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April 03, 2008
Grand Cenote
After our visit to the Cobá Ruins, Brent and I stopped at Grand Cenote to take a quick swim in the jungle to cool off. This was actually one of my favorite things we did the whole time we were in Mexico. I don't know if I've ever seen water so beautiful in all my life.
Grand Cenote:
Brent heading down the stairs (it looks really crowded, but there must have just been a big group leaving right as we arrived because it was almost empty the whole time we were there):
Look at that water!
A couple parts of the water were really milky-looking. I think this is because there is lime in the water, or something like that:
Brent swimming in the cave:
Me:
This side of the cenote goes right through to another opening, see the light coming through in the background?
The water was amazingly clear:
Cave:
Here's a stone staircase that cuts off about 20 feet above the ground. I wonder how old this is:
The other side of the cenote (through the cave):
Brent:
Brent and Me:
There were lots of little fish swimming around in the water that I was trying to get a picture of. My picture came out really blurry, but I actually kind of like it:
Another spot of cloudy water:
Another part of the cenote:
The water really is this color, it's absolutely unbelievable:
This part of the cave is "closed" and doesn't open up to the surface again. That's why it gets so dark in there:
Underwater vegetation:
Stalactites:
That's not just a reflection in the water, there are stalagmites coming up from the bottom, too:
The sun was going down and the bats started coming out the caves, so we decided to call it a day and head back to the car:
On the way, we stopped by the tropical bird collection:
Isn't that white peacock beautiful?
I was tempted to get closer to take a picture through the fence, but after my monkey bite, I didn't want to take any chances with wild animals.
Orange tree:
Brent with the Wrangler we rented:
Back on the highway to our resort:
I have a few leftover Mexico pictures that I'll be posting soon, but for the most part, this was the end of our amazing vacation.
-Lauren
Posted by lauren at April 3, 2008 01:40 PM
Comments
that was the bluest water i've ever seen. and it was so awesomely a cave. that made sense, right?
Posted by: brent at April 3, 2008 02:23 PM
Don't you love it there? So much fun. See you soon!
Posted by: Jocelyn at April 3, 2008 03:12 PM
What gorgeous water! The stalagmite pictures are so cool but also a tad creepy. I didn't even know there was such a thing as a white peacock. Is that a type of bird or was it an albino peacock? Safari really did keep the colors of the pictures just right.
Posted by: M at April 3, 2008 03:41 PM
Aww...I love the picture of you and Brent. You both look so relaxed and lovey. BTW, how are you feeling lately? Better I hope.
Posted by: Stephanie at April 3, 2008 05:50 PM
Brent - yes it was "so awesomely a cave"
Jocelyn - I'm definitely ready to go back already!
M- Yes, it really is a white peacock, not an albino one.
Stephanie - I'm glad you liked the picture, I thought Brent looked really grumpy in it.... And yes, I am feeling better lately, thanks for asking!
Posted by: Lauren at April 3, 2008 06:19 PM
IT IS INTERESTING TO SEE HOW NON-COMMERCIAL THIS PLACE WAS,=NOT A SINGLE PIECE OF ADVERTIZING G
Posted by: G at April 3, 2008 10:58 PM
G - Well, this particular place was literally in the middle of the jungle so you're right, there wasn't a lot of advertising. I'm sure if it were in Cancun or somewhere like that there would be!
Posted by: Lauren at April 5, 2008 12:12 PM