It’s the clouds that make our photos unique. There’s an endless combination, sometimes filled with spectacular colors. And these moments come and go quickly.
This week, Amy challenges us with skyscapes and cloudscapes, with her own set of stunning skies. Make sure to take a look at her post here.
In Mexico, you can enjoy a stunning beach sunset on one of four seas. The country has beaches along the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico, the Sea of Cortés and the Pacific Ocean. In this post, I’ll take you to each one.
Cozumel
On The Caribbean
Cozumel is a small island in the warm Caribbean Sea. Every evening was another beautiful sunset.
Along the natural reefs, you encounter sea urchin, colorful fish, brain coral, and the most beautiful sea creatures emerging from the Caribbean (like Aixa in this photo).
Cozumel is a great spot for beaches, for snorkeling, and for diving. We snorkeled by our hotel for hours, even exploring a sunken boat full of colorful fish.
The Caribbean is calm around Cozumel, and the island is safe and fun.
Campeche
On The Gulf of Mexico
The beaches along the Gulf of Mexico are more pebbly than sandy. We spent two weeks in a town called Campeche.
The sunsets in Campeche had the most amazing colors. (I edit very little, just using the built-in photos app.)
During the day, the sky is dominated by pelicans crashing into the water, catching fish. We watched them every morning as we ate breakfast.
Our AirBnB was inside of an exclusive country club at pandemic prices.
We drove to the well-preserved town several times. It was once known for pirates.
The state had a prohibition law during the pandemic. As the only tourists in the town. people from the restaurants promised us whatever drinks we wanted. It was sad to see the desperation.
Acapulco
On The Pacific Ocean
High above Acapulco Bay, you’ll find the most beautiful restaurant imaginable.
Acapulco is not a safe city. Mostly, though, you don’t find trouble if you don’t go looking for it.
We went to the beach and played in the water for a couple of hours every morning, our favorite time.
Our friends Alejandra & MIguel own a condo on the beach here, and I took this photo from their terrace.
La Paz
On The Sea of Cortés
A sliver of blue sky at our resort In a town called La Paz. We didn’t see a cloud for two weeks in Baja California Sur.
Signs on the beach warn of manta rays sleeping in the sand in the shallow water. A store clerk told us the secret later:
“Shuffle your feet as you go in the water, and the manta ray will wake up and swim away.”
“Have you ever known anyone who was stung by one?”
“Yes, my friend. It hurt a lot.”
The restaurants in town are very good. La Paz is very safe to visit.
John Steinbeck’s book The Pearl takes place here in La Paz, so I re-read it.
Cabo San Lucas
Between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortés
Cabo San Lucas is safe and fun. It’s full of things to do, more than any beach town we’ve ever visited.
It’s at the southern tip of the 800-mile Baja California peninsula.
At the beach of Love and Divorce, you can walk the beach called Love (on the peaceful Pacific Ocean) to the beach called Divorce (on the more turbulent Sea of Cortés).
When I look back on these experiences, really just some highlights stand out. Just like a beautiful sky, you have to enjoy life’s special moments before they’re gone forever. Hopefully, these moments will become the highlights of your life.
departing in 5 mins 🕝 
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