Tulum Jungle Gym, the reason we were in Tulum, our mission on the morning of day two. We didn’t end up renting a scooter. Apparently those needed to be rented a day or so in advance. So we spent the morning traipsing over Tulum. The truck stop feeling was starting to encroach as the town wasn’t that big but it was spread thin and wide along the highway and trekking through it unsuccessfully looking for scooters wasn’t that fun. But we picked up our laundry from the day before, walked back to the hostel. From there we caught a taxi to the Tulum Jungle Gym. Glad we didn’t decide to cycle that as it was a ways down. And tucked away behind a hotel, so I’m not sure if we would’ve even found it.
Now I hate the gym. I’m flat out not a fan. This would be the second gym trip of the holiday which is two gym trips more then I’d like. Saying this if you’re into the gym I’d definitely recommend the Jungle Gym. The staff were so friendly, there was quite a bit of equipment, and the location was gorgeous. The gym even came complete with some scary body builder types working out in the sun and the sand.
So Callum worked out and tried to get me to attempt (somewhat unsuccessfully). I think he enjoyed himself (he said he did) despite me trailing grudgingly along behind him the whole time. After our workout was finally done we were on our way back to the hostel to have a shower (cold for some reason, still mourning the loss of hot water we had on the first night) and get ready for what was left of the day.
With what was left of the day we caught a collectivo to Playa Del Carmen and explored around there. And oh boy, there were more big brand shops there on the strip by the ocean (apparently central Playa according to the phones) then there were in the whole of Mexico! It was filled with tourists and souvenir shops. Also many a place to drink and party. I understand why it is the spring break area for the states. So we wandered around avoiding hawkers and the odd drug dealer, poking our noses into a few shops. The experience was interesting but again I’m glad we were staying in Tulum and not there.
And so ended our last day in Mexico. The next morning we were flying out to Cuba. The Mexico Chapter of our travel book (volume one!) was ending. Looking back it was all pretty great, favourite day was probably the waterfalls in Palenque, but my favourite city is either Oaxaca, or San Cristobal. Not sure. Callums favourite city was San Cristobal, and we both agree about our favourite day.
All For Now
Rachel
Travel Bee 