I came to Akumal for a work retreat. It's my second time in this area, but I was happy to return because it's currently freezing in New York. Meanwhile, Akumal is warm, sunny, and green. Our department rented a villa on the beach, with an infinity pool and lots of hammocks. I haven't gone to explore the area since we've been working--and also because I don't have a car--but I walked to the small town nearby.
Having been in Senegal for 5 weeks, my Spanish is a bit rusty. I tried talking to our chef in Spanish, but kept saying things in French. I stopped myself and said, "wow, my Spanish is so bad." Then he said, "I was thinking that but didn't want to say it." After a bit of practice though, it started coming back.
In town, I tried the one ice cream store, which has unique flavors like maple bacon brittle and habanero chocolate. The maple bacon brittle didn't have a lot of bacon in it, so I was slightly disappointed.
The beach by our villa is essentially a broad reef, so when the waves come over it, they break quickly, one after another. It looks like a series of white staircases rolling towards the shore. The sun here is stronger than in Dakar, and the water is warmer. After only 10 minutes, I started to get a tan. Sadly, once I get back to New York, I won't be able to show off my tan since I'll have to wear sweaters and pants due to the cold. In the mean time however, it's great to lie in the sun.
Having been in Senegal for 5 weeks, my Spanish is a bit rusty. I tried talking to our chef in Spanish, but kept saying things in French. I stopped myself and said, "wow, my Spanish is so bad." Then he said, "I was thinking that but didn't want to say it." After a bit of practice though, it started coming back.
In town, I tried the one ice cream store, which has unique flavors like maple bacon brittle and habanero chocolate. The maple bacon brittle didn't have a lot of bacon in it, so I was slightly disappointed.
The beach by our villa is essentially a broad reef, so when the waves come over it, they break quickly, one after another. It looks like a series of white staircases rolling towards the shore. The sun here is stronger than in Dakar, and the water is warmer. After only 10 minutes, I started to get a tan. Sadly, once I get back to New York, I won't be able to show off my tan since I'll have to wear sweaters and pants due to the cold. In the mean time however, it's great to lie in the sun.
