Tobey got up and walked to the beach for the sunrise today. It was still a bit cloudy, but pretty, none the less. (I got to see it in the pictures!) We were on the road early, headed south to Mahahual because we had about 170 miles to cover today.
We stopped in Tulum for some groceries and gas and tried to find propane. Oh my gosh, that was a wild goose chase. Some folks told us that we just had to flag down one of the propane trucks and they could fill our tank which is built into the RV. Another person told us there was a propane station behind the bus terminal. Well, around and around we went! We found the Imperial Gas Office, but not a station, behind the bus terminal, so we kept going. We finally spotted a propane truck just finishing a fill at a house, but he told us he could not fill our tank. Another propane truck only has the tanks you exchange – but he told us that, yes, the Imperial Office could help us. We returned and the office manager told us that in Tulum their company did not fill RVs. With correct information, we reached Felipe Carrillo Puerto, and were finally able to buy propane!
We arrived at the Blue Bay Restaurant and RV Parking about 2:30 and met Maria, the manager. They have restrooms, cool water showers, and free WIFI at the restaurant. Our dry camping spot is $130 pesos per night (about $10USD) and just across the malecon from the beach.
Two years ago we stopped here while on a cruise. It is a very laid-back area and the malecon is at least a mile long. We walked most of it this afternoon, then enjoyed relaxing on the beach with a book. After dinner tonight we walked to the very southern end of the malecon and back. We talked to one shop owner that said the ships are usually in Tuesday-Friday with the people here between 9-3. He said the rest of the time it is nice – for the locals.
GPS 18.72274°N, 87.70294°W
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