There was canoeing on the lake after, and then a family cooked lunch for us, fresh and hot. I played with the son and even though we didn’t speak the same language, I think hide and seek surpasses all language barriers. This family seemed so happy to share their world with us, and I will be forever impressed with them.. They seemed so happy with so little and I thought about all the possessions that I thought were important, or all the unnecessary "necessities" I trekked with me for this trip alone. I realized how none of this was important and this little boy was just happy to have someone to play with. I think I got more out of meeting him, then him meeting me.
We returned to the hotel and ate dinner. We had some time in the afternoon before my flight. I liked snorkeling so much that I snorkeled at Club Med before coming home. I laugh as I type this, since I went from being scared and unsure, to loving snorkeling in a matter of days!
I think it is a shame that Mexico, especially among younger people is known for Spring Break, partying and drinking. I didn’t do any of those things on this trip and didn’t want to. I experienced just a taste of the adventure there is to do and explore, and I want more! This will definitely go on my list of best trips I have ever been on, not just because it was different and exciting, but the people of Mexico made all the difference. I felt welcomed and supported in trying new things. They wanted to share their world with me and I was thankful. I hope to be back very soon.
