Cancún

I found Costco yesterday. As it turns out, it’s across the street from La Organica, a vegetarian-friendly restaurant recommended by my hosts. Jorge even drove me there as he was on his way out to get beer. Viviana was home preparing for her meditation class, held on the main floor of their home. The night I arrived, she was having a class on Middle Eastern mysticism or something of the like. Viviana is a renaissance woman.

At Jorge’s suggestion, I walked to el Parque Urbano Kabah this morning. I wanted it to be brisk so I did not have coffee beforehand, The thought of that caffeine fix made for a pace that would make my running group proud. The park is in the middle of busy downtown Cancún, however when you are within its perimeters, the city and it’s noise fall away and peace abounds. Lots of walkers and runners, and even an outdoor gym where a handful of young men were getting their reps in.

I even came across a critter. Dr. Google says it’s a coati…part of the raccoon family. It was having breakfast and though it kept an eye on me (and vice versa) it did not appear flustered. I’ll admit I was a bit, only because I had no idea what it was. Now that I know it has very long sharp teeth, I will continue to keep a respectful distance.

Haven’t made it to the beach yet. There’s lots of time for that and I’m enjoying being in the midst of Mexican life instead of the tourist bubble. The pool here is gorgeous and mostly empty. Ahhh…