Chillin'

Obviously, this Mexican tv is not all that bad. It's good enough to keep the two of us entertained.

Fiesta

Now it's mariachi time! Where's the music? We've got a marching band.

Peek a boo!

Get this sombrero grande off of me, would you? Do I look like I'm part of a mariachi band?

Look up Darius

The Sombrero brothers are having some fun inside our rented casa. It looks like Darius is a little overmatched though.

Sombrero

You call this a hat? This is more like a house.

Should I stay or go?

This lady seems nice, but I don't think I want to leave with her. She seems to want to leave with me. Daddy!

Ole, Ole, Ole

And I thought Cubans loved children. I'm not sure if it's my blond hair, blue eyes or my precious smile, but the Mexicans seem to enjoy my company.

Shopping

This Mexico is great. Mommy talks to Daddy, gets some paper, gives it to a lady and then all of a sudden I have something new. This kind of shopping doesn't exist in Cuba.

Mommy love

Mommy is such a good photographer that

I rarely get to pose with her. That's why I look so surprised. You're going to let Daddy touch the camera?

Down time

Such a busy day at Xcaret so we needed to take a timeout and just relax for a few moments.

Tortoise and the Babe

It's always good to see someone smaller than you. These little tortugas are pros in the water though. I've got to learn how to paddle like them.

Stinger

Need to get up close and personal with these rays to see how they swim so effortlessly.

An aquatic smile

So who looks more peaceful and quiet like the fish in the background? Soren or Darius?

RelaXcaret

After a big swim, we needed to just chill for awhile. It was just too much fun to sleep though.

Breaktime

Whew! Time for a breather after all that walking, watching and learning. But first a swim in the ocean. Let's watch how the dolphins do it.

Brooding Scholar

While I'm not exactly reading Dickens yet, I am getting a handle on the concept of learning. I have learned that the tapir is a central american animal that is exactly not that interesting to look at.

Mexican Mash

My first time having mashed potatoes. There were just so many options at this wonderful Xcaret buffet. Mommy & Daddy especially loved the variety. Daddy even got to eat sushi. Hard to find that in Cuba...

Grisons

I'm not exactly sure what a grison is but when in Xcaret... It's pretty cool to be able to crawl in and out of things.

Tee Hee Hee

Big brother Soren is busy looking for the monkey. But when Mommy with the camera said, where's the monkey? I knew she was talking about me. Tee hee hee!

You've been tagged

Yup, I've been tagged by Xcaret. No complaints though as this park is outstanding!

Monkeys

How many monkeys do you see?

I'm looking for...

the place where the green parrots are? Have you seen them? Can you show me on this map of yours? I'm a little lost without a map.

Where?

What do you mean, you don't see the water? It's right down there...

Arching forward

Little Darius enjoyed his view of the multiple archways. Well, he just about enjoyed everything this day. So much to see from a little chariot.

Much Better

Gracias Sr. I'll finish this tall one and head back into the jungle.

Refresco

All that walking and animal watching sure makes one hot and thirsty. Sr. Bartender? Got a cold one?

Polly Wants a..

Kick in the butt? Wow, that really looks like Daddy's in pain there. Those Mexican parrots sure have a firm grip.

Vultures

Here's Daddy doing a very bad impression of a vulture. You can tell from my reaction that I have no idea what he's doing. Should I mock him or feel sorry for him and play along?

Pink Flamingoes

It took Daddy and I too much effort to mimic these flamboyant creatures. Needless to say, pink won't be my favorite colour.

Cocodrillo yo yo...

One of my favorite tunes, but after a closeup of this sharp-toothed baby at Xcaret, I'm be wary every time I hum the tune.

On my Perch

While I may not be able to fly nor squawk like a bird, my Daddy tells me I belong on a similar perch with these birds, because I'm as, if not more, colourful than any of these birds.

Speedy Gonzalez

I know Speedy was a mouse, but why can't a Mexican horse be called Speedy Gonzalez too. It would have been great to go for a ride, but there was too much to see and do.

Mines of Moria

Well, not quite like in Lord of the Rings, but it is a replica of a mine in Xcaret. It was pretty cool wandering through here with Mommy.

Mama Macaw

Soren is not actually in pain, he's just smiling for the camera. Darius doesn't seem to notice the colourful birds behind him. Whereas Mama Macaw is stylin with the shades. The disadvantage of this trip was that there was no break from the Cuban heat. It was just called Mexican heat.