zencruisers Posted October 5, 2018 #551 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Enjoy your day in Cozumel. I look forward to reading more about you adventures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 5, 2018 Author #552 Share Posted October 5, 2018 About to start heading out into the wild Mexican yonder... Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATGUY7 Posted October 5, 2018 #553 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Can’t stop laughing at your shirt. Love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mkcurran Posted October 5, 2018 #554 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Can’t stop laughing at your shirt. Love it! I need that shirt! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdpatrick Posted October 5, 2018 #555 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Thanks for the review so far. Really enjoying it and feel like I'm there with you. We'll be sailing on the Magic in January and this is a great overview. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotscrapz Posted October 5, 2018 #556 Share Posted October 5, 2018 In the vista in July our grays posted the last night or the 2nd yo last night. Other cruises they posted the 1st day! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATGUY7 Posted October 5, 2018 #557 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I need that shirt! Me too!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeriteR Posted October 5, 2018 #558 Share Posted October 5, 2018 (edited) Thanks for the review so far. Really enjoying it and feel like I'm there with you. We'll be sailing on the Magic in January and this is a great overview. James, Thanks for your review and many pics. Looking forward to seeing the ship in person! bdpartrick, We're on Magic Jan 20. Edited October 5, 2018 by seeriteR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 5, 2018 Author #559 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Back on board now from Cozumel... It was hot and humid all day, but at least it didn't rain... My driver, Crescencio was right on time and waiting for me when I left the port facility. And, my chariot for the day. I always like to try new places whenever I visit Cozumel. There are sooo many great restaurants on the island. We headed North towards town, and then through the back neighborhoods, and ended up right next to the airport. My first stop, and first dining destination of the day, Diego's tacos... It's basically just a little stand on the side of the road. No building or even restrooms, just a tent for the most part. Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 5, 2018 Author #560 Share Posted October 5, 2018 And, their famous fried fish tacos, with all fresh ingredients. Also, a side of great guacamole. The fish batter is so light, like tempura, and not greasy at all. [ATTACH]430575[/ATTACH] Also, there are three different kinds of sauces. Mild, hot, and really hot. [ATTACH]430576[/ATTACH] Next, we were off to the East side, also known as the wild side of Cozumel. Giant waves and nearly no people at all. Just a few ramshackle beach bars and a couple of beach clubs with restaurants. It takes about 25 minutes or so to reach the coast, and then we headed South on the desolate road to our second stop. Welcome to Miami, AKA the coconut cabana, ALA 25 hour bar... It goes by a couple of other names too. Basically just a shack by the beach with a couple of tables and hammocks by the water. They serve the freshest drinks in Cozumel, made by cutting and squeezing fresh fruit right in front of you and squeezing directly into your glass. [ATTACH]430577[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]430578[/ATTACH] And, their great and unique margarita, made with lime, grapefruit, tequila (Don Julio reposado, in this case) and Controy, a Mexican orange liquor... Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christyran1228 Posted October 5, 2018 #561 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Seriously enjoying your review(s) ... thank you for taking the time. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 5, 2018 Author #562 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Alrighty then, it looks like some of the pictures aren't coming through correctly again. The tacos. Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 5, 2018 Author #563 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Miami bar. Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 5, 2018 Author #564 Share Posted October 5, 2018 And a few more... Isis's boat. Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 5, 2018 Author #565 Share Posted October 5, 2018 After such a long drive, I had to use the restroom... Let's just say that I'm glad I only had to pee... Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 5, 2018 Author #566 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Next, we headed back North to the place where my heart resides on the island of Cozumel. Mazcalitos. Where the transversal road meets the road along the coast. I was there on what would have been her 50th birthday, and I had some drinks and convinced (paid, with Mexican pesos) them to hang a t-shirt that I made for the Spartan race the week after she passed... It's still there, but weathered by the storms. They always remember me when I come there, and their margaritas are my favorite on the island. Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 5, 2018 Author #567 Share Posted October 5, 2018 If you want to know the whole back story, you can click on my username and then click threads started by, to find my old text only reviews. I don't want to continue telling the story over and over again. This place is pretty emotional to me, and I feel like I'm repeating myself. Anyhoo, I had another drink, then went over to the area where it is hanging. It looked much better two years ago. Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 5, 2018 Author #568 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I decided to bring with me the Marilyn Monroe t-shirt that I wore the other day. I put the pink breast cancer pin on it and asked (paid with Mexican pesos) the bartender if he wouldn't mind hanging it up for me. Those guys like me there, and he had no problem doing it. (Other than going to get the ladder and hammer and nails. Then climbing the rickety ladder and doing the actual work) Those guys there know I always take care of them, and that I'm very appreciative of their effort. Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 5, 2018 Author #569 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I thanked them, and paid for my drinks. As usual, I bought the unique cup that they serve the drinks in. They wrapped it up for me. I took one last glance at the older t-shirt, and we headed out back towards town. Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 5, 2018 Author #570 Share Posted October 5, 2018 We headed back towards San Miguel, the main town on Cozumel. I was hungry again, because I hadn't eaten in 2 hours. Crescencio dropped me off in front of another taco place that I wanted to try. Cuatro Tacos. And, some pretty awesome tacos with four different types of sauce, ranging from mild to pretty hot... Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 5, 2018 Author #571 Share Posted October 5, 2018 My belly full again, I whipped out my now dwindling pile of pesos, and paid my tab. I wanted to explore some more before time to head back to the ship... Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 5, 2018 Author #572 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Not that I really needed anymore, I headed to one of my favorite drinking spots in town. Dick's Dive, a great bar with great people, and most importantly great drinks... I had a margarita with Don Julio reposado and Controy... ($200 pesos) Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 5, 2018 Author #573 Share Posted October 5, 2018 About now, I'm feeling pretty good, and I made my way towards the waterfront area. This was over the canopy where the playa playa del Carmen ferry leaves from... Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 5, 2018 Author #574 Share Posted October 5, 2018 More Dick's Dive. And a couple more from my walk to find a taxi. Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 5, 2018 Author #575 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Next thing I knew, I was in a cab heading back to the pier... Sent from my Space Phone 9169... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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