Touchdown in Mexico and the weather is a balmy +30c. The day we arrive happens to be independence day here and streets are jammed packed for the start of the celebrations. Once we settle into our hostel we headed down to the main plaza in downtown Cancun in time for the 11pm 'Viva Mexico' rally call and what I can only assume is their typical disregard for firework safety. After the climax of a fireworks display there was a subsequent rain of fire. Now when I say fire I exaggerate but everyone around us was immediatley wiping the post firework debris and sparks from their clothing before being set alight. Maybe their Tequila soaked clothing was highly flammable?!
Once fire free we strolled through downtown and got ourselves a 'Michelada', pretty much a spicy beer with Tabasco, chilli, salt, lemon and a few other spicy ingredients. The locals were knocking back the Michelada's by the gallon but it's tough to drink a beer that has a follow up kick similar to the of expeience eating a whole chilli in one. We drank enough of the Michelada to say we tried it but I think a simple corona & lime will suffice next time! Having slept only about 4 hours in the last 50 hours the fireworks and chilli's kept us going but the bed was calling so we could get up at a reasonable hour and saunter to the playa for a day of relaxing in the sun. Objective for the beach next day was to go to the Hilton (one of a few hotels not all inclusive so you don't need a wristband) and pretend were guests so we can use their pool and sun loungers freestyle...
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| Independence Day Celebrations - Viva Mexico!!!! |
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| Michelada - Spicy beer |
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