But you are not here to hear about my exercise woes, you are here to see my un-photoshopped, un-airbrushed Cancun pictures, right?
We arrived in Cancun on Sunday, the 19th at about 10:30 AM, waited in the customs line for an hour or so and then it was time for the vacation to start!
We arrived at our hotel where we were met with this view from our balcony!
We jumped in to swimsuits, headed down for lunch (all the food was included and I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was also good) and then hit the beach. We went to many beaches while we were there but the one where we were staying had by far the softest sand. Even the resort next door had rougher sand and some kelp. They took good care of our sand, and the water is so warm!!! I am used to freezing in the Pacific or going just plain numb in Lake Michigan. This water was heaven and since I am a water weenie it was also a bonus that part of our beach was a little cove (the part of the beach that is visible from our room) where there were no waves. We swam and we alternated napping in the sun and in the shade, with 97 gallons of sunscreen of course and it was a relaxing start to a great vacation.
The only problem with vacationing as a couple is that there is no one to take your picture together so you get solo shots...
Or pictures of your feet.
Or people free pictures.
Remember how the goal was to not have to wear shorts over my suit? Well I mostly did wear shorts or a sundress but not in the water, for the first time in a decade at least. And yes, a two piece. Get over it. Or don't. I prefer a two piece because a one piece makes flat chested people even flatter, and I don't see why they are a big deal since people walk around with all kinds of cleavage hanging out of their "modest" swimsuits and all this shows is a stomach...all private parts concealed, but I usually wear a tankini so this will probably not see the light of day in Wisconsin but with Seth in Mexico, heck yeah! And don't worry...if it is making you uncomfortable I did wear my Mo-Mo swimsuit most of the time so you won't have to see much of it.
Our attempted self portrait. A wave hit me in the back right as we snapped so that is why I am making the surprised face.
On night one we ate at the buffet, which was not as good as the restaurants but still okay. Then we walked around the shops in the hotel district, paid $360 pesos, $36 for flip flops (can you say let's rip off the Americans?) and just checked out the area. We headed back to the resort for the nightly entertainment show...singing, dancing, acrobatic type stuff. We thought it was good but not up to the level you would get in America. Still entertaining though. Since our resort was all inclusive we had hoped to drink lots of tasty alcohol free frozen drinks but most of their stuff was pre-mixed so they only had a few alcohol free choices and they tasted like mint or soap so we mostly stuck with 7up. They also have the bar in the room stocked with liquor and I think that if you don't drink you should have the option to get it stocked with candy and treats.
And that concludes day one. Day 2 was our busy day but I really have to go workout and then I will come back and tell you all about it.
7 comments:
I totally understand about one pieces giving you less boobs if you already have none like me. But my mid-section looks nothing like yours so I stick to covering it up. I have come to terms with myself knowing that no one wants to see me in a 2 piece and that I shouldn't punish people by making them see me in one. That boat has sailed for me, but you go on and rock it. I agree there are worse swimsuits out there that are considered one pieces anyways.
Wow. That view from your balcony is beautiful!
Kory,
You just had a baby, and your 5th one at that but I remember when you went to Cancun a few years ago and I even mentioned to Seth on this trip how I wished I was in the shape you were. I always think you look amazing. I have no definition in my arms and not much in my legs and you always look so fit. I have to laugh at your comment about not making people look at you in a two piece because I am really self conscious about my body but in Cancun very few people should be wearing the suits they are wearing and we saw really big girls out there in a thong and just owning it, like they thought they were doing us all a favor. It helped me to realize that we are all shaped differently and that is okay. Not many people have the perfect beach body but we all had the right to get out there and enjoy the sunshine. I will say though that no one should wear a speedo. Ack! And we saw lots of speedos that were more like boxer brief style and those were worse because they were not holding everything in place so there was way too much information flapping around when people walked. We did see some topless women as well and again, they are not usually the ones who look good topless but I do give them credit for just being okay with their bodies.
Yes, Julie, you look great! And with a view like you had I'm not usre I would do more than ocean sit and balcony sit the whole trip, I like your comments to Kory above, too. We need to be more concerned about our health and less concerned about our appearance. Usually the former takes care of the latter anyway. My body will always be curves. Just a few too many right now and screaming for attention in the healthier section.
Rock the suit! I wore my skirtless-suit a couple years ago when I was at my thinnest. It was pretty fun! I've been hoping my dumb stomach skin would magically tighten so I can rock a bikini. I've worked my butt off (literally and figuratively), but that darn skin is still so saggy. :( Even with muscle definition behind it. Ugh. Anyway, you look amazing! Love the view and the pictures. :)
Daaaaang! You look so good and that's a cute suit. Party time!
Work it girl! You look amazing and your hard work is definitely noticeable! I'm jealous that you can pull of a bikini. I was close before this winter, but then winter set in and then the vacations made me get really behind and lazy. Now I'm making up for it!
That water and beach are so gorgeous! I hope we can go somewhere like that one day {SOON}.
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