Right now we are lying on Playa Norte on Isla Mujeres (the island of women). The water is so unbelievably clear and inviting. While some people might call it Caribbean blue (looking at you PM) - we have all decided that it is in fact Caribbean turquoise... How did we get here you ask? Let me take you back... Playa de Carmen is a beach town only an hour south from Cancun. As you're all aware, Justine's lover came to meet us there and the three of did a tour to se...

Next stop: Playa Del Carmen and the Humble Bumble Hostel. Okay - you caught me - I chose it for the name... Playa is an hour north of Tulum. So a quick bus ride has gotten us there. We are throughly enjoying the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The temperatures here are much warmer and the people are a lot nicer. Our last couple of days in Tulum were incredible. Once Justine recovered, we managed to get to the Tulum Ruins. Unfortunately, all the bikes were booked f...

We have arrived in Tulum. An adorable beach town south of Cancun. I had some pretty strong recommendations telling us to come here (thanks Leon). So here we are. Currently, I am in bed writing this and next to me is Justine, who is feeling very sorry for herself... But, I'll get to that later. The rest of Mexico City was incredible. So much history and stunning architecture. We went to Templo Mayor (Spanish for Great Temple). This was underground until the earl...

Well - here we are. The adventure has begun! After some minor speed bumps, we are in Mexico. The speed bump I refer to is the fact that Justine and I forgot to organise our Brazilian Visas in advance... Resulting in her having to get it from the Brazilian embassy in Mexico City (she got denied the first time. Something about her photo being too ugly...) And I got mine the day before I was due to fly out. Nothing like cutting it fine! Flight to LA was brilliant...