The Tanenbaums head South of the Border

Over President's Day weekend, we took a trip to Playa del Carmen, Mexico, to escape the cold at home. We fell in love with the town and by the second afternoon, we were trying to figure out when we could find time to return. Here are some pics from our trip. Enjoy!

Day 1:



Yeah, we know how to party. Within 10 minutes of arriving to the Hotel, we were at a bar on Playa’s main drag, 5th Ave. Just kidding...we’re lame -- these drinks don’t have alcohol.



About 15 minutes after checking into the hotel, we were on the beach. The weather was awesome--sunny, breezy and highs of about 85.



We finally showered and then went out to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Flambéed fruit for dessert was a sweet treat.



Day 2:

Drew went for a jog while Jackie went for a walk. Then we hit the beach for the morning.


These two gringos were getting fried in the hot Mexican sun so we went for a walk around the town.





We were slightly appalled by the Wal-Mart in downtown Playa but we did have to go in because yours truly forgot to pack toothpaste!



After the Wal-Mart experience, we needed some culture so we headed to El Fagon for some authentic cuisine. It was sooooo good......



and spicy!!!



After a huge Mexican lunch, nothing hits the spot like a siesta.



We finally got motivated to hit the town.



Love the Mariachis!!



Day 3:

We don’t know what happened to Jackie, but “Yaki” got some coffee to fuel the Aventura Mexicana that lay ahead.



It just so happened that Drew’s colleague and his wife were vacationing in Cozumel at the same time we were in Playa so we planned a day trip with them to the Mayan ruins of Tulum.


We rented a car and Drew drove while Yaki navigated.







We made it!



We were greeted by some natives.



We then watched some performers do the original pole dance. This pole dance is much more elegant than the pole dances that are performed on “The Block” back home in Baltimore.



One last stop before we get to the ruins. Jackie can’t resist loving a stray cat. By the way, can you guess which one in the picture is pregnant???? Don’t get too excited, mom, it’s the kitty!



Onto some culture.....







Then lunch at taco stand in the town of Tulum. Muy delicioso!!!!




Then, back to the beach...





All that laying around in the sun made us hungry. Take note, Whole Foods: This fruit cup was less than $2!



Onto the good stuff and some people watching on the Avenue.




And just like that, it’s back to reality....