Adios, Amigos!!

So, once we got back to the hostel, we decided to play another thrilling, hard core game of volleyball. Keep in mind that at this point, we were practically professionals. Diving in the sand, spiking the ball, all our blood, sweat and tears went into this game. However, Kirsty had to go ahead and show us up!! We played the first game, our team won. Then we played against the Israelis, who asked Kirsty to play on their team to even out the numbers. We were getting nice and competetive, when all of a sudden Kirsty flew to the ground. I was under the impression that was was just so pissed that she missed a shot or something that she was getting out her aggression. Oli, however, thought she had spied a cockroach. She screamed out ¨Kev, Kev!¨and we stopped the game, finally cluing into the fact that it wasnt just her being badass. Turns out, she severely screwed up her knee, and it had popped out of the socket. People ran and grabbed ice, another lady called the hospital on the island. The first verdict was that there was no ambulance and we would have to carry her. Not such a nice idea. Then the paramedics finally showed up, and had to put her leg in a brace before carrying her off on a stretcher. I held back the chihuahua and tried to stay out of the way. She was SO brave. Ended up having to go to Cancun, get xrays, and is now stranded in paradise with Kev for 6 weeks. In a twisted way I am super jealous; Isla is heavenly.

That night we had some drinks, said goodbye to Wanda and Nico, and had more drinks with friends until the wee hours.

The following morning we were off to Playa Del Carmen, with a stop in Cancun to try and find a new camera. Ours was 100% broken. After running around like crazy people, we did not find the replacement we were looking for, and headed down to Playa with our tails between our legs.

Met up with Bill and Allie at our hotel, and had a delicious dinner of tacos at the food stalls. Walked along the beach, went back to our cabañas, chatted a bit, then had an early night.

The following day we found our camera, but for $5,039 pesos! Holy cow. Bought it anyway, we needed a camera, needed a waterproof one, already had the memory cards, batteries, etc. Spent the remainder of the day on the beach, then had a nice dinner beachside. Had a few beers, and once again tucked in early.

The next morning we said Adios to Bill and Allie, and headed down south to Tulum!

Upon arrival at Tulum, we headed out to find our cabañas at Don Armandos (how funny you guys met there Elise!!). Unfortunately, they were closed for repairs for 2 weeks. Looked like a fun place! We trekked halfway into town before hailing a cab for the rest of the way. The rain poured down. Stayed at the Weary Traveler hostel in town, which was packed and had great reviews. However, all I could smell all night was the sewage from the bathroom. Bleh. Left the following morning for Chetumal, seeing none of the ruins we had planned on.

Chetumal was not much of a place, but we had a great hostel in town at a familys home. We watched The Sword In The Stone with their little niño, in spanish, and read in bed.

The following morning we headed into Belize!! We were so excited. At the border, whilst getting our exit stamps, we were bribed $20 each by the immigration officials. WTF??? Not being well versed in border crossings overland, we paid angrily, and were obviously denied a receipt. Turns out every gringo on the bus had paid. UGH. I do wonder what would have happened if I had refused, but that shiny gun kinda gave the man his authority.