Mexico journal: unpublished work
Throughout my journey I’ve seen and done many things - this lead to a bunch of images. A lot of these images don’t really fall into any particular category, so here is a dump, nicely captioned as there is no real cohesive story tying them together. Images are grouped in “galleries”, loosely related by themes.
A pair of crocs hanging around in Crococun. All crocs here are removed from the lagoon in Cancun, and Crococun Zoo provides as safe of an environment as possible.
Parrots are some of the most vicious inhabitants of Crococun zoo.
Parrots are some of the most vicious inhabitants of Crococun zoo. This one’s name was Lorenzo.
Tropical storms were (thankfully) not that common, but I enjoyed them from a car.
One of my favourite “excerpts” from Mexico was in a tourist village of Puerto Morellos. For the first time, I was left alone AND felt safe. Even had the chance to fondle in a bit of street photography and engaging with the natives.
A family taking a rare trip to Puerto Morelos. Puerto Morelos was the only place side of Tulum where I felt completely safe.
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Boats left afloat as all beaches were closed in Puerto Morelos.
A man walks through an abandoned building in downtown Cancun.
The light was beautiful!
And I was incredibly lucky to take an amazing boating trip to see the coral reefs and one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
A boating trip from Cancun to closed beaches and coral reefs of Isla Mujeres.They have beach pigeons as well.
A boating trip from Cancun to closed beaches and coral reefs of Isla Mujeres.It’s hard to moor around coral reefs, and we had to spend a few minutes mooring every time we’d stop.
A boating trip from Cancun to closed beaches and coral reefs of Isla Mujeres.Our guides were pretty iconic.
Tamy’s dad also took me for a trip to see the car collection of one of the more-prominent collectors in Mexico. Almost all of the examples are in good driving condition.
Visiting the collection of one of the prominent car collectors and the organiser of the Mayan classic car rally.
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Visiting the collection of one of the prominent car collectors and the organiser of the Mayan classic car rally. This Mercedes actually ran in the famous American rally.
Visiting the collection of one of the prominent car collectors and the organiser of the Mayan classic car rally.This Mercedes was brought in from Argentina, where it belonged to a certain Nazi official. It is completely unrestored and it contains some of the Nazi signatures on/around it.
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Visiting the collection of one of the prominent car collectors and the organiser of the Mayan classic car rally.
And finally, a few images around and about everywhere. Thanks for taking this trip with me and thanks for your attention over the last couple of months.
“Selfie” whilst driving through Cancun.
Dog life at its best. Siesta, some might call it.
Cars of all sorts are popular in Mexico. Large American pickup trucks are not unusual, and all GM cars are branded as “Chevy” here.
Markets were much emptier than usual. This pineapple stand was unattended for at least 5 minutes I have waited in the car for.
Old school Kodak store was sadly closed. Wonder if they sold (or developed) Portra?
The second weekend was spent in Tulum, the most exclusive party/vacation spot of Mayan Riviera.
A view of the building site in Puerto Cancun. Despite the economic difficulties and lack of tourists, buildings are still being worked on.
Tennis court in Puerto Cancun.
Tamy’s dad relaxing in the afternoon.