Arriving in Mexico was easy and relaxed. I waited for my pick up for an hour before borrowing a phone to find out I would need to catch a taxi. Upon arrival I was warmly greeted by the owner, Monica and "upgraded" to a 6 bed girls dorm with private bathroom. It turned out to be a score even though I've hardly slept in there! The hostel was buzzing with dinner on the cook, and a sweaty sexy Chilean chef Luis slaving over the Bbq. It was the first night for me, and the last night for a couple of mad dawgs in the hostel so it was a feast of rump steak, pork ribs, chicken wings and all the trimmings. If this is what free breakfast and dinner looks like, I'm going to be in food heaven. A large long table with bright colourful table cloth ran through the centre of the outdoor area of the hostel. Cold beers all round and tequila on the house, the party started not long after we ate!
After a couple of hours of being here, i had initiation of tequila being poured down my throat, a swim with Derek the fat duck (novelty pool filter) and then the antics began - thrown in the pool with clothes on (so I have come to learn it happens ALL the time), boys doing naked backflips in the pool, endless pegging of pool toys at each other's heads, shoulder wrestling, lots of cocktails, dancing, flirting, and so on... At 3am I was told I had to pop my Mexican taco cherry because they are not at all like we have them at home. Soaking wet in our clothes we stumble down the road where we enjoyed a feast. Two of the Aussie boys went for hot dogs, and mi amigo "jimmy" ate five! We went back and partied until sometime between 4am - 6am (standard) before starting again the next day. It wasn't until day 3 or 4 I actually ventured out of the hostel and further than the corner store.
First day at the beach with 5 new pals, we filled an esky with Havana and home made sugar lime syrup and bought some lunch supplies. We are enjoyed cocktails in overcast weather, still enjoying the Caribbean Ocean (that's right, Caribbean! I'm in the freaking Caribbean Sea!). We watched epic storm clouds form, rain in the distance and thunder and lightening, but all avoiding us. It was amazing, and also a reality check that it doesn't take sunshine to be in awe of the glorious Mother Nature.
A day trip to a local island of Isla Mujeres had me the darkest burn/tan in only a couple hours. Painful way to catch up on the holiday tan. Today my skin is covered in blisters and patchy peeling. The sun here is incredible. Time is mostly spent partying at the hostel, swimming in the pool and drinking with new friends every day. Breakfast in the afternoon, late nights (or early mornings) and repeat.
Today we went on a boat trip to swim with whale sharks. It was not so much swimming as it was jumping of the boat, swimming for 30 seconds to get a quick video chase and a couple photos, then back in the boat. In any case it was an honour to be in the ocean so close to them. I have acquired the self-titled position of head potterer around the hostel, assisting with the daily dinner shopping duties and assisting at meal time which is blast. I've become incredibly fond of this hostel and already extended my stay, with perhaps a week longer.
Everyday I laugh so hard, smile always, and am as happy as a pig in poop, I have a acquired a new nickname, and more wonderful shared experiences which is topping me right up. My heart is so freaking big and bright. Being told by people i meet that their first impressions of me are my smile, happiness and helpfulness is a pretty good sign I'm on the right track. I love this life. I love me.
The only consequence is that I have become so fond of the hostel, and the staff. I am comfortable and safe which is going to be hard when the time (whenever that may be) comes to leave. This place is my home. But I rest in the comfort of knowing this is only just the beginning! So many more awesome adventures to be had. Trying to soak it all up, and thoroughly be present in each moment that unfolds. Paying attention to the details of each day and the wonderful times being experienced.
As far as the next adventure goes, I am looking at flying into Cuba this month. Cuba keeps popping up in my face so I think I should head there next and soak up some culture. Perhaps then a journey over to the Pacific Coast of South Mexico and eventually headed into Central America. Then again, I could get a job and stay here for 3 months, I could end up in Jamaica, straight down to South America, or who knows what else... The joys of having no plans!
Im having the time of my life. Don't worry, be happy xx
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