February 26 - Day 26

I woke up at 7:00, but stayed in bed till 7:30 because I didn't feel well. I just felt funky, and thought that maybe I was getting a Sinus Infection or something. Our bus driver was sick the other day too.

Work
I finally got up and did some work. I wanted to stick around the condo, but I thought that a Smoothie and some sun would make me feel better.

Mechanics
I gave the Mechanics a few snacks that I had. Bet they enjoyed those 100 calorie cookies! LOL I did not want to bring those home with me. I won't have enough room as it is.

Nativo
I took an Advil and walked to Nativo, and could definitely tell that I was not 100%. It was worth the walk though. I loaded up on the fruit this time and ordered a Strawberry, Orange, Pineapple, and Yogurt Smoothie. Boy, am I going to miss that place. For under $2.00 a drink too!

Fair
It looked like they were putting up some sort of fair next to Wal-Mart. One of the Sandos Time Share Reps told me that it didn't open till 6:00 p.m.

Drugs
I had to go to the Pharmacy to pick up some prescriptions for my mom. I was going to buy some more Advil too, but instead the guy sold me a gigantic jar of 600 mg for only $5.00.

Joyeria
The lady didn't have the other necklaces that I wanted to see there yet, but she said that her friend would bring them tomorrow. I just bought a couple more things, and said "Hasta manana." They sure are going to miss me!

Jimeer
Jimeer saw me walking back, and he was on a motor scooter and honked and pulled up and blew me a kiss. How embarrassing because there were people behind me. He told me that I get more beautiful everyday, and my skin is peeling off in chunks and it's two-toned. Not too pretty! Oh, my lip is also huge with a sun blister on it (just like I had for my birthday last year).

Urban Suites
I brought everything back to the condo because the drugs shouldn't stay out in the sun. I did a little more work, and then wanted to get back out.

Se Rento Cuarto
I stopped by a house on 10th Avenue that advertises rooms for rent. The house is grande, and the man invited me in. There were two young people staying there, and an unusual guy from Wilmette, IL. They were very nice, but I would rather stay in a hotel (especially for the same price).

La Playa
I walked the beach for the breeze, but I had tons of lotion on and I didn't even have my bathing suit on.

La Tarrya
I tried to go to lunch at the Blue Parrot again, but they were pretty full, and the guy didn't want to give me the one remaining table that seated 4.

So, I walked down the beach a bit, and was approached by a guy for a massage for $25 for 1 hour. I said "no," and he said he'd do it for $20. How could I pass that up? Besides, I had to keep out of the sun. I told him that I wanted to go to lunch first.

La Tarrya is one of the restaurants that's on my favorites list. It was one of the first restaurants in Playa, and it was opened by the local fisherman. It's a great place to soak up the atmosphere, and the prices are ridicoulously inexpensive (especially when most restaurants on the beach are charging more just for the convenience/location).

I had the Yucatan chicken, and a Diet Coke that came to $50 Pesos.

While I was sitting there, a Mayan girl came to the edge of the restaurant, dug into the sand, and pulled out her bracelets and belts to sell. She actually hid them in the sand. Don't every buy from them! The guys behind me and I could not believe what we had just seen. Then, her sister or friend who is also Mayan, was walking around with a baby feeding off of her breast while she's trying to sell her goods. It does not make me feel sorry for her. I want to tell her to use birth control! If you can't afford to have a baby, then don't.

Like when we went to the Mayan Village....14 kids is way too many (especially when you can't afford to feed 1/3 of them). Same situation with the dogs. They need to do something about that!

Massage
There were 3 guys getting a massage at the same time, so the guy told me he could take me in 20 minutes. I walked down the beach a bit, then came back and read my book while I waited. He told me that he would give me a little longer massage for waiting.

I think I like the male masseus better because they are not as rough. That was an amazing price.

I looked like Hell after that, so I went straight back to the condo.

Urban Suites
Every time Anna sees me, she freaks out about my sunburn. I think it's her way of being nurturing. She patted my cheeks and said "mucho sol!"

I couldn't believe how late it was already. I started feeling funky again, so I checked e-mail, and decided to take a nap. I slept for about an hour while watching a re-run of 90210. I can't believe that I used to like that show. It seems so outdated already.

La Cueva Del Chango
On my way to la Cueva, I stopped by Wal-Mart to see what was going on, and the guy from Sandos lied to me. They were closing up shop, so they must have had the carnival during the day.

I did see the dog walker again, and I got a picture this time!

I thought I would see if Andres' wanted to have dinner, but once again he was out buying groceries. I was sort of relieved since I didn't feel great.

I was going to go to Il Pescatore on 10th Avenue, but as I was reading the menu, no one came to greet me, and I was there for a while. I took this as a sign. Besides, they were sort of expensive anyhow. Then, I walked to another restaurant near Plaza Pelicanos that was also Italian, but they were expensive as well. So, I walked over to Calle 4 to this little restaurant that I pass everyday, but I decided that if I was going to have Italian, that I might as well go to Rolandi's.

Omar was there, so I sat inside (besides, there were too many smokers outside). I wanted to try something different, and he recommended the Lasagna, which was made with meat and no Ricotta. That's what I ordered because it's unusual for a restaurant not to put Ricotta in their Lasagna. I couldn't even eat at Olive Garden for that price! With a Diet Coke, it was $8.00 U.S.

I had them wrap my leftovers to take to the poor people (it's pretty gross to eat someone's leftovers - especially if you are like me, but they are so poor.).

Starbucks
I went to Starbucks in Paseo Del Carmen, and their were two older Italian men behing me, and one burped out loud, and it smelled so disgusting, I wanted to throw up. What a moron! This is why I don't want Sydney and Sam to think it's okay to burp in public. It's repulsive! The man obviously had no manners anyhow, because he tried to order before me, and there was a single file line. Duh!

Here's my order in Spanish: Un Tall Chai Te' Latte, Leche Light, no agua, y un poco Chai.

Coconut
I was very full, but wanted a candy bar again. I must be getting sick because I usally crave Cheese popcorn and chocolate when I'm getting sick. I told myself that I would get a candy bar to eat on the airplane (and I'll buy it before I leave because the airport prices are insane!). I'm going to have sticker shock when I come home for sure.

I bought some coconut from a vendor on 5th Avenue to bring back with me.

Poor People
I stopped by and a guy was sleeping on the hammock at the entrance to their compound. I said "comida," and he looked up and came over and thanked me (in English). I know where I can stay next time I come to town. LOL

Two New Establishments
They opened two new establishments on Calle 4, which is my usual route just in time for me to leave. One is a cute, little bar next to the German restaurant, and they serve free botanos. It officially opens tomorrow, but the owner invited me in today. I checked it out, but didn't stay.

Across the street is a very cute, tiny new restaurant owned by two women. The prices are so cheap (they really are almost free). I talked to them for a little while. They also hope to have their decorations finished tomorrow.

Darn! I will have to stay longer.

People on My Chichen Itza Tour
As I was walking back on Calle 4, near Avenida 35, I saw the two girls from Spain again. I found out that they are staying here for a while. They don't know for how long. That's so awesome!

Mechanics
The older Mechanic was there, and I said "Hasta Manana." He was impressed with my Spanish. LOL

Work
I had to do some more work. The Internet has been great now. (It's really slow to upload photos though).