlarge):

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February 18, 2013 · 6:41 pm

More Pictures of Bruges from a Fellow Blogger


I don’t follow many blogs.  Way too many good ones out there; way too little time in life.  But there is one I enjoy for the photography:

Malou Prestado’s Going Dutch

I bring this up because she’s currently running a series of marvelous photographs on Bruges.  You can see her photographic work (including some really great night shots) at:

Going Dutch: Enchanting Bruges

You remember Bruges from my three-parter, I hope.  But should you want to peruse them once again, you may do so at:

In Bruges — Part 1

In Bruges — Part 2

In Bruges — Part 3

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February 18, 2013 · 5:35 am

Cozumel Bar Hop — Parte Uno


I’m not going to do a lot of narrative over this week’s collection of pictures.  I’m still too hung over.  Just kidding.  Actually, the breathtaking scenery just speaks for itself without much help from me, and a good author knows when words are unnecessary.

We’ve been to Cozumel several times, but this is the first time we’ve traveled out of the port town of San Miquel.  And what better way to get to know the far side of the island than during a bar hop?  The Cozumel Bar Hop is a tour that cost us $49 per person (now up to $57 since our return), and it’s darned well worth it.  Not only do you see raging surf and great beaches, you also receive a drink at each stop (second, third, and so forth are on you).  The food is extra, and a bit pricey, but the authentic Mexican pub fare is definitely a tasty treat you’ll want to try.

Here’s a taste (pun intended) of what you’ll see (click on individual photographs to view a larger version):

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