MEXICO IS CLOSED

It is terribly sad to say, but it is ridiculously true... Mexico is closed.

Mr. AFRo and I took the minis on a cruise last week for 5 days and our two stops were in Mexico. The picture above is one Mr. AFRo took of our beach in Cozumel. It was absolutely gorgeous there!

With all of the Swine Flu crap swirling I can't help but think of all the wonderful Mexican people that we met in Progreso & Cozumel. Like the old woman who taught my little one to blow on a conch shell properly to make it sound like a horn. She couldn't speak English at all, but she was so gentle with him and patient. It was an experience that I know he will never forget.

Yes, we mingled with the locals. No, we didn't drink the water nor did we bring back any diseases. But, when traveling, I fully believe in the saying, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." How else can you experience different cultures and truly get the most out of your trip? I just hate that this swine flu thing has happened because it will inevitably be devastating to an already unsteady economy in Mexico. It's just one horrible thing after another down there. I can't help but feel sad for them.

I'm just rambling. Thought I'd rub it in that I had a fabulous vacation, but I started this post an hour ago and the writing bug has passed so I will sign off, but remember our neighbors to the south in your prayers... hopefully they'll catch a break soon.

ETA: Oh no! It's my first post in over a month and this whacked out formatting paired with my OCD nature is going to make me delete. Seriously. Ugh.

ETAA: AHHHHHHH... I need paragraphs!!!

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