We paid $1250MXN for a 1-1/2 hour tour for the four of us, which converts to ~$25CDN per person... not bad at all!
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Entrance to Ria Celestun
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Down to the jetty
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Looking forward to seeing the flamingos!
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Expectant boaters
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On our way!
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Lots of other boats too!
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Ours wasn't the fastest boat on the water! :-)
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Many, many flocks of pelicans flew by
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First glimpse of the flamingos in the distance...
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... and in flight
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Close enought to touch... almost!
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When we reached the main flocks, our boat slowed and stopped so as to not disturb them. The water was only 2-3' deep there so they congregate to wade and feed on the baby shrimp that are there in the millions and millions. The flamingo's distinctive pink colouring comes from a diet based on these shrimp.
The next pictures are just the best of the many, many pictures we took of this amazing sight!
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Water ballet as they run across the surface during takeoff
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Many keeping a wary eye on us!
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The feathers under their wings are a wonderful black in contrast to the pink!
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Beep! Beep! Pink Roadrunner!
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In flight!
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Just chillin!
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Standing tall
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Taking off
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Which way did he go?
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Last Flamingo Standing!
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What an amazing sight that was!
On our way back, the first stop was at a favourite pelican roosting spot.
Then our pilot took us for a spin through the mangroves...
... to the nearby cenote, which is deep natural pit or cave in the limestone that's filled with clear, sweet water and is very common across the Yucatan.
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On the boardwalk at the cenote.
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Large termite nest...
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... and two more.
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a beautiful white Ibis
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on the boardwalk
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so clear you can see the fish and right through to the bottom of the cenote
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some local holidayers enjoying a swim
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a cormorant drying its wings in the hot sun
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Back at the jetty, we thanked our great pilot for the trip!
It was a terrific day at Celestun! We enjoyed the town and its sites and really enjoyed the seeing the flamingos!
One last picture that really speaks volumes about life in rural Mexico. On our way in and on our way out, we noticed many, very unique and distinctive collections of odd things beside the road. These are personalized identifiers to allow those taking the bus to recognize where they want to get off! There are no 'bus signs' of course! Our favourite example...
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Senor Bus Driver, please let me off at the khaki pants!
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I hope you enjoyed Celestun! Keep an eye out for "Stepping out at the Hotel Yakunah!" in the coming days!
Until then... love to all!
-doug and elaine
-mom and dad
-nana and papa
-mom and dad
-nana and papa
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