Richard And Jo Demeester's photos with the keyword: Mexico

The Manta Swims Past

The Manta Swims Past

Richard And Jo Demeester
30 Jun 2009 202
Maybe two metres across, the manta glides past our boat.
A Manta Ray Waves Us Over

A Manta Ray Waves Us Over

Richard And Jo Demeester
30 Jun 2009 200
On its back, “wings” arced over. This was confirmation we were approaching a manta ray.
A Photo For Scale

A Photo For Scale

Richard And Jo Demeester
30 Jun 2009 196
David swims on the other side, taking some video. A beautiful little clip it turned out to be. Unfortunately, far too big to upload without editing, so that will have to wait. Anyway, we thought this photo was fantastic to show just how big this awesome creature was. We think about nine metres.
Whale Shark – The Mouth

Whale Shark – The Mouth

Richard And Jo Demeester
30 Jun 2009 222
Gorgeous, isn't she. And not just tolerant, but seemed to almost enjoy our company. She surfaced while we swam with her, and stayed close to us for at least 45 minutes.
Convent Interior, Valladolid

Convent Interior, Valladolid

Richard And Jo Demeester
30 Jun 2009 165
Soft light filters in to the cloister.
Swimming In A Cenote

Swimming In A Cenote

Richard And Jo Demeester
30 Jun 2009 260
One of those blurs is Jo. This fantastic pool in a cave is Cenote Dzitnup, near Valladolid. The water is crystal clear, due to the natural limestone filtration that occurs. There were some fish in there, too. In fact, quite a lot.
Whale Shark, Side On

Whale Shark, Side On

Richard And Jo Demeester
30 Jun 2009 237
We were not the only ones swimming with the shark. I don't think any of the fish had cameras, though.
Sunset At Isla Holbox

Sunset At Isla Holbox

Richard And Jo Demeester
30 Jun 2009 205
The colour stayed in the sky for a very long time.
Convent Exterior, Valladolid

Convent Exterior, Valladolid

Richard And Jo Demeester
30 Jun 2009 176
Built with a dual purpose – church and fortress.
Another Interesting Mayan Sculpture

Another Interesting Mayan Sculpture

Richard And Jo Demeester
30 Jun 2009 207
This expressive figure graced the main pyramid of Ek' Balam. The overall style (although not the facial features) reminded us of something so very Asian.
A Mayan Winged Figure

A Mayan Winged Figure

Richard And Jo Demeester
30 Jun 2009 250
Sometimes called a Mayan angel, although angels are not at all a part of Mayan religion. An intriguing figure on the main pyramid of Ek' Balam.
View Over Ek' Balam

View Over Ek' Balam

Richard And Jo Demeester
30 Jun 2009 184
We didn't realise how far we had climbed on the main pyramid, but the view back down on the main plaza was pretty good and well worth the effort.
Strawberry Cake For Jo

Strawberry Cake For Jo

Richard And Jo Demeester
30 Jun 2009 158
Happy Birthday! The restaurant provides a birthday cake with no notice or prompting.
The Observatory

The Observatory

Richard And Jo Demeester
30 Jun 2009 214
Also called El Caracol (the snail) because of the spiral stairway inside. A very interesting building in the ruins of Chichén Itzá.
Pre-dinner Drinks With Ambiance

Pre-dinner Drinks With Ambiance

Richard And Jo Demeester
30 Jun 2009 171
In a beautiful colonial mansion. The candelabra behind Jo was a lovely touch.
Decorations On A Platform For Sacrifices

Decorations On A Platform For Sacrifices

Richard And Jo Demeester
30 Jun 2009 279
The “Platform Of Skulls”. A place of sacrifice. The Mayans were not that big in the sacrifice department, but Chichén Itzá was a mixture of Mayan and Toltec culture, from the north of Mexico. It appears the Toltecs were sacrifice obsessed, with many sculptures showing decapitations and human heart offerings.
Cute Pyramid With Rounded Corners

Cute Pyramid With Rounded Corners

Richard And Jo Demeester
30 Jun 2009 174
The rounded corners appear to be far less common. In my opinion, they soften the appearance of the structure considerably. This structure is in the Mayan ruins of Cobá.
Cocktails On Tulum Beach

Cocktails On Tulum Beach

Richard And Jo Demeester
30 Jun 2009 223
Less than a kilometre from the ruins and the rocky cliffs they are built atop, the beach opens to many kilometres of powdery white expansive beaches with gentle and warm waters of perfect turquoise for great swimming. Beth and Ben from Wales joined us for some cocktails.
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