Tuesday, December 31, 1996

December 31, 1996: Playa del Carmen





Mom and I took a tender to Playa del Carmen, Mexico and took a tour of the Tulum Ruins (Mayans) in the Yucatan Peninsula.  We had some funny Canadians on our bus. The ruins were overlooking the ocean and it was gorgeous.  Bought a Mexican blanket on our way there.   Then, we had a box lunch for the way back.  The roads were bumpy.  Took a boat over to Cozumel.  We went to meet Charlene and Kelsey at this neat bar where they have drinking contests, but it was closed to a private party.  We decided to walk around and look for a place to have a drink.  We found this neat tropical looking restaurant.  Then, we went to find a telephone to call some people.  The phones weren't working. A lady came up to me and told me about this business in which you give them the number you want to call and they dial it for you. Then, you go to this private room and talk on the phone.  It cost $2.50/minute. I called Peter, but he wasn’t home. Kelsey called Matt to check on Devon and then Charlene called Steve.



Then, we went through the shops. Tonight was New Year’s Eve, so we wore our formal gowns.

Kelsey and I went to the Stratosphere Lounge at about 10:30 p.m. We had a lot of drinks. Later, Charlene came up and joined us. The Stratosphere was all decorated for New Year’s Eve. We did the chain all around the lounge. We got party favors and hats and counted down to the New Year---1997. Both Kelsey and I were drunk. Charlene and Grandpa came by and we all hugged and danced. Then, Kelsey and I took a breather outside on the deck.  It was the best New Year’s I’ve ever had. I will never forget the fun time I had with Kelsey tonight.


I slept part of the night out on our veranda. The sound of the water was so soothing.

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