Huatulco Mexico June 2-9, 2007

Jamie getting off the plane in Huatuco, Oaxaca, Mexico.

2009-02-11T17:10:08Z

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Jamie getting off the plane in Huatuco, Oaxaca, Mexico.

Partying at the hotel bar the first night we were there.

2009-02-11T17:08:56Z

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Partying at the hotel bar the first night we were there.

Early Morning Shot from our hotel balcony. It was actually prettier than this picture looks because the light wasn't very good.

2009-06-26T03:46:13Z

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Early Morning Shot from our hotel balcony. It was actually prettier than this picture looks because the light wasn't very good.

I went for an early morning run and found this path through the jungle.

2009-06-26T03:48:10Z

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I went for an early morning run and found this path through the jungle.

the path led to this pretty little, secluded beach called Arrocito. Once again the light wasn't very good so the picture doesn't do justice to the actual place.

2009-06-26T03:45:36Z

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the path led to this pretty little, secluded beach called Arrocito. Once again the light wasn't very good so the picture doesn't do justice to the actual place.

the path led to this pretty little, secluded beach called Arrocito. Once again the light wasn't very good so the picture doesn't do justice to the actual place.

2009-06-26T03:49:31Z

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the path led to this pretty little, secluded beach called Arrocito. Once again the light wasn't very good so the picture doesn't do justice to the actual place.

I Thought these birds in a tree looked pretty cool.

2009-06-26T03:45:59Z

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I Thought these birds in a tree looked pretty cool.

Tangolunda Bay

2009-06-26T03:43:36Z

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Tangolunda Bay

After a nice long run look who I find still sleeping away in the hotel room when I return.

2009-02-11T17:10:42Z

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After a nice long run look who I find still sleeping away in the hotel room when I return.

Once again thanks mom and dad for the name you gave me. lol. I guess they know girls names even in Mexico.

2009-06-26T03:40:38Z

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Once again thanks mom and dad for the name you gave me. lol. I guess they know girls names even in Mexico.

Jamie on the beach at Tangolunda.

2009-06-26T04:08:59Z

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Jamie on the beach at Tangolunda.

Me on the beach at Tangolunda.

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Me on the beach at Tangolunda.

Jamie on the beach at Tangolunda.

2009-06-26T03:46:26Z

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Jamie on the beach at Tangolunda.

A shot of Jamie out on the kayak

2009-06-26T03:42:52Z

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A shot of Jamie out on the kayak

Me just being a gangsta.

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Me just being a gangsta.

Me out on the sea kayak

2009-02-11T17:07:37Z

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Me out on the sea kayak

Jamie sea kayaking.

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Jamie sea kayaking.

Jamie out on the sea kayak.

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Jamie out on the sea kayak.

Jamie just admiring the view.

2009-02-11T17:06:57Z

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Jamie just admiring the view.

Me and a smudge on the camera lens.

2009-06-26T03:52:21Z

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Me and a smudge on the camera lens.

Me and a smudge on the camera lens.

2009-06-26T03:49:39Z

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Me and a smudge on the camera lens.

Me clowning around out on the kayak.

2009-06-26T03:37:51Z

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Me clowning around out on the kayak.

Jamie out on the kayak.

2009-06-26T03:55:53Z

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Jamie out on the kayak.

Our fist underwater test of the new SeaLife Digital water camera.

2009-06-26T03:54:45Z

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Our fist underwater test of the new SeaLife Digital water camera.

I love the bubbles coming out of Jamies nose in this picture..

2009-11-12T15:43:44Z

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I love the bubbles coming out of Jamies nose in this picture..

Ahhhh isn't that sweet?

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Ahhhh isn't that sweet?

Jamie enjoying a beverage at the swim up bar.

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Jamie enjoying a beverage at the swim up bar.

Me at the swim-up bar.

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Me at the swim-up bar.

For some reason every girl seems to like a picture of their toes at the beach.

2009-11-12T15:43:44Z

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For some reason every girl seems to like a picture of their toes at the beach.

Me out in the ocean all alone. I imagine I probably had to pee. lol.

2009-11-12T15:43:44Z

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Me out in the ocean all alone. I imagine I probably had to pee. lol.

A palapa on the beach.

2009-11-12T15:43:44Z

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A palapa on the beach.

I caught a little crab but you can't really see it in this pic.

2009-11-12T15:43:44Z

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I caught a little crab but you can't really see it in this pic.

More of Tangolunda Bay.

2009-11-12T15:43:44Z

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More of Tangolunda Bay.

More of Tangolunda Bay.

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More of Tangolunda Bay.

Jamie out on a pier with the Quinta Real in the background.

2009-11-12T15:43:44Z

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Jamie out on a pier with the Quinta Real in the background.

The Quinta Real. I guess the big ballas stay here.

2009-11-12T15:43:44Z

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The Quinta Real. I guess the big ballas stay here.

Self-portrait out on the pier.

2009-06-26T03:38:02Z

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Self-portrait out on the pier.

Jamie under the waterfall at the pool.

2009-02-11T17:03:16Z

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Jamie under the waterfall at the pool.

Me under the waterfall at the pool,

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Me under the waterfall at the pool,

Jamie half-submerged

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Jamie half-submerged

Palapas by the pool

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Palapas by the pool

Jamie and I in the pool

2009-06-26T03:35:38Z

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Jamie and I in the pool

Jamie in the pool

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Jamie in the pool

We rented a Jeep and drove fairly deep into the mountains/jungle to see some waterfalls (Cascadas Magicas) that we heard about. This is one of the vistas along the way.

2009-06-26T03:38:49Z

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We rented a Jeep and drove fairly deep into the mountains/jungle to see some waterfalls (Cascadas Magicas) that we heard about. This is one of the vistas along the way.

Jamie out the Jeep window.

2009-06-26T03:38:53Z

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Jamie out the Jeep window.

Crossing a bridge.

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Crossing a bridge.

More of the local flora

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More of the local flora

More of the local flora

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More of the local flora

On the trail to the waterfalls. These are our impromptu tour guides that a local family sent along with us for 60 pesos ($6 USD). We at first thought the daughters just wanted to go see th ...

2009-06-26T03:34:15Z

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On the trail to the waterfalls. These are our impromptu tour guides that a local family sent along with us for 60 pesos ($6 USD). We at first thought the daughters just wanted to go see th ...

The first of the falls.

2009-06-26T03:36:06Z

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The first of the falls.

Jamie walking the trail to the falls.

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Jamie walking the trail to the falls.

The largest of the falls.

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The largest of the falls.

Jamie and the falls.

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Jamie and the falls.

Me with the falls behind.

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Me with the falls behind.

The largest of the falls.

2009-06-26T03:37:22Z

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The largest of the falls.

Crossing a bridge.

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Crossing a bridge.

Jamie and I. And before anyone asks, no I am not carrying a purse of any kind.

2009-06-26T03:40:37Z

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Jamie and I. And before anyone asks, no I am not carrying a purse of any kind.

This cave (or cueva as they called it) actually leads up behind the falls. Pretty awesome.

2009-06-26T03:51:06Z

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This cave (or cueva as they called it) actually leads up behind the falls. Pretty awesome.

Jamie entering the cave

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Jamie entering the cave

Jamie entering the cave

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Jamie entering the cave

Jamie behind the falls.

2009-06-26T03:32:52Z

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Jamie behind the falls.

A shot from behind the falls.

2009-06-26T03:33:22Z

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A shot from behind the falls.

I walked through the waterfall and stood out in front while Jamie took this pic from behind.

2009-06-26T03:34:05Z

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I walked through the waterfall and stood out in front while Jamie took this pic from behind.

A shot of me in front of the cave and falls.

2009-06-26T03:31:55Z

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A shot of me in front of the cave and falls.

A shot down the cascades.

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A shot down the cascades.

One last picture of the bigger falls.

2009-02-11T17:02:20Z

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One last picture of the bigger falls.

A shot from the side of the falls.

2009-06-26T03:39:52Z

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A shot from the side of the falls.

Some more of the falls.

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Some more of the falls.

Jamie taking a dip in the pool below the waterfalls

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Jamie taking a dip in the pool below the waterfalls

Me going for a swim

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Me going for a swim

One of the waterfalls

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One of the waterfalls

Jamie and I in front of one of the falls

2009-06-26T03:41:21Z

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Jamie and I in front of one of the falls

Jamie in a cave behind one of the falls

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Jamie in a cave behind one of the falls

Me behind the falls

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Me behind the falls

The composition isn't too good on this pic but it was inside of this pretty neat little cave.

2009-06-26T03:39:13Z

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The composition isn't too good on this pic but it was inside of this pretty neat little cave.

One of the falls

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One of the falls

Jamie going for a swim

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Jamie going for a swim

Jamie trying to muster the courage to jump in. It sure was a long drop.

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Jamie trying to muster the courage to jump in. It sure was a long drop.

Some more of the falls.

2009-06-26T03:45:16Z

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Some more of the falls.

Jamie and our little tour guides. Both of these girls were so sweet and nice. Many times on this trip I found myself wishing that my spanish was better. This was definitely one of those t ...

2009-02-11T16:56:46Z

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Jamie and our little tour guides. Both of these girls were so sweet and nice. Many times on this trip I found myself wishing that my spanish was better. This was definitely one of those t ...

This girl flagged us down and wanted to sell us this bird for 300 pesos ($30 USD). It was a very pretty bird.

2009-06-26T03:39:27Z

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This girl flagged us down and wanted to sell us this bird for 300 pesos ($30 USD). It was a very pretty bird.

Then this girl came out with a much larger bird in this cage. I'm no bird expert but I'm pretty sure this is a hawk. I couldn't believe they had this type of bird in a cage like that. He ...

2009-02-11T16:56:39Z

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Then this girl came out with a much larger bird in this cage. I'm no bird expert but I'm pretty sure this is a hawk. I couldn't believe they had this type of bird in a cage like that. He ...

Some chickens a persons yard.

2009-06-26T03:51:31Z

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Some chickens a persons yard.

A momma and baby chickens crossing the street.

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A momma and baby chickens crossing the street.

Crossing a big bridge.

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Crossing a big bridge.

A burro lounging near a mud puddle.

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A burro lounging near a mud puddle.

There were many of these animals all alongside the road.

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There were many of these animals all alongside the road.

A common mud-brick dwelling that is encountered along the drive to the falls.

2009-06-26T03:40:02Z

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A common mud-brick dwelling that is encountered along the drive to the falls.

After the falls we drove up the coast for about an hour to a place called Mazunte. We found this beautiful beach with almost no people on it.

2009-06-26T03:50:33Z

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After the falls we drove up the coast for about an hour to a place called Mazunte. We found this beautiful beach with almost no people on it.

After the falls we drove up the coast for about an hour to a place called Mazunte. We found this beautiful beach with almost no people on it.

2009-02-11T16:57:18Z

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After the falls we drove up the coast for about an hour to a place called Mazunte. We found this beautiful beach with almost no people on it.

Jamie heading into the sea

2009-06-26T03:31:30Z

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Jamie heading into the sea

Here's a shot of Jamie with the Mazunte high-rises in the background :)

2009-06-26T03:34:16Z

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Here's a shot of Jamie with the Mazunte high-rises in the background :)

Me in the water at Mazunte.

2009-02-11T16:57:55Z

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Me in the water at Mazunte.

After the falls we drove up the coast for about an hour to a place called Mazunte. We found this beautiful beach with almost no people on it.

2009-06-26T03:44:48Z

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After the falls we drove up the coast for about an hour to a place called Mazunte. We found this beautiful beach with almost no people on it.

Jamie on Mazunte beach.

2009-06-26T03:38:28Z

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Jamie on Mazunte beach.

A shot from our beach-side restaurant.

2009-02-11T16:56:56Z

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A shot from our beach-side restaurant.

Enjoying a cool Bohemia.

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Enjoying a cool Bohemia.

Jamie sipping a Corona.

2009-06-26T03:37:13Z

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Jamie sipping a Corona.

Jamie was pretty proud of herself for this picture. It is very beautiful.

2009-06-26T03:39:49Z

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Jamie was pretty proud of herself for this picture. It is very beautiful.

While we enjoyed our lunch these guys right below us were busy working on their fishing nets.

2009-06-26T03:39:51Z

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While we enjoyed our lunch these guys right below us were busy working on their fishing nets.