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Mayan Mystique Cruise - Late Feb. 2012

We took the "Mayan Mystique" cruise on Oceania Feb. 26 - March 7, visiting 4 Caribbean countries plus Key West in 10 days. Each country and port was different and enjoyable. Howard concentrated on ship/port activities & camaraderie while I concentrated on seeing as much of each destination as my feet and wallet could stand. We got together to enjoy food, relaxation, and the chance to leave cooking, cleaning, dog care, and worrying behind.
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The next morning we woke up in Mexico (Costa Maya in Quintana Roo, home of Mayan ruins). We were the only ship in town-yay!
The next morning we woke up in Mexico (Costa Maya in Quintana Roo, home of Mayan ruins). We were the only ship in town-yay!		 There's a tourism village right at the port (pool, bar, shops) & a train to take you there if you don't want to/can't walk.
There's a tourism village right at the port (pool, bar, shops) & a train to take you there if you don't want to/can't walk.		 I wanted to see ruins in Belize, but the excursion was sold out; decided to see ruins near Costa Maya instead (consolat. prize).
I wanted to see ruins in Belize, but the excursion was sold out; decided to see ruins near Costa Maya instead (consolat. prize).		 The Chacchoben (Place of Red Corn) ruins have structures from 700 AD. The site was only opened to the public fairly recently.
The Chacchoben (Place of Red Corn) ruins have structures from 700 AD. The site was only opened to the public fairly recently.
A long climb up stone stairs brings you to this gem (& another), not visible from below (Templo 1, Gran Basamento)
A long climb up stone stairs brings you to this gem (& another), not visible from below (Templo 1, Gran Basamento)		 I loved the element of surprise in climbing up to discover 2 other temples. Also, there were few tourists there other than us!
I loved the element of surprise in climbing up to discover 2 other temples. Also, there were few tourists there other than us!		 Flora and fauna in the western Caribbean fascinated me. Chacchoben was set amidst figs, palms, banyans & mahogany trees.
Flora and fauna in the western Caribbean fascinated me. Chacchoben was set amidst figs, palms, banyans & mahogany trees.		 Obviously this mahogany tree has been around for a long time.
Obviously this mahogany tree has been around for a long time.
There are tons of palm trees around, sometimes with fruit. Our guide let us smell a leaf that was allspice.
There are tons of palm trees around, sometimes with fruit. Our guide let us smell a leaf that was allspice.		 Mayan masks for sale at Chacchoben. After the excursion, it was back to Costa Maya.
Mayan masks for sale at Chacchoben. After the excursion, it was back to Costa Maya.		 Chacchoben only took a half day, so I went outside the port area to explore. I found this guy.
Chacchoben only took a half day, so I went outside the port area to explore. I found this guy.		 Howard found a great shot of Marina behind some palapas
Howard found a great shot of Marina behind some palapas
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