Thurs 9/2/10 We're leaving - but not before a bike ride

It was Kellys idea!! But, man it was hot. We did a guided tour of the area around the resort. The area is near the Cancun national forest, and there also a private community/golf course near by. We did this tour, it was about 45min bike, then 15 min walk. We got some cool pix of the wildlife, natural flora. We had to wear these stupid fluorescent vests.

The golf course - dont know the name. Even at 10am its way too hot to golf.

GREEN AGAVE plants

BLUE AGAVE  - more betterer tequilla.

Red Hibiscus. High in polyphenols, makes a good tea.

Other Hibiscus

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We got to a spot like a little wildlife preserve. Iguana, parrot, flamingo, ducks. Then we walked up an observation tower. Iguana everywhere around the resort - this guy was big.

This parrot eating a mango.

Then there was this huge rat-like creature. Apparently, they are rare and shouldnt be kept captive, but this guy was blind so it was OK. he likes fruit.

This is La Amada. Its owned by the same people who own Excellence where stayed. These are condo/timeshare type properties. Very nice, they sit right on the water.

This is Excellence Playa Mujeres where we stayed as viewed from an observation tower during our tour. Its a pretty big property from this view. In the foreground is a helipad for all you super-rich who think commercial flights are for peasants.

Then we headed back, showered quickly and headed to the airport.

Kel and I both agree this is a great resort and we cant wait to get back here.

Adios!