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Old 09-20-2008, 07:05 PM
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Last week, a group of us locals (mostly) decided to have some fun, tourist style, on the ATV Explorer tour. Two hours of of riding (racing) ATVs through the jungle with a cenote swimming break was just what we needed.

We met up at Beer Bucket beforehand.

Kami & And Dave

Randy & Jared (of Corinne&Jared)

John, our intrepid organizer

The ATVs we would ride.

Our group listens to ATV driving 101

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Along the way, we stopped for a short hike to this cenote for a refreshing swim.

We rode for a bit more.

Then, we made another stop at a dry cave where we got a brief lesson in stalactites and stalagmites. This cave had tree branches growing right through it.

And sleeping bats.
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Old 09-20-2008, 07:06 PM
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Sadly, our ride was almost over.

By this point, our group had gotten a bit silly.




This kitty greeted us at the conclusion of our tour.

Jason and I compare adventure wounds. Oh, did I fail to mention my off-the-beaten-path jungle trekking adventure? How ever did that happen?!

Thanks so much to Tyra (pictured) and Erik (not pictured) from ATV Explorer for making this happen!!

If you go, some tips:
  • Do not wear your Sunday best! If it's dry, you'll get dusty and if it's wet, you'll get muddy!
  • Wear the goggles and bandana they give out! Especially if it's dry. You do not want to be inhaling the dust of the speed racer in front of you.
  • When driving the ATV ... If you zig, make sure to zag as well! I can't stress this enough. Failure to zag may result in an unintended jungle crash causing scratches and a bruised ego!
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Once again Libby thanks for sharing all your picture of you fun day,looks like everyone had a great time.
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Thanks, Libby for the photos! That looks like a ball!! We went a few months ago when we were here on vacation and LOVED every minute of it.

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Thanks for sharing Libby ! It looks like you all had a great time. I miss Playa !!
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Old 09-20-2008, 07:59 PM
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Thanks for sharing Libby ! It looks like you all had a great time. I miss Playa !!
Playa misses you, Deb! Hope everything is going well in Oregon.
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You are sweet Everything is going ok but it's cold and not Playa. I plan on returning at the end of December.
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You are sweet Everything is going ok but it's cold and not Playa. I plan on returning at the end of December.
Awesome! Looking forward to seeing you again! You'll have to do some fake 'n bake before you arrive, or else we might not recognize you.
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Great photos, Libby, thanks for sharing. Looks like a good time was had by all. Now, I have another thing on my Playa "to do" list.
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Looks like a great time! This is next on my list for when we go back
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Aaarg! Rob and I are sooooooooo bummed that we missed this outing. I looks like a blast. I have never driven or even been on an ATV. When' s the next trip planned???
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Looks like you guys had a scream! Thanks for sharing, Libby! Now, about your curious matching wounds...
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Definitely looks like good times!
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Looks like you guys had a blast!! Thanks for the pics Libby!
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Thank's Libby.
Love your reports and adventures.
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Here are a couple of pics that Kurt took of our adventure.


On our way!

Would you really trust me to drive an ATV?

The water was cold but SOO refreshing

Those roots were so cool

We had such a great time meeting everyone and even getting ourselves a bit lost on the trail. *Oops* Sorry about that!

Can't wait to come back in February. Should be a completely differnet Playa then.
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Hey girls..great pics! Thanks for sharing! Did we have a most excellent time or WHAT?!...
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That looks sooo fun!
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