Barcelo Maya Riviera - LIVE - June 20-28

[Saint Greg]

Oh gosh. So the collectivo can’t leave until it has 6 people. Could be all day. Wish I knew that going in. I walk two blocks to the bus station. The next bus to coba is at 10:36. I ask a taxi. He quotes me the equivalent of 50 dollars. I walk back down by the collectivo. Still no passengers. I figure I’ll get a better picture of the tulum sign

 

 

[Saint Greg]

I walk back across the street. Still no passengers. I stop at this restaurant where a waiter tried to get me to eat. So I’m at one of his tables and I ordered a beer. They don’t serve till 10. I got one on order.

 

 

[Saint Greg]

I don’t know what the bus ticket will cost. The last time I rode on a bus in Mexico…four years ago…I paid the equivalent of $3.50 for a round trip ticket from progreso to Merida.

[Saint Greg]

[Saint Greg]

I probably have time for a ride or two.

 

 

[Saint Greg]

So That was 50 pesos. I gave him 70. I walk back down to the bus station. A ticket is 55 pesos. I think that’s one way. After paying I look and I only have 100 pesos left. I should have $150. And 150 is about what I figure I need for the ruins and to get back. I go to the atm and take out another 300 pesos. With ATM fee that’s $21.

[Saint Greg]

I must’ve had two 50’s stuck together somewhere 

[Saint Greg]

[Saint Greg]

Work again 

 

[Saint Greg]

Bus driver took my ticket and printed out this. 
 

 

[Saint Greg]

This will at least be a comfortable ride for…..less than $3.

 

 

[Saint Greg]

Too bad I didn’t bring a charging cable.

 

 

[Saint Greg]

I just redid my math. I didn’t lose 50 pesos. Buying that beer just threw my trip math off. I think I would’ve come in just right otherwise. Now I’ll have more than enough I guess.

 

 

Edited June 25, 2021 by Saint Greg

[Saint Greg]

Walking down to the bus station a guy screamed out “welcome big spender!”

[Saint Greg]

That was the only guy I came across in tulum that spoke any English. This is when you’re getting into real Mexico. Where nobody speaks English. 

[Saint Greg]

I’m prepping for the bus station.

 

 

[Saint Greg]

This is how I found out what time this bus was. I gave the guy my phone.

 

 

 

Edited June 25, 2021 by Saint Greg

[Saint Greg]

[Saint Greg]

[Saint Greg]

[Saint Greg]

Not exactly a bus terminal but it’s pretty much right where I want to be. I am going to have to figure out how to get back though.

 

 

[Saint Greg]

[Saint Greg]

[Saint Greg]

[TravelGirlinDallas]

1 hour ago, Saint Greg said:

Walking down to the bus station a guy screamed out “welcome big spender!”

😂😂😂