Slow board Game!!

[minniemex]

Since the board is sooooooooo slow lately and we all need something to do other than work :D I thought we could just follow along the same path Beachreader started the other day. Post a picture of Tulum and we have to guess where or what it is. You can post pictures other than Tulum, but it must be something you have already posted here.

Here is my first photo for you to guess where/what this is ~ Picture #1


http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/Minniemex/Tulum/DSC00903-1.jpg

[minniemex]

Picture #2 ~


http://minniemex.smugmug.com/photos/454058255_zvonf-L.jpg

[susan]

can't see picture number 2

[minniemex]

Hopefully it works now ~ I reloaded it. Has anyone else had trouble signing on?? It seems that I have to do it more than once today.

[think]

I was able to sign in, no problem. We still can't see picture two :)
And I'm not sure about pic # 1 :confused:

[minniemex]

Can you see it now??

[Lynnette]

Can you see it now??

Yep...both pics are showing up now. :)

[minniemex]

No guesses?? No other pictures for us to guess on??

Need clues??

[susan]

picture #2- casa banana?

[ilovewyoming]

Clueless! BUT this is a good idea, and YES this forum has been slow. Left for 10 days, just got back and: Not a whole lot had happened here during our: Grand Canyon, Zion National park road trip. I'll check my picture stash and see if i can find something too!

[minniemex]

picture #2- casa banana?

Nope ~ but it is a restaurant.

[Maverick]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0181-1.jpg

[beachreader]

On Minnie's pics:

#2 is Dos Ceibas!

#1, hmm. How about a very old picture of Playa Kin Ha? :confused:


Maverick's, hmmm. Zamas?

[heenan]

My guess on Minnie's pic # 2 is Dos Ciebas too.

No idea on others.

[Lynnette]

My guess on Minnie's pic # 2 is Dos Ciebas too.

No idea on others.

Make that three votes for Dos Ciebas.

[Maverick]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0101-2.jpg

[mayaflya]

Maverick #1...Mezzanine?
Maverick #2....Playa Parayso?

[minniemex]

On Minnie's pics:

#2 is Dos Ceibas!

#1, hmm. How about a very old picture of Playa Kin Ha? :confused:





http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_15_9.gif Right on both of them! I thought maybe the old pre-Dean picture of Playa Kin Ha might stump ya!!

[PhyllisB]

And here I thought this was a thread about playing a board game, really really slowly! :D

I'm in conferences all day today and tomorrow. :(

[minniemex]

And here I thought this was a thread about playing a board game, really really slowly! :D

I'm in conferences all day today and tomorrow. :(

That would be "Monopoly":D

Hopefully we will still be playing ~ I did say "slow".

[Lynnette]

Maverick's first shot is the Mezzanine...the sails give it away.

[minniemex]

This one is stumping me ~ is this Tulum?? or someplace else along the Mayan Riviera??

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0101-2.jpg

[manitou]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0101-2.jpgI'm guessing this one is a little north of Paraiso, but the buildings? on the horizon makes me rethink...hmmm...?

[minniemex]

I thought the same thing at first, but I don't think those buildings are the ruins.

[Lynnette]

Good one, Minnie....your first pic really stumped me. While we're trying to figure out Maverick's second shot, here are some easy ones:

UNO:

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/549440008_QHpBZ-M.jpg


DOS:

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/604221385_hvqrT-M.jpg

TRES:

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/218604646_Xu3bQ-M-1.jpg

[minniemex]

Uno is easy ~ Charlies.

Got to think about the other two.:confused:

[minniemex]

Here is an easy one!! (I think)

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/Minniemex/Tulum/DSC01070.jpg

[Lynnette]

I know, I know...........it's Fred!!! :D

........and Cesiak.


Here is an easy one!! (I think)

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/Minniemex/Tulum/DSC01070.jpg

[think]

Ah man, I got all excited because I knew the Charlies pic, then I scrolled down and it was already answered. Then I did the same thing for Cesiak :mad: lol

[Maverick]

Mayaflya is right. Mezzanine and Parasio just north of (it'll always be Nuddy's to me).

For slow board games, you can't beat Risk. :)

[mayaflya]

DOS = Zamas parking lot
TRES = Old Oscar y Lalo's aka Paradise Bay


Good one, Minnie....your first pic really stumped me. While we're trying to figure out Maverick's second shot, here are some easy ones:

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]DOS:

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/604221385_hvqrT-M.jpg

TRES:

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/218604646_Xu3bQ-M-1.jpg

[Lynnette]

You are correct for DOS & TRES, Mayaflya.....you're on a roll today!!!

[mayaflya]

You are correct for DOS & TRES, Mayaflya.....you're on a roll today!!!

Woohoo! Four for Four! You make it too easy Lynette...we find the same things visually arresting!

[mayaflya]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/199/458883728_5d0cf90bce_o.jpg

[minniemex]

Ok, here is another one! Pretty easy I think.......


http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/Minniemex/Oct%2018%202007/DSC03376.jpg

[Isla Nut]

Ok so, being that I am still planning, hoping, yearning for & drooling over our 1st trip to Tulum, I have no guesses. But I have GOT to know more about this Old Oscar y Lalo's aka Paradise Bay!!!! It looks Amazing! Is it taken from a resturant? Is that reef I see in the bay? Is this in Tulum? Thx!
(This was a good idea, I'm really enjoying the pics!)

[minniemex]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/199/458883728_5d0cf90bce_o.jpg


Is this the stairs going up to the lookout at CEsiak??

[mayaflya]

Is this the stairs going up to the lookout at CEsiak??

I'll give you the win, Minnie, but the tricky part of the question is that this is the stairs going up to the lookout tower at the visitor's center ACROSS the road from Cesiak!

[mayaflya]

All right who's up for recognizing a location from a "food" shot?

Pic one:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/181/457799906_d675f8a6af_o.jpg

Pic two:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2647/3767234986_ec754a1456_o.jpg

[mayaflya]

Ok so, being that I am still planning, hoping, yearning for & drooling over our 1st trip to Tulum, I have no guesses. But I have GOT to know more about this Old Oscar y Lalo's aka Paradise Bay!!!! It looks Amazing! Is it taken from a resturant? Is that reef I see in the bay? Is this in Tulum? Thx!
(This was a good idea, I'm really enjoying the pics!)

Sad, Sad story....Oscar y Lalo's was located on Paradise Bay, just north of Soliman Bay. After Hurricane Dean, they sold the bay to developers and moved out to the highway...here's another shot
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2483/3766437687_56876d2a38_o.jpg

[tbpeaceful]

Ok so, being that I am still planning, hoping, yearning for & drooling over our 1st trip to Tulum, I have no guesses. But I have GOT to know more about this Old Oscar y Lalo's aka Paradise Bay!!!! It looks Amazing! Is it taken from a resturant? Is that reef I see in the bay? Is this in Tulum? Thx!
(This was a good idea, I'm really enjoying the pics!)


This really was a good idea! Being a rookie Tulum junquey, it only makes me want to go more often.

This is probably well known...

http://peacenjoy.smugmug.com/photos/588761650_fCn9e-M.jpg



Happy days - T.

[PhyllisB]

This might be a hard one:

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/pb2131/PB050018-1.jpg

And here's an easier one....

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/pb2131/PB210078.jpg

[PhyllisB]

Okay, so there's no answer for this one, I just wanted to post it. Breathe in and pretend you can smell the pure morning air on the beach....

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/pb2131/PB230129.jpg

[manitou]

Breathe in and pretend you can smell the pure morning air on the beach....
Wow, Phylis, that worked! Thanks!

[Maverick]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/027_36A-1.jpg

[Grasshopper]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/027_36A-1.jpg

Yal Ku?

[Grasshopper]

I want to play.....hee hee

http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv159/GrasshopperinMexico/Mexico2009245.jpg

[Lynnette]

The way the water channels to the left, it looks like Manatee Cenote. If it is, I don't recognize the cement wall...that would be new.


http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/027_36A-1.jpg

[tbpeaceful]

Okay, so there's no answer for this one, I just wanted to post it. Breathe in and pretend you can smell the pure morning air on the beach....

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/pb2131/PB230129.jpg

Aaaahhh ~ Just what we needed. Thanks.

Happy days - T.

[Lynnette]

This looks like Lol Ha...nice shot!!!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/181/457799906_d675f8a6af_o.jpg

[Lynnette]

As I remember, La Via Laktea has the honor of hosting the scary sea monster, beach thingy. BTW, your sunrise shot is breathtakingly fabulous....one of the best ever!!!!


http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/pb2131/PB050018-1.jpg


http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/pb2131/PB230129.jpg

[PhyllisB]

We have a winner! Someone was paying attention during my trip report from a couple years back! Good memory. That thing scared the heck out of me in the shadows at night!

I'd love to claim credit for that sunrise but I'm pretty sure it was Kevin's doing. He's our resident photographer. But it is one of my absolute favorites! We've had trips where we've had hardly any good sunrises, and we've had trips where we wake up to this almost every day. God, I love the beauty of this place.

[susan]

here's an easy one


http://lh6.ggpht.com/_VY_8ukbZxsQ/R-8DR9nTPQI/AAAAAAAAAWw/1w2_XZwmmG8/s512/DSC02166.JPG

and another

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_VY_8ukbZxsQ/R-8D8tnTPuI/AAAAAAAABg8/leUnn3815i8/s400/DSC02570.JPG

a little harder

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_VY_8ukbZxsQ/SAvGkhGuC1I/AAAAAAAABBc/vxCJbn6_23E/s400/DSC02425.JPG

[mayaflya]

This looks like Lol Ha...nice shot!!!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/181/457799906_d675f8a6af_o.jpg

Lol Ha it is! (that's in Akumal for the newbies!)

[minniemex]

Susan ~ second picture is Zulum.

Grasshopper ~ your first shot is Xamach Dos.

[tbpeaceful]

Susan,
Yummy! #1 El Pollo Broncho in the Pueblo.
(By the way, nice ticker.) Have a great trip!

Happy days - T.

[susan]

Susan ~ second picture is Zulum.

Grasshopper ~ your first shot is Xamach Dos.


minnie you are correct!

[susan]

Susan,
Yummy! #1 El Pollo Broncho in the Pueblo.
(By the way, nice ticker.) Have a great trip!

Happy days - T.

Yes best lunch in Tulum can't wait to eat there next week!

[TnTWalter]

Fun idea!!

PHOTO A
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v59/TnTWalter/Mexico2008/P1030188.jpg

PHOTO B
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v59/TnTWalter/Mexico2008/91630003.jpg

PHOTO C
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v59/TnTWalter/Mexico2008/P1010914.jpg

[PhyllisB]

Photo A is from the deck of a room at La Luna, of course I can never remember the room names! Even though I stayed in that very same room!

[minniemex]

Photo A is from the deck of a room at La Luna, of course I can never remember the room names! Even though I stayed in that very same room!

I think the unit's name is Marrakech??

Picture B is from Azul Cenote??

And possibly picture C from Mezzanine??

[Lynnette]

I would say that Photo C is the Mezzanine, but the top rail doesn't look the same as it did in May. I can't believe it's already been two months since we were there.......I can't wait to go back!!!!!!!!!!!!


http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/551935573_GTdxh-M.jpg


http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/551935468_KQeKZ-M.jpg

[minniemex]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2647/3767234986_ec754a1456_o.jpg

Not sure, but is this the restaurant at Posada Margherita??

[Lynnette]

You're good, minniemex...it's the complimentary appetizer platter from Posada Margherita!!


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2647/3767234986_ec754a1456_o.jpg

Not sure, but is this the restaurant at Posada Margherita??

[Lynnette]

Two flower pics for minniemex...she will probably guess the location right away. No pressure, amiga! :D


http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/547511899_ce3cw-L.jpg


http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/547512001_R8Kwh-M.jpg

[manitou]

Go ahead, tar and feather me! I can take it, but I have broken the rules! For one, none of these photos were in a trip report. We haven't spent much time in Tulum, so I haven't done a real report yet! And, the Photo C isn't even close to Tulum, but I'm willing to bet some folks from this board have been there or might like to go after seeing such a gorgeous place. Well, if they are on the way to some very popular ruins that is!

Photo A:


http://www.stampphotography.com/tulumcontest1.jpg

Photo B:


http://www.stampphotography.com/skeletoncontest.jpg

Photo C:


http://www.stampphotography.com/tulumcontest2.jpg

[minniemex]

http://www.stampphotography.com/skeletoncontest.jpg

I think this might be across the street from the Chomack in Akumal?? The new "grocery" store??

[mayaflya]

I would say that Photo C is the Mezzanine, but the top rail doesn't look the same as it did in May. I can't believe it's already been two months since we were there.......I can't wait to go back!!!!!!!!!!!!


http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/551935573_GTdxh-M.jpg

Oooooh, verrrry good, Lynnette....I was stumped, but I can see on YOUR shot where the old railing used to attach! The finish is different on the corner post.

[mayaflya]

How about this one.....(hint) if you know the answer you've likely showered with this gal :D

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3767235170_b8ebb1663f_o.jpg

[beatfarmer]

Great pics! A cool idea here! btw--has anything happened to the land where Oscar Y lalos was? Went there a couple of times through the years---always enjoyed the food, the scenery and some cold beer!

[Isla Nut]

Sad, Sad story....Oscar y Lalo's was located on Paradise Bay, just north of Soliman Bay. After Hurricane Dean, they sold the bay to developers and moved out to the highway...here's another shot
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2483/3766437687_56876d2a38_o.jpg
So is there a hotel there now? Please tell me they didn't ruin the bay????

[Isla Nut]

Btw Mayaflya, thanks for posting the pic. That really does suck. It looks like a really neat place! Wish I could have visited b4 the hurricane.

[mayaflya]

Btw Mayaflya, thanks for posting the pic. That really does suck. It looks like a really neat place! Wish I could have visited b4 the hurricane.

The bay remains undeveloped...likely a victim of the economy, but I believe it is slated to be divided into lots and sold for high end homes. Access to the bay is fenced off, but I think they lease the beach to tour operators who bring groups in. As far as I know, no hotel is planned...Both Paradise Bay and Soliman Bay will be under the flight path for jets departing the new Tulum airport....

[Grasshopper]

Hee hee - yes you guessed my pic. XD it is.

So what about this one... I hope not more than one place has these...it is in Tulum.

http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv159/GrasshopperinMexico/P2280644.jpg

[mayaflya]

Restaurant #3
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3489/3770238512_714fd15a54_o.jpg


Restaurant #4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3480/3769439007_da724d127b_o.jpg

[Maverick]

How about this one.....(hint) if you know the answer you've likely showered with this gal :D

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3767235170_b8ebb1663f_o.jpg

Yal Ku shower at entrance. I shudder to think how many people she has showered with. :D

[manitou]

http://www.stampphotography.com/skeletoncontest.jpg

I think this might be across the street from the Chomack in Akumal?? The new "grocery" store??Nope. Not in Akumal.

[Maverick]

I can't keep up. :)

Manitou, is photo C from Ik Kil cenote?

Lynette, you got Manatee Cenote correct.

[Maverick]

An easy one:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0144.jpg

[Terry]

Restaurant #3
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3489/3770238512_714fd15a54_o.jpg

Maybe Zamas??
Restaurant #4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3480/3769439007_da724d127b_o.jpg
La Buena Vida half moon bay

[BP.]

Hee hee - yes you guessed my pic. XD it is.

So what about this one... I hope not more than one place has these...it is in Tulum.

http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv159/GrasshopperinMexico/P2280644.jpg

Om??

[mayaflya]

Yal Ku shower at entrance. I shudder to think how many people she has showered with. :D

Correct sir!

[mayaflya]

La Buena Vida half moon bay

Correct on #4......not Zamas on #3

[beachreader]

Is #3 Luna Maya, Mayaflya? I'm having a hard time keeping up too, Maverick!

And I agree with Om for the log chairs.

[beachreader]

Go ahead, tar and feather me! I can take it, but I have broken the rules! For one, none of these photos were in a trip report. We haven't spent much time in Tulum, so I haven't done a real report yet! And, the Photo C isn't even close to Tulum, but I'm willing to bet some folks from this board have been there or might like to go after seeing such a gorgeous place. Well, if they are on the way to some very popular ruins that is!

Photo A:


http://www.stampphotography.com/tulumcontest1.jpg



Photo C:



http://www.stampphotography.com/tulumcontest2.jpg




I'm dying to know the answers to these. What a gorgeous cenote, are those scuba bubbles coming up, or is there some kind of natural bubbling going on there? And the hotel up top is really cool.

[beachreader]

Two flower pics for minniemex...she will probably guess the location right away. No pressure, amiga! :D


http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/547511899_ce3cw-L.jpg


http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/547512001_R8Kwh-M.jpg


Very tricky, Lynnette, I know I know the first one, been trying to decipher the sign in the background, but I can't quite get there.

I'm trying to remember which part of your TR these were from, I know you took some road pics at one point. I'm going to take a wild stab at the first one and say either Posada Margherita or one of its immediate neighbors?

[beachreader]

OK, having successfully procrastinated some incredibly important work today, now I can play too!

How about this one? The date might give it away:

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/354261634_mEJpz-M.jpg

Or this one?

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/354256558_2T6wb-M.jpg

[PhyllisB]

Manitou, is that second photo from Mixiq (I have no idea how they spell it)? The little shop across from Zamas and/or the larger shop by Charlies?

[PhyllisB]

Fran, your first one looks like Suenos when it was still closed!

[PhyllisB]

Maya, I was thinking #3 looked a little like Nacho's at night... or what Nacho's used to look like. :( After they upgraded from the plastic chairs, of course.

[Maverick]

Fun idea!!

PHOTO A
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v59/TnTWalter/Mexico2008/P1030188.jpg

PHOTO B
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v59/TnTWalter/Mexico2008/91630003.jpg

PHOTO C
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v59/TnTWalter/Mexico2008/P1010914.jpg

TnT, is B Chrystalino cenote? Here's a pic from 06.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/015_24A-1.jpg

[mayaflya]

Maya, I was thinking #3 looked a little like Nacho's at night... or what Nacho's used to look like. :( After they upgraded from the plastic chairs, of course.

Correctimundo! and BR's food pic is from Nacho's as well!

[mayaflya]

Or this one?

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/354256558_2T6wb-M.jpg

BR....your avatar is showing....:D

[beachreader]

Good catch! Though I guess that really wasn't so hard.

Let me find something better. :)

[beachreader]

OK, a few more:

A:

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/360299640_WXFyF-M.jpg


B:

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/360307064_oUdtg-M.jpg


C:

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/354255244_ePSyQ-M.jpg

[minniemex]

Lynnette ~ are those flowers in the first picture outside of Nueva? The second one has me stumped:rolleyes:

[minniemex]

OK, a few more:


B:

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/360307064_oUdtg-M.jpg




Is this one Shambala Petite??

[beachreader]

Nope, but a good guess.

[Lynnette]

Very tricky, Lynnette, I know I know the first one, been trying to decipher the sign in the background, but I can't quite get there. I'm going to take a wild stab at the first one and say either Posada Margherita or one of its immediate neighbors?

It's not Posada Margherita. I'll give you a little hint....look at the color of the fence. :D

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/547511899_ce3cw-L.jpg

[heenan]

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/547512001_R8Kwh-M.jpg
This one is along the beach road next to Las Ranitas, no?

[manitou]

Manitou, is that second photo from Mixiq (I have no idea how they spell it)? The little shop across from Zamas and/or the larger shop by Charlies?I really have no idea. :o All I can say is that it was near the bus station and on the same side of the street.


http://www.stampphotography.com/skeletoncontest.jpg




I'm dying to know the answers to these. What a gorgeous cenote, are those scuba bubbles coming up, or is there some kind of natural bubbling going on there? And the hotel up top is really cool.Suspense no longer Beachreader...The cenote of which you speak is Ik-Kil near Chichen Itza. No natural bubbling, that's the "wake" my daughter left after jumping in. You can see part of the platform on the right. Very special place.


http://www.stampphotography.com/tulumcontest2.jpg

That really cool hotel is actually Mezannine! I haven't seen many photos of it from the beach looking at the hotel, but this shot is the left side of the hotel and the wooden structures are where the beach beds sit. My wife was up visiting with a couple that were in the room at the end, so I was making photos of that area of the hotel.


http://www.stampphotography.com/tulumcontest1.jpg

[Lynnette]

Very cool, Manitou....yours is the first I've seen of Mezzanine from that angle. Now I see the sunbed platforms and it all comes together. The perspective make it look like it's right on the edge of the dune. Good one!!!

http://www.stampphotography.com/tulumcontest1.jpg

[Lynnette]

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/547512001_R8Kwh-M.jpg
This one is along the beach road next to Las Ranitas, no?

Sorry, no. It's closer towards the Coba Rd.

[Lynnette]

Is it La Vita e Bella?

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/360299640_WXFyF-M.jpg


This is a gorgeous photo. I have no clue where it was taken, but LOVE the glass!!!

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/354255244_ePSyQ-M.jpg


A stab in the dark...sitting up on the dune, is it Esmeralda K? BTW, another beautiful shot!!!

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/360307064_oUdtg-M.jpg

[Lynnette]

Lynnette ~ are those flowers in the first picture outside of Nueva? The second one has me stumped:rolleyes:

Sorry, not by NV. Move a little further south down the road. :)

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/547511899_ce3cw-L.jpg

[topshelf]

I want to play too, but the only ones I've only recognized the easiest ones and I was too slow. I'm still too much of a Tulum rookie. Here are a few from our trip a couple of weeks ago. I don't know if they will be hard or easy.

Hammock:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f192/thomasdj11/Hammock.jpg

Palapas:



http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f192/thomasdj11/PalapasatCesiak.jpg


Bull:
(I edited out the stomach which gave it away)

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f192/thomasdj11/BullatHCdeMonterrey.jpg
http://tulum.info/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f192/thomasdj11/HammockatSuenos.jpg%5B/IMG%5D

[Lynnette]

Love your pics, topshelf!! This one is HC Monterrey.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f192/thomasdj11/BullatHCdeMonterrey.jpg


I think this one is Cesiak taken from the top of the dune by the restaurant....love the beach there.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f192/thomasdj11/PalapasatCesiak.jpg

[topshelf]

Right and right. I guess I'll have to try to find some tougher ones!

[Maverick]

Suspense no longer Beachreader...The cenote of which you speak is Ik-Kil near Chichen Itza. No natural bubbling, that's the "wake" my daughter left after jumping in. You can see part of the platform on the right. Very special place.


http://www.stampphotography.com/tulumcontest2.jpg




cough cough :)



I can't keep up. :)

Manitou, is photo C from Ik Kil cenote?

Lynette, you got Manatee Cenote correct.

[topshelf]

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/547511899_ce3cw-L.jpg




Just a guess - Casa Violeta?

[beatfarmer]

So many places, some i've been too or gone by......Wish I were better with names.......
Sure makes you want to go back in a hurry!

[BP.]

Where is it? And . . . what is it? (Not just driftwood, it has a function.)

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh40/bpuchino/DSC00375.jpg

[heenan]

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/547512001_R8Kwh-M.jpg

how about on the beach road by Ana y Jose's?

[heenan]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3165/3033953873_5260932301.jpg

How about the location of this sign?

[heenan]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3159/2283834480_43f1a6f911.jpg

What about these palm trees with one face?

[minniemex]

I know, I know!! It is the outdoors shower at Zulum!

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh40/bpuchino/DSC00375.jpg

[manitou]

cough cough :)Sorry, I missed your post, Maverick. Good eye, indeed Ik-Kil! Hope you get rid of that cold. :)

[minniemex]

Sorry, I missed your post, Maverick. Good eye, indeed Ik-Kil! Hope you get rid of that cold. :)

I think it was just allergies.......

[Lynnette]

You got it topshelf. :)


Just a guess - Casa Violeta?

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/547511899_ce3cw-L.jpg

[Lynnette]

Good eye, heenan....AyJ (north side) on the beach road is the right answer.


http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/547512001_R8Kwh-M.jpg

how about on the beach road by Ana y Jose's?

[Zapatista]

I'm dying to know the answers to these. What a gorgeous cenote, are those scuba bubbles coming up, or is there some kind of natural bubbling going on there? And the hotel up top is really cool.


http://www.stampphotography.com/tulumcontest2.jpg


Ik-Kil Cenote looks very cool, although it seems to get pretty crowded. Check out the video of it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKDh8GK3E_Y.

[bellydancer]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3159/2283834480_43f1a6f911.jpg

What about these palm trees with one face?

Sian Kaan biosphere? I have almost the exact same pic.

[Lynnette]

A few more. :)


2009:

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/552782749_Mqcsj-L.jpg



2004:

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/606138450_99Sxh-M.jpg


2006:

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/606144368_SkvW4-M.jpg

[beachreader]

Is it La Vita e Bella?

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/360299640_WXFyF-M.jpg


This is a gorgeous photo. I have no clue where it was taken, but LOVE the glass!!!

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/354255244_ePSyQ-M.jpg


A stab in the dark...sitting up on the dune, is it Esmeralda K? BTW, another beautiful shot!!!

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/360307064_oUdtg-M.jpg


First one is correct, second one is a good point about the glass but no guess, third one is incorrect. Minnie was closer. ;)

[beachreader]

A few more. :)


2009:

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/552782749_Mqcsj-L.jpg



2004:

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/606138450_99Sxh-M.jpg


2006:

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/606144368_SkvW4-M.jpg



OK, my turn: Are you cheating with A, maybe putting something from Isla M in the game? I haven't seen the bike carts in Tulum?

I don't know B, but is C the north beach in Tulum? The bungalow place that's just south of Zacil Kin?

[Maverick]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0236.jpg

(hint: not in Tulum)

[beachreader]

Valladolid? :)

[Maverick]

Exactamundo. :)

[heenan]

Good job Bellydancer.

[Lynnette]

OK, my turn: Are you cheating with A, maybe putting something from Isla M in the game? I haven't seen the bike carts in Tulum?

I don't know B, but is C the north beach in Tulum? The bungalow place that's just south of Zacil Kin?

No cheating here!! LOL The first shot isn't Isla, but it wasn't taken in Tulum either. Big hint...it was taken somewhere between Playa & Tulum. :D

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/552782749_Mqcsj-L.jpg


The third photo is the north Tulum beach. These rustic bungalows are (were) located on the north side of the sand road that runs from Don Cafetos to the beach. I think the name was Santa Fe.

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/606144368_SkvW4-M.jpg

[AdGuy]

B:

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/360307064_oUdtg-M.jpg





I guess I'll have to come out of retirement to answer this toughie...It's Tierra del Sol, taken from the south side of the property. :rolleyes:

[AdGuy]

#1

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB299.jpg



#2

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/DSCF1178.jpg



#3

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/DSCF0966.jpg



#4

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB489.jpg


#5

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/12-06-2006Pictureson512MB135.jpg

[mayaflya]

[QUOTE=AdGuy;45447]#1

Cristal Cenote entrance sign


#2

don't know


#3

don't know


#4

Ek Balaam?

#5

don't know

[Maverick]

2. Gran Cenote

3. Parasio?

[Lynnette]

#3............ Zacil Kin

#5.............El Paraiso Beach Club.....might have been called Nuddy Beach Club, when it had the blue beach beds.

[minniemex]

Darn, I knew some of those too!!

[beachreader]

I guess I'll have to come out of retirement to answer this toughie...It's Tierra del Sol, taken from the south side of the property. :rolleyes:



Nope.

[tbpeaceful]

I guess I'll have to come out of retirement to answer this toughie...It's Tierra del Sol, taken from the south side of the property. :rolleyes:




http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/360307064_oUdtg-M.jpg


Okay...since we know that Lee knows everything....:D , I'll ask the million :dollarsign: question. If he's the 'W' word, then where is it???

It sure is nice.

Happy days - T.

[BP.]

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/360307064_oUdtg-M.jpg


Okay...since we know that Lee knows everything....:D , I'll ask the million :dollarsign: question. If he's the 'W' word, then where is it???

It sure is nice.

Happy days - T.

All right, here's a shot. This photo reminds me of the cabanas to the left along the pathway to Mayan Grille's (RIP :() dining area. The beach looks a bit large for that location though. That's all I got.

[beachreader]

OK, OK. It's Uno, the view from the top of the dune looking back down to the beach, along the fronts of the north units. The big Electra unit that most of us know and recognize as Uno is out of sight to the right on the beachfront.

From this perspective, Shambala Petit is immediately to the left behind these buildings.

[PhyllisB]

Oh geeeeez, that was a hard one! Not fair!

[tbpeaceful]

Nice....we'll have to check it out next trip. Thanks Beachreader.

Happy days - T.

[beachreader]

Oh geeeeez, that was a hard one! Not fair!



Oh, boo hoo. :p

OK, do you recognize this one?

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/508285448_ctyGp-M.jpg

How about this one? :D

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/508282400_C9tfz-M.jpg

[susan]

Oh, boo hoo. :p

OK, do you recognize this one?

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/508285448_ctyGp-M.jpg

How about this one? :D

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/508282400_C9tfz-M.jpg
Can I play- nevermind i just wanted to look at the second pic again

[tbpeaceful]

If that's Josh, then Xamach Dos is in for some business! :rolleyes:

Happy days - T.

[susan]

Nope it isn't Josh I know who it is so I can't play

[minniemex]

Can I play?? I will say that the dude is originally from Minnesota if I remember right?? No wonder he is so cute right Sue??

[PhyllisB]

Mmmmmmmm, much better! :D

Minnie is on the right track.....

[AdGuy]

#3............ Zacil Kin

#5.............El Paraiso Beach Club.....might have been called Nuddy Beach Club, when it had the blue beach beds.



Correct and correct. Great job, Lynn! :beerchug:

[AdGuy]

OK, do you recognize this one?

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/508285448_ctyGp-M.jpg





Backside of the main temple at Muyil.

[AdGuy]

[quote=AdGuy;45447]

#1
Cristal Cenote entrance sign



#4
Ek Balaam?




Correcto, mf!!

[AdGuy]

2. Gran Cenote

3. Parasio?


You're batting .500 which would definitely get you into Cooperstown. #2 is correct and you can scroll up a bit to find out the other correct answers. :cool:

[beachreader]

Backside of the main temple at Muyil.


Even got that it's the backside, extra credit, Lee! :eat-drink:


So, when are you guys going back down? 2009?

[mayaflya]

Can I play- nevermind i just wanted to look at the second pic again

Sheesh..... enough with the beefcake....

Miguel from the girl's trip to the biosphere....

can we move along?

[minniemex]

Nope, here he is again chicas!!:D

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/508282400_C9tfz-M.jpg


Your answer is right Mayaflya ~ I just needed to see him again!!

[mayaflya]

Nope, here he is again chicas!!:D

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/508282400_C9tfz-M.jpg




Extra credit for the backside here, too?

[PhyllisB]

Aaaaah, Miguel. The perfect way to start the day!

[susan]

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/508282400_C9tfz-M.jpg
Just one more time:) okay now I can move on.

[Lynnette]

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/508282400_C9tfz-M.jpg
Just one more time:) okay now I can move on.

You can move on...I'm staying right here with Miguel!!! :):):)

[beachreader]

Wow, talk about a hijacked thread!!! :D:D:D

[minniemex]

What???? Someone hijacked Miguel???? http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/Minniemex/Smileys/too_sad.png

I bet it was that Lynnette!! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_30.gif

[Lynnette]

What???? Someone hijacked Miguel???? http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/Minniemex/Smileys/too_sad.png

I bet it was that Lynnette!! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_30.gif


Not me.....my water aerobics keep me too busy to hijack Miguel!! :D :D :D


http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/410578001_mnUTk-M.jpg


http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/410577997_s5zem-M.jpg

[susan]

Okay I am going to class with Lynnette next time.

[mayaflya]

Okay, here are a few more entries...some easy and some toughies in here! (but the hard ones have been published here before!!!)

Number 1
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3491/3815574284_1203e8f12b_o.jpg

Number 2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3484/3814764625_5476e7c8a5_o.jpg

Number 3
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3485/3815574378_2cdf231b38_o.jpg

Number 4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3452/3815574182_99f06af668_o.jpg

Number 5
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/3815574528_2be2f05476_o.jpg

[beachreader]

Okay, here are a few more entries...some easy and some toughies in here! (but the hard ones have been published here before!!!)

Number 1
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3491/3815574284_1203e8f12b_o.jpg

I don't know the name of the shop, but I seem to remember that this manniquin in Tulum pueblo caught your eye after you had those margaritas at Los Pepes that morning!

Number 2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3484/3814764625_5476e7c8a5_o.jpg


Romantic wine service on the deck at Azulik?

Number 3
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3485/3815574378_2cdf231b38_o.jpg

Zamas on a rough day?

Number 4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3452/3815574182_99f06af668_o.jpg

Massage palapa on the top of the cliff at Copal, between Copal and Azulik?

Number 5
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/3815574528_2be2f05476_o.jpg

Great perspective on the view from the top at the great pyramid at Coba. Makes me breathe hard just remembering that one!

[mayaflya]

Oooooh...very good! The mannequins were at a storefront on the south end of the Pueblo...east side...and this was before the margarita, thank you very much!

The only quibble is the location of the the Maya Spa's clifftop massage palapas...they are on the south end of the pocket beach between Azulik and Zahra. The cliffs are a dramatic, albeit breezy, setting for a massage or spa treatment.

I'm going to have to go back to the albums and find a "special" challenge for you BR!

[mayaflya]

OK....these are going to be a little harder...only hint is that they are ALL food related....

Number 1
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2514/3815766708_4d60e06ee2_o.jpg

Number 2
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2490/3815766354_1dbedb73bd_o.jpg

Number 3
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2547/3815766584_89bb27b96d_o.jpg

Number 4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3472/3815766460_258fe25d58_o.jpg

Number 5
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3814973193_d4d8b26833_o.jpg

[beachreader]

OK....these are going to be a little harder...only hint is that they are ALL food related....

Number 1
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2514/3815766708_4d60e06ee2_o.jpg

No idea, but I bet the food was good!

Number 2
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2490/3815766354_1dbedb73bd_o.jpg


The kitchen window at Posada Margherita (I have shots from the other side from the bar).

Number 3
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2547/3815766584_89bb27b96d_o.jpg

The road that leads back to Hechizo?

Number 4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3472/3815766460_258fe25d58_o.jpg

Don't know, but pretty shot!


Number 5
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3814973193_d4d8b26833_o.jpg

This is a tough one, trying to narrow down the really large palapa buildings on the beach road. It's not Zamas, not Pez, not La Vita e Bella, so maybe Ana y Jose Beach Club? If I get a second guess, maybe Ak'iin? That's an unfair guess b/c I've never seen the inside of Ak'iin's space.

[mayaflya]

Yes on 2 & 3...

more hints:

#1 is on the main drag in Tulum, if you can identify the building to the left, you win.

#4 is also in Tulum, the interior of a restaurant visible from the dining area. This is the hardest one....I've never heard anyone report eating here but me.

#5 is NOT in Tulum....but there are clues in the picture as to what, if not where, it is....

[PhyllisB]

Is #1 by the bus station?

[mayaflya]

Is #1 by the bus station?
ding...we have a winner. This is the cochinita pibil vendor next to the bus station!

[tbpeaceful]

Maya, #5 looks like the same spot I enjoyed the after effects of a fabulous massage at Maya Spa. Could be mistaken as I was pretty much jello.

#1 manequin and #1 live look kind of similar don't they? No guess, just noticing the similarities.

(Have to thank Mini for the extra Miguel shot too! )

Happy days - T.

[mayaflya]

Maya, #5 looks like the same spot I enjoyed the after effects of a fabulous massage at Maya Spa. Could be mistaken as I was pretty much jello.

#1 manequin and #1 live look kind of similar don't they? No guess, just noticing the similarities.

(Have to thank Mini for the extra Miguel shot too! )

Happy days - T.

If your guess is the Copal Restaurant....sorry, but no

[beachreader]

Number 5
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3814973193_d4d8b26833_o.jpg


Hmm, trying to figure out your hint. I'm thinking that the biggest hint is too blurry for me to read--is that a series of three clocks with times in various places over the waiter's shoulder? Maybe not, could just be decorative plates or something.

The fact that this isn't in Tulum should make me feel better, but I'm still dying to figure it out.

[Lynnette]

Wow Mayaflya.....this is a stunning shot!!!! The light & shadow play is wonderful.....the texture & perspective really gives it dimension. No, I don't know where it is.....just a really great photo that speaks to me! May I have your permission to paint it?? :)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3472/3815766460_258fe25d58_o.jpg

[Lynnette]

#5 is Oscar y Lalo main restaurant building. RIP

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3814973193_d4d8b26833_o.jpg

[mayaflya]

Hmm, trying to figure out your hint. I'm thinking that the biggest hint is too blurry for me to read--is that a series of three clocks with times in various places over the waiter's shoulder? Maybe not, could just be decorative plates or something.

The fact that this isn't in Tulum should make me feel better, but I'm still dying to figure it out.

Nope not clocks...they are pictures of some of the dishes on the menu...I do apologize for the blur..not my best work, but it serves the purposes of this game....stop trying to think WHERE....start looking for WHAT you have seen before....standing by for forehead palm....

[mayaflya]

#5 is Oscar y Lalo main restaurant building. RIP

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3814973193_d4d8b26833_o.jpg

Oh Lynette! you slipped that in while I was hinting!! You are SO close...please clarify your answer!

[mayaflya]

Wow Mayaflya.....this is a stunning shot!!!! The light & shadow play is wonderful.....the texture & perspective really gives it dimension. No, I don't know where it is.....just a really great photo that speaks to me! May I have your permission to paint it?? :)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3472/3815766460_258fe25d58_o.jpg

Of course, and I am deeply flattered.

[Lynnette]

Oh Lynette! you slipped that in while I was hinting!! You are SO close...please clarify your answer!

Your hints now have me confused. :D The chairs are definitely Oscar y Lalo. I thought it was the inside of their palapa restaurant. The area where the waiters are standing looks like the cashier area, where I bought my OyL t-shirt.

[ilovewyoming]

#4 looks a lot like the property/ beach looking south from La Conchita...where all the young yoga inclined topless nimble chicas hung out, legs crossed going ommmmmmm!!! when we were there a couple of years ago.. It was a hit for TB.:) Probably close but not right...as the restaurant was mentioned. Anyway..it was worth a try..

[mayaflya]

Your hints now have me confused. :D The chairs are definitely Oscar y Lalo. I thought it was the inside of their palapa restaurant. The area where the waiters are standing looks like the cashier area, where I bought my OyL t-shirt.


Sorry Lynnette, I didn't mean to be confusing....the answer I was looking for was.....the NEW Oscar Y Lalo's on the highway. I wasn't clear if you were referring to the main building of the OLD restaurant or the new one. You definitely earned the win by recognizing the furniture!

[mayaflya]

#4 looks a lot like the property/ beach looking south from La Conchita...where all the young yoga inclined topless nimble chicas hung out, legs crossed going ommmmmmm!!! when we were there a couple of years ago.. It was a hit for TB.:) Probably close but not right...as the restaurant was mentioned. Anyway..it was worth a try..

Sorry, but #4 is in the Tulum Pueblo :-(

#4 on the previous post was in fact this beach, but Beachreader nailed that first set right out of the chute....had to up the ante!

[Maverick]

Number 4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3452/3815574182_99f06af668_o.jpg


That looks very familiar! :D

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0158.jpg

[Maverick]

Couple more:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/019_18A.jpg


http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/027_26A.jpg

[topshelf]

Couple more:




http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/027_26A.jpg

That looks like Xel-Ha...

[Maverick]

That looks like Xel-Ha...


Si! Exactamente.

[topshelf]

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/508282400_C9tfz-M.jpg


Miguel was recently our canal tour guide. Even though my wife was somewhat distracted by him, I was ok with him right up until the end. Not anymore though. He told us he can't stand guacamole. Can't trust anyone who won't eat guac!!!

[susan]

Miguel was recently our canal tour guide. Even though my wife was somewhat distracted by him, I was ok with him right up until the end. Not anymore though. He told us he can't stand guacamole. Can't trust anyone who won't eat guac!!!

Well at least one more glance at Miguel. You need to give him a break he spent a large portion of his youth in Minnesota so guac is like a completely foreign food to him. He's a good guy, really.

[minniemex]

Yep, I agree with Sue! These Minnesota guys take awhile to catch onto the guac. My husband just started eating it just 2 years ago. :D

Lets not write off Miguel yet........

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/508282400_C9tfz-M.jpg

[tbpeaceful]

Great way to start the week! Thanks girls.
My Miguel is also a non-Guac-a-holic. Still a great guy and every year he tries to eat that green sh____. Can't write him off cuz of that !?!



Happy days - T.

[BP.]

Yep, I agree with Sue! These Minnesota guys take awhile to catch onto the guac. My husband just started eating it just 2 years ago. :D

Lets not write off Miguel yet........

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/508282400_C9tfz-M.jpg


More for the rest of us . . . guacamole, I mean!!

[topshelf]

Hammock:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f192/thomasdj11/Hammock.jpg

http://tulum.info/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f192/thomasdj11/HammockatSuenos.jpg%5B/IMG%5D

Don't know if we are still playing, but no one got this one of mine. Any guesses?

[PhyllisB]

That looks like Suenos to me!

[Lynnette]

That looks like Suenos to me!

I second that guess....Suenos....wish I was there!!

[topshelf]

yep. too easy I guess!

[mayaflya]

No, I don't know where it is..... :)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3472/3815766460_258fe25d58_o.jpg

So is this the only mystery picture left?

Couple more hints.....
here's a wider shot....
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2634/3833368255_791ce396f6_o.jpg

and wider still....:D
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2504/3833368385_a4a17f07ac_o.jpg

[Lynnette]

I have not eaten here, but you've got to love a restaurant that serves traditional Mexican & Chinese cuisine!!! :D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2504/3833368385_a4a17f07ac_o.jpg

[tbpeaceful]

Maya, that photo is just lovely. I meant to post that but got sidetracked by someone else. Oh ~ to be able to re-create some of the textures of Mexico here at home would be so nice.
So, did you taste the Chinese cuisine?


Happy days - T.

[mayaflya]

Maya, that photo is just lovely. I meant to post that but got sidetracked by someone else. Oh ~ to be able to re-create some of the textures of Mexico here at home would be so nice.
So, did you taste the Chinese cuisine?


Happy days - T.

Thanks...I really liked the way light came down the stairwell into the dining room, too. We had a light lunch there, but from the Mexican side of the menu...complimentary chips and HOT salsa
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3485/3836278097_abe70b4d02_o.jpg

and a tortilla soup and shrimp cocktail...some kind of fruit smoothie (don't recall the details!) and just inching into the picture, my favorite cerveza..Leon (I wish I could find this in the states!) This was in March of 2008.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3453/3837068354_96718e25b0_o.jpg

[beachreader]

I've seen Leon around here (NJ), so it does exist in the US. Maybe you can ask your local retailer to ask their distributor about it?

[Lynnette]

Bumping these to back to the top. Here's a huge hint....both were taken in Akumal....do you know where???

http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/552782749_Mqcsj-L.jpg


http://lynne.smugmug.com/photos/606138450_99Sxh-M.jpg

[tbpeaceful]

Lynette,
I believe the Eco Bano is just outside of Imelda's where we had the most fantasic pork tacos! What a sweet bunch of ladies! I am still trying to copy her meat, but to no avail...we'll just have to go back again. Oh, also next to the dive center.



Happy days - T.

[PhyllisB]

Oh, I thought it was Lol Ha, or one of those bars where the LG's always get together...

[Lynnette]

Lynette,
I believe the Eco Bano is just outside of Imelda's where we had the most fantasic pork tacos! What a sweet bunch of ladies! I am still trying to copy her meat, but to no avail...we'll just have to go back again. Oh, also next to the dive center.



Happy days - T.

You got it!! :beerchug:

[Lynnette]

Oh, I thought it was Lol Ha, or one of those bars where the LG's always get together...

Sorry, Phyllis...not by an Akumal restaurant or bar.

[heenan]

Akumal?!? Was that in the rules? No wonder I couldn't guess those two!
Actually, there were way too many of these pics I could not guess, which means I need to spend more time in Tulum, of course. :D

[Lynnette]

Akumal?!? Was that in the rules? No wonder I couldn't guess those two!
Actually, there were way too many of these pics I could not guess, which means I need to spend more time in Tulum, of course. :D

We've had pics posted on this thread from many other places than just Tulum. Some have been from long ago trips. :) Here's what was said at the beginning. No worries about not guessing the photos.....it's all about just having some fun on the board.

"You can post pictures other than Tulum, but it must be something you have already posted here."

[AdGuy]

Seeing that it's 5:00pm here on a Friday, let's try a couple of drink shots (err, I mean photos), so name the restaurant or bar...


#1
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB297.jpg


#2
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB004.jpg


#3
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/12-06-2006Pictureson512MB180.jpg

[beachreader]

#2 is easy, the much-lamented Nacho's (or was it Mayan Grill when you were there?). Not sure about the other two.

And Lynnette, I actually missed the rule about "it must have been posted here before". I think I might have broken that one myself. :o

[kcaraco]

Yep, I agree with Sue! These Minnesota guys take awhile to catch onto the guac. My husband just started eating it just 2 years ago. :D

Lets not write off Miguel yet........

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/508282400_C9tfz-M.jpg

Ladies, you're simply killing me here!:D

Cheers,
Kat

[AdGuy]

#2 is easy, the much-lamented Nacho's (or was it Mayan Grill when you were there?). Not sure about the other two.

Correcto! Here's a hint on the other two...they're both in publeo on the east side of Highway 307.

[mayaflya]

Is it just me...or does anyone else see a resemblance here! You know...add the dark glasses and hat...lose about thirty pounds...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB297.jpg

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/508282400_C9tfz-M.jpg[/QUOTE]

[minniemex]

Lee was never a Minnesota boy. I think maybe you need some new glasses Mayaflya.:D

I

[PhyllisB]

omg, i'm just going to pretend i didn't see/read that, mayaflya!

[beachreader]

You guys are cracking me up!

Poor Miguel, if he ever sees this thread, he'll probably blush to death. :D

This is certainly the most-posted photograph in TI history!

(and I couldn't resist doing it one more time!)

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/508282400_C9tfz-M.jpg

[manitou]

And Lynnette, I actually missed the rule about "it must have been posted here before". I think I might have broken that one myself. :oMe too, BR, but I did it knowingly! :eek:

[minniemex]

You guys are cracking me up!

Poor Miguel, if he ever sees this thread, he'll probably blush to death. :D

This is certainly the most-posted photograph in TI history!

(and I couldn't resist doing it one more time!)



I don't know about that BR ~ it might just edge out Lee's picture of Zazil Kin.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/Minniemex/zazilkin.jpg

[xamachdan]

Hey,
All of you should know this one, 5 years ago, I watched a huge turtle come in at night to lay her eggs, stayed with her awhile, and in the morning there were just these tracks viisble fro the porch.
Where am I?
XD

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/XamachDan/xamachjacobswhistleretc046.jpg

[kcaraco]

Is it just me...or does anyone else see a resemblance here! You know...add the dark glasses and hat...lose about thirty pounds...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB297.jpg

http://beachreader.smugmug.com/photos/508282400_C9tfz-M.jpg[/QUOTE]

Um...Number one...Tyler Florence? Quite the resemblance!

Cheers,
Kat

[kcaraco]

Hey,
All of you should know this one, 5 years ago, I watched a huge turtle come in at night to lay her eggs, stayed with her awhile, and in the morning there were just these tracks viisble fro the porch.
Where am I?
XD

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/XamachDan/xamachjacobswhistleretc046.jpg

This is quite the amazing and heart-warming picture! Love it!

Cheers,
Kat

[minniemex]

My obvious answer would be Xamach Dos....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/XamachDan/xamachjacobswhistleretc046.jpg

[minniemex]

Ok, the folding chairs are really confusing!! I am going to say Charlies, but I really don't remember that wall from anywhere........

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB297.jpg

[xamachdan]

My obvious answer would be Xamach Dos....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/XamachDan/xamachjacobswhistleretc046.jpg
Minnie,
Would I be that obvious? No, Actually I was still looking at this point.
XD

[beachreader]

How about the Tortuga unit at Hamaca Loca?

Actually, I don't know if the porch palapa was that low back then, but I'll take a shot with that one before I try another.

[xamachdan]

How about the Tortuga unit at Hamaca Loca?

Actually, I don't know if the porch palapa was that low back then, but I'll take a shot with that one before I try another.


Nope

[beachreader]

Hmm. Wood railing, low-hanging palapa, some green growth in front. I like this challenge.

Tita's #5?

[minniemex]

Minnie,
Would I be that obvious? No, Actually I was still looking at this point.
XD

I just thought maybe you were being a little tricky with that one:wave:

Ok, how about Tierras del Sol??

[xamachdan]

No to Titas, and no to Tierras Del Sol.
XD

[beachreader]

Dang. Nueva Vida? I'm really not just randomly guessing, just trying to think of places with palapa roofs and a porch railing.

[xamachdan]

You got it.
Magico Amancer- back when Nueva Vida only had 5 cabanas. Even in high season there was nobody on the beach. The good old days.....
XD

[minniemex]

I think the foliage in front got us!! I don't think that exists anymore. Good one Amigo!

[Lynnette]

I think the foliage in front got us!! I don't think that exists anymore. Good one Amigo!

Ditto. No fence and the palapa material is gone now in that unit. I love it the way it was!!

[beachreader]

You got it.
Magico Amancer- back when Nueva Vida only had 5 cabanas. Even in high season there was nobody on the beach. The good old days.....
XD


Wow, how ironic that it was Magico Amenecer! That's where we just stayed, completely different. Now that it's a two-story building, that unit doesn't have palapa, and the hand rail isn't wood (well, not rustic wood like that). When I was thinking NV, I was thinking one of the more rustic units, like Amor Eterno.

Good one!

[xamachdan]

It was a 2 story back then, that was from the upper level. They just must have
changed the roof. They also used to keep the baby turtles in a little pen next to it, and we were allowed to play with them.
XD

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/XamachDan/turtles.jpg

[AdGuy]

Ok, the folding chairs are really confusing!! I am going to say Charlies, but I really don't remember that wall from anywhere........

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/FloridaAdGuy/December2006TulumPictureson16MB297.jpg


Nope...other side of the street though. Same with the smaller (#3) photo. Any other guesses?

[Maverick]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0129.jpg

[tbpeaceful]

Hey Maverik - I think that's right next to my photo! Not sure but I believe it is Posada del Sol, just south of La Conchita.

http://peacenjoy.smugmug.com/photos/588761650_fCn9e-M.jpg

or is it Zahra, next one over perhaps?

Happy days - T.

[Maverick]

Yup, Posada del Sol. Well done.

[beachreader]

Wow, that's a view of Posada del Sol I've never seen before! Great picture, makes it look really appealing, especially the room on the right with the palapa porch.

I still don't think I can tear myself away from the open beach, but that does look really nice.

And Lee, is that Buenos Aires?

[Maverick]

You're right BR, the open beach is so much more appealing. If you're looking for seclusion that's close to amenities though, it's a nice place.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0131.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/Maverick68/PICT0128.jpg

[beachreader]

Cool. So they use the Cabanas Conchita beach? What's the building on the south end, shown here?

http://peacenjoy.smugmug.com/photos/588761650_fCn9e-M.jpg

Is that maybe Luna Maya?

[tbpeaceful]

Beachreader, I am not sure, but I think that is one of Zahra's cabanas in my photo. You can barely see the edge of Posada del Sol where Maverik's photo is, on the far right of my shot. They are sandwiched in there so closely and do share the La Conchita beach or next door at Piedra Escondida's pocket beach.
When we were at La Conchita, it did not seem to be overly crowded and there were plenty of chairs to go around. Azulik also shares that same pocket. The sand is nice, it is semi-private and it's just a short walk to the wide open freedom of the southern end.

Happy days - T.

[Maverick]

I do believe it is part of Zahra's property, but stand to be corrected. It's been quite awhile since I stayed at this property.