Woke today to an unpleasant smell and the beaches and surf were covered with the largest deposit of seaweed seen since our first evening. The removal crew were already working hard at what looks like an impossible task. This phenomenon has the potential to destroy the tourism based economy if it continues.
After getting a map and some recommendations for clear water swimming options we headed out. On our third inspection we settled on the Grande Cenote, very appropriately named. The three deep, dark cavernous cenotes that we hit on our way to Tulum were artificially lit. This one is quite different - open to the sky, two pits were connected by a tunnel that you could swim through. The tunnel was like a cave with stalagmites and air above, not full of water. Birds were nesting inside as well. Very cool experience swimming frome one side to the other. I had my snorkel mask and the underwater view was extra special - fish and fresh water turtles.
We hung out for a while although I was the only one to take several dips. Headed into Tulum Pueblo for lunch before returning to the beach. The seaweed had cleared up enough for some swimming and sun bathing without too much smell. Had a late dinner at CoCo - pizza, tuna and ceviche. Late night I star gazed and saw half a dozen shooting stars or possibly meteors with the Milky Way as a backdrop.
Envy envy!!
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