Mexico here we come! In a last minute Hail Mary Emily booked us for Tulum, Mexico. I had just finished a spectacular week-long conference in Orlando and I could not wait to see her. As my plane was deboarding so was her's, serendipitously and we met at baggage claim in Cancun and made our way through customs. As we sat waiting for a taxi I opted for 2 giant margaritas which seemed to incite the very essence of our location. The drinks took a bit longer than anticipated and the taxi driver (with a van full of tourists) stated, " [in Spanish] margaritas are as important as punctuality" as he made everyone wait until our delicious concoctions arrived. Through the van windows the views were of well manicured landscapes, American businesses, and the westernization of a whole culture. Emily's parents had surprised us with reservations at their 5 star timeshare! Excited, I sat back sipping on my margarita and watching the city melt away into beautiful hotels along a turquoise Caribbean coast. Our hotel Casa Maya was impressive, though the minute we entered they began their sales pitches. 
But after sitting through a mini timeshare presentation and some free drinks we were rewarded with our room key and promptly suited up and headed out to the beach where a table was setup for us on the sand with fresh ceviche and cool cocktails. Now this is a vacation! We ate and drank merrily letting all of our residency woes melt away into the sunset.
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