Tag Archives: Playa del Carmen

Hooray for National Taco Day!

I just found out it is National Taco Day, thanks to LocoGringo.  Since I LOVE tacos, I thought I would post a few of my favorites in honor of this special day. Tacos al Pastor waiting to be eaten at … Continue reading

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My Photo Debut in National Geographic Traveler Magazine

When I started blogging, I had no idea what to expect.  It took some courage for me to put my thoughts out there for anyone to read because I have always guarded them so closely.  It’s almost like being in … Continue reading

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A few random thoughts…

Anyone wonder how we are able to travel so much?  Here is your answer… See this photo?  It was taken 5 years ago on our honeymoon. Now see this photo? This was taken a week ago on our 5-year anniversary.  … Continue reading

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Back for more tacos in Playa del Carmen

Just when you thought I had moved on from tacos and tequila, here I go again.  I just returned from a long weekend in Playa del Carmen, so the ski trip report has to be on hold for one more post.  Just … Continue reading

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Tequila Town, Playa del Carmen

I have a confession to make, except it’s not really mine to make. My husband has a small obsession with tequila. That’s not the problem though. The problem is that every time we pass a tequila shop in Mexico, he … Continue reading

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Food eaten with love!

I’m finally close to rounding out my Mexico trip. It’s hard to believe I am still writing about a time when this was going on:and this:and this: and this:I seem to have saved the best for the end– seriously, no … Continue reading

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Food made with love, plus the best customer service you’ll find anywhere

During our hunt for a great lunch, I felt drawn to try Origenes for two reasons: I had seen really great reviews of it, and it was very close to our beach spot. It’s in a great setting just off of the … Continue reading

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Fish tacos in Playa del Carmen

Anyone ever wonder why we want to eat fish but don’t want it to taste like fish?  What other food do you order hoping it doesn’t taste like the food that it is?  Rational or not, I’m proud to say … Continue reading

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Up the coast to Playa del Carmen

Does anyone really ever think they are going to need to wear a fleece on the beach in the Caribbean?  I certainly didn’t, until recently.  For someone who prides herself on being a great packer (great=efficient,) boy did I get … Continue reading

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