what do you do after diving?

[psusnyder]

I've been to Cozumel a number of times for diving trips. After my morning dives, I typically hang out, get some sun, and eat and drink until time to dive again the next day. Perfect vacation, right?! I'm planning a trip with my girlfriend (we're not kids, 43 and 34 YO) - but we want to do some fun stuff in addition to diving. We'll be diving with Living Underwater and will be getting back in the early afternoons. I can think of things to do on our non-diving days, but could use some ideas for our after-dive afternoons. Any ideas for adventurous half-day activities? I'm not opposed to spending money to do the "touristy" stuff so long as its fun and not a total waste of time and money. What do you think?

 

[MMM]

Well, you picked a reasonably good dive op. (I have loved diving with LU for years; you will have a good time; give my regards to Jeremy, unless I will actually be with you on the boat!). I'm usually wiped after my dives due to length and therefore, my lowered core temperature. So I USUALLY come in the door, rinse my camera and computer, check my email and then hit the couch for about an hour or two. Then I start thinking about where I am going to go for supper and then I hit the sack early if I am diving the next day as 7:30 comes around quickly! I know...I am not any fun at all.

Not sure where you are staying but sitting in a local cantina in town where they bring you all kinds of free snacks is a great way to enjoy local colour and eat inexpensively. Jeremy knows all my favourites and can direct you accordingly, if that is the sort of thing that floats your boat.

If you have a car, you might head over to the east side for some sun, sand and suds, picking up a rotisserie chicken for a late lunch/early dinner. Afternoon movies at the theatre behind Chedraui are stupid-cheap and there is a bowling alley across the street that many enjoy. If you are athletically inclined, you can buy day passes to the local gym on 11th, just off Melgar...it is a VERY nice gym.

I'd stay out of the main downtown area in the afternoon until the cruisers head back to the mothership...although sitting at Thirsty Cougar on Melgar and watching the world walk by IS entertaining. Some people in other threads have enjoyed chocolate or tequila tours for an afternoon. And there is always San Gervasio ruins.

If you are at ALL inclined to horses and want a horse fix, there is a horse sanctuary on the island owned by a friend. I spend an entire day there helping her out but if you just wanted to come by and see the horses, make a donation, feed them carrots and apples, or groom a horse or two, that is another possibility. If that is of interest, drop me a PM and I can send you details.

I'm sure others will chime in.

 

[mediumone]

Take the ferry over to Playa. Go out for dinner there. There are lots of dining choices on the island, and 100 times more in Playa. There's music most nights somewhere. I'd be glad to give you some restaurant ideas via PM if you'd like -- same with music. Don't buy a round trip ticket, and don't miss the last ferry.

 

[DiverGirl931]

My husband I usually lounge around and eat like Ethiopians...lol

 

[mediumone]

My husband I usually lounge around and eat like Ethiopians...lol

And how do they eat?

Please be specific.

 

[prosdog]

Let's see, I'm 43 years old and I've got a girlfriend 9 years younger than me. I'm diving in the morning and looking for something fun to do in the afternoon? I'd tell you my thoughts but this is a family board...

 

[Basscat]

Depends on where you are staying, and if you have a car rented. I'd definitely hang out on the east side most days. Mosey around town foraging for food and taking in the the local culture is always a joy. I hear Discover Mexico is kind of a fun outing. San Gervasio is great, but would be really hot in the afternoon. Gosh, I miss being there...

 

[tedgarner]

I would go see punta sur. Hit all the beaches on the east side. Go to Coconuts.
You could rent an atv and go on the road past mecallitos.
Come to my house and paint the ceilings (no cost to you) where they leaked.
Hit the plaza on Sunday after 8pm. Go to Wet Wendy's
That is all I have

 

[Darol]

A couple Margs, then Fool Around, more Margs, then Fool Around again.... ect ect ect viagra...

 

[mstevens]

We mostly do what MMM describes, plus maintenance on the house, driving around looking for repair parts, etc.

I have some ideas for activities at my website.