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Ms. Ann Thrope
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Sally, thanks very, very much for the detailed info, especially on expecting a tough ride to Chiquila and putting one of my fears to rest--the ability to just show up and get on a tour the next morning. You didn't buy your bus tickets days ahead of time or anything, did you?
I'm not too worried about hating Holbox. It's always good to know where people are coming from in their opinions. I went to Isla Mujeres about four years ago and thought I'd like it better if it were a bit sleepier! So I suspect I'll find Holbox delightfully quiet--maybe sort of like visiting Tulum or Playa del Carmen 15-20 years ago (which is when I first visited--I liked it that most of the Tulum beach zone had little or no electricity and I had to read by candlelight). Between living in a major city and the fact that I'll be spending most of my time amid the bustle of Cozumel, I can likely appreciate a couple of nights of boring.
We're working on revising our plans slightly so we can spend two nights on Holbox. I will try to nail down a nice-ish hotel room before we go.
I'm not too worried about hating Holbox. It's always good to know where people are coming from in their opinions. I went to Isla Mujeres about four years ago and thought I'd like it better if it were a bit sleepier! So I suspect I'll find Holbox delightfully quiet--maybe sort of like visiting Tulum or Playa del Carmen 15-20 years ago (which is when I first visited--I liked it that most of the Tulum beach zone had little or no electricity and I had to read by candlelight). Between living in a major city and the fact that I'll be spending most of my time amid the bustle of Cozumel, I can likely appreciate a couple of nights of boring.
We're working on revising our plans slightly so we can spend two nights on Holbox. I will try to nail down a nice-ish hotel room before we go.