We walked from La Zebra to Maya Tulum and back – 3.6 miles – on the beach. We took time to sit in the shade of a palapa, eat tacos, read, and take a swim. Not a bad day’s work. We were actually able to catch a colectivo back to town, as well. Last year, they wouldn’t stop for gringos on the way back into town because of pressure from the taxi union. I’m not sure if we were just lucky because we were able to hop in when he stopped to let someone off, or if they are actually letting Gringos ride. We did pay 10 pesos more than the locals, but it is still cheap.
We saw some girls getting something that looked like a frozen treat from a woman by the square on our way home so we got one, too. It was $6 pesos (30 cents). Tobey picked the chocolate one and it turned out that it was similar to a fudgesicle. You just bite the corner off the bag and suck it out the hole. Our hands were pretty sticky by the time we got home, but it was a fun and refreshing treat! We hope it was made from purified water!We had dinner here tonight – it was a busy place! Tobey ordered the “chilaquiles verde mixto” which include cheese, beef, and chicken served over chips with rice, beans and salad – and a drink – for $50 pesos ($2.50 USD!)
I had the empanizado de pollo which was a VERY thin piece of boneless fried chicken served with rice, beans, salad, tortillas, and a drink for $55 pesos ($2.75USD). Tobey’s was better, but mine was still tasty and we were both full.
At the end of our meal, we hear drumming on the main street, so I went up to see what was going on while Tobey waited to pay for our meal. There was a mini-parade! A police car leading, some drummers and marchers, a decorated motorcycle, followed by another police car. We have no idea what the event was, but it was fun to see!
Our feet are tuckered out tonight after so much walking, so it is good to sit back and relax.
At the end of our meal, we hear drumming on the main street, so I went up to see what was going on while Tobey waited to pay for our meal. There was a mini-parade! A police car leading, some drummers and marchers, a decorated motorcycle, followed by another police car. We have no idea what the event was, but it was fun to see!
Our feet are tuckered out tonight after so much walking, so it is good to sit back and relax.
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