30 Day Blog Challenge - Day 8

Day 8: A place you've traveled to

 Cancun, Mexico when I was in 8th grade, and again my Sophomore year in high school. It was exotic and beautiful. Want to visit sandy white beaches with crystal clear water once more. We stayed at avalon resorts, all inclusive. Great food. Unlimited Drinks. Sat on the sandy beaches in the sun. My favorite was the second time when we actually stayed at Isla Mujeres. We had a balcony facing the ocean. I sat outside and played my clarinet, wrote in my journal, and truly felt at peace. I loved the smell of the salt water, and the relaxing sound of the waves. I loved snorkeling and feeling close to the gorgeous fish. The beautiful colors. Palm trees, and pina coladas with fresh pineapple and coconut.

We went to Xcaret. Lots of crazy experiences here. Not like a zoo in America. A bat cave without glass between you and the flying nasty things. Alligators (or Crocs...I don't know the difference) below a walk way. And this awesome underwater river. We also went to some water park. This day I think I was dehydrated and crabby. The family swam with manta rays. I sat in the shade and napped. The "Lazy River" was like a rapid river. And Stacey found a snake in it...it was a special place.

Another plus? Back then I was skinny for me. And honestly, in Mexico they don't judge like America. And I truly felt beautiful. String bikini and all. It's sad that I remember thinking how fat I was when I weighed 160 and now I am struggling to get below 200. And currently I am lacking motivation.