This post is a continuation of Cozumel Part 1. We had such an amazing 5 days it needed two posts! My first post was essentially how we got there and where we stayed. There are many resorts to choose from, but ours, The Occidental, had GOOD FOOD!! Which is really the holy grail when it comes to all-inclusives. We wanted to explore the island, but because we went in January where the pandemic was still very much a crippling force, nothing was really open. Kicking back though has its upside! It forced me to stay put (i’m all over the place otherwise) and take a few deep breaths. This trip was very much a parent-time-out.
We DID do a snorkel excursion though, and I’m so glad we did! Although the ocean was a bit rough, it was an exceptional experience. We saw sea turtles, schools of colorful fish (they came right up to your face!), eels, sea urchins, and sting rays. They actually came pretty close to you as well, which panicked me a bit. The resort had two tour operators running so we simply booked through the concierge. Our snorkel guide had an underwater camera and was doing some crazy dives taking pictures… he snapped this one of us making our way out into the ocean!! And yes, we hold hands everywhere we go… snorkeling is no exception ❤️
This was a perfect last day for us. We spent most of our time sipping drinks and talking, relaxing by the water, and taking beach naps (we’re parents…naps are the BEST!). I think my favorite part was the sand bar where the sting rays hang out…the water was warm and only waist-high. The sting ray’s literally zoom around on the ground very close to your feet! (a little too close…. I was terrified). There was another shallow area full of starfish, which I had never seen before. This was a new experience for me, and one that I recommend to anyone visiting this beautiful island!
The view from the beach is what we took in the most. The sunsets were poetry-inspiring… the sky never looked so colorful. There’s something about a view like this that makes your soul feel at rest. I certainly felt it when I was there, how lucky we both were to be there together.
A quintessential thing to do when taking a few days for yourself is a massage, and the one we did on the beach did not disappoint. The ladies who did our massages were artful and worked out every last bit of tension and anxiety that 2020 had rooted deep in my back. WONDERFUL experience. And, all you hear is the breeze and the waves crashing. I want to go back and just do this one more time…ya know?
If you are looking for a new destination to help you unwind the daily grind and relax, Cozumel is great for that. I was intimidated by the journey getting there (plane, boat, taxi) but everything went smooth and was absolutely worth it. I felt like I started a new year (2021) on the right foot for once! We came home refreshed, recharged, and ready to make this year 1000% better than last year! The food was great, the people who worked at the resort were friendly and warm. I couldn’t have asked for a better couple of days in Mexico!
Ten maravillosas aventuras!!! 🌞
Heather and Nate
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