top five

earlier this week, T and i got back from a little winter vacation with m+j to playa del carmen, mexico. it was the perfect getaway with our best friends, and filled with more inside jokes and memories than i can count. 

we are still settling back into our routine sans 80 degree temps, ceviche and taco breaks, and mescal-rita refreshments. but, i felt a mini recap was in order while we get back into the swing of things. although i thought i'd switch things up this time since it was so unbelievably dynamite, and instead do a top five recap. so, without further ado, here's my top five favorite moments from our friendcation. enjoy!

we spent the better part of the day sailing on a catamaran, and took a swim break at a coral reef. right when i jumped in the water, a sea turtle swam under me - i couldn't believe my luck, i was so excited. T, michael, and i snorkeled around the reef, and at one point i turned my head to find a sea turtle coming up to meet me face to face. i'm talking less than a foot away, guys...i actually squealed out-loud. it was amazing! plus, there were loads of huge sting rays swimming all around us, and very curious, and colorful fish. color me cloud nine!

[living the good life]

one of our days out and about, we took the ferry to cozumel to take m+j to our favorite hidden beach. we first learned about it during our honeymoon, and has since been our number one beach of all time. we just had to introduce them as we knew they'd love it as much as we do. and, surprise, surprise, they loved it. not only was the beach picture perfect (even with overcast and occasional showers), the water was stunning and perfect for snorkeling with all of the colorful fish. an added bonus, it happens to have some of the best ceviche and spicy salsa we have ever had...we are still talking about it.

after getting settled into our airbnb, exploring the area, and having dinner, we decided to have a nightcap at our neighborhood bar just across the street. holy cow, what a find! those mescal-ritas were so tasty. the perfect mix of tart, spicy, and just a hint of sweet. plus, the atmosphere was too inviting. had we not been so tired, we could have stayed all night. an added bonus was that their dj played a great mix of 90s and 80s throwbacks that had us singing along - still unsure if that was their intention ;)

taking m+j to our favorite hole-in-the-wall dinner spot. the food is perfectly executed and unique. the atmosphere is nestled into an area that is so much like a jungle, you'd swear you were actually in one...complete with bird calls, rivers running throughout, and tucked into the trees. during our delicious dinner, a rain shower came through and added that much more to the intimate setting of the night while we dined under the canopy.  

the last, will sound the simplest, but spending time on the beach in playa with T, and m+j. just being able to enjoy in those moments that we were all there together on this amazing adventure. that was pretty wonderful.