SUNDAY
Sunday we drove to Tulum, where ancient Mayans once lived. Nice location right on the shore.
After walking in the 80+ degree heat. we cooled off at two cenotes. First was the Gran (aka Grand) Cenote.
A beautiful half-dome cenote; the water was warmer and crystal clear. The photos were
not edited in terms of colour- the amazing emeral and aquamarine and azure are real. The water is
this amazing blue and crystal clear. It is like swimming in a tropical fish tank- mollies, tetras and catfish swim
right up to you. The 'Carwash cenote looks like the local swimming hole at summer camp...
Until you notice the ultramarine colour of the water- locals used to wash their cars here- hence the name.
Turtle (fresh water) swims in the Grand Cenote
Bruce enjoys the water
The kids loved jumping in
The colour varies with depth- the deeper the water, the bluer the colour-
shallow water was more emerald/tourmaline green
Abby swims- you can make out the cave and 'hald-dome' behind her
Ye ole swimming hole... in this case- the "Car Wash Cenote"
The kids enjoy the "Car Wash Cenote"