Monthly Archives: April 2011

Easter Dresses

Posted on April 24, 2011 by joyce

As a little girl my parents took pride in dressing us up for Easter Sunday. We had to have a new dress and shinny new shoes. One Easter when I was about five, my mom had taken valuable time out … Continue reading →

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Dancing in the Sand

Posted on April 7, 2011 by joyce

Dancing in the Sand to a live band is harder than you’d think. Your feet sink in and your knees ache as you accidentally step in the uneven surface of the sand. The music is great. A three piece band: … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 7, 2011 by joyce

After our visit to the Tulum ruins we stopped at the small tourist village. I found a Subway nestled between stalls selling jewelry, tote bags, ceramics and other such souvenirs. I bought an ice cold Pepsi light for $1.70. I … Continue reading →

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Akumal Beach Resort

Posted on April 4, 2011 by joyce

Akumal Beach Resort is everything we dreamed of. Coconut palms heavy with large green coconuts dot the landscape of the soft waves genitally caressing the white beach sand. Sitting on in a beach lounge chair under a thrashed roof canopy … Continue reading →

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Akumal Beach

Posted on April 3, 2011 by joyce

The trip to Mexico takes about a day. For an early flight we reluctantly drag out of bed a little before 3 am to catch our flight at 6:15. Traffic is light, but then there is the tension of riding … Continue reading →

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