13 August: Sac Atun and the Open Cenotes

Today was incredible, a definite highlight so far (although we have been told that diving in Caye Caulker will be unparalleled). We met at 9am for a full day of exploring, I definitely could have stayed longer. First of all we visited Sac Atun, which means white cave, this was a warren of underwater caves that zig zagged through the Mayan jungle. Wow, it's hard to describe it, and without a waterproof camera hard to show you just how spectacular these formations are. I have a disposable underwater camera which I took with me but sadly had to limit myself, so we'll all just have to wait for the results...

We were guided through the underwater tunnels by a man called Louis, he was funny and kept everyone calm, he did, however, seem a little frustrated when we were going through tights spots and some people (ahem, ie me scraped their snorkels against the stalagmites).

Anyway we went through regardless and saw some breathtaking things, it's sounds like an exaggeration but it really wasn't, I've never seen anything like it and I doubt I will again. 

Here are just a few from the outside...

After we came out of the Cenotes we had some lunch... Errrm some sangria...

... And then we headed to the open Cenotes.

This was just as beautiful but open-aired so a little less daunting. Here we just swam about and pulled in by the current. A couple of us attempted to paddle board but gave up when the current inevitably pulled us into the shore.

After that we headed to the other side of the road, where there was a beach. It was stunning, all white sands and palm trees, *sigh* why don't I live here all the time?! 

This guy gets it...

We ordered some food and obligatory cocktails at the beach bar, and admittedly I got tipsy, standard. But it was fun and we watched the dogs playing in the sea.

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So not masses to report just lots of photos to make you jealous I'm afraid :p it is truly amazing out here and unlike anything I've ever seen.... Next stop the Caribbean! 

XOXO