June 22, 2011

tulum.

Mexico took my breath away more times than I could keep count, and especially so during our visit to the Tulum ruins. While we are all about vacationing and kicking up our heels, we also wanted to get to know the country and some of it's history so we took a taxi from the resort and headed to the closest ruins. J and I were in awe while we walked through the ruins and listened to the tour guide tell us about the incredible history of the Mayan people. We fell in love with the home of Ixchel, the goddess of fertility, where you can still see the engravings on the walls of a baby and a woman giving birth in the squatting position. Mayan women used to leave gifts outside her door in exchange for her blessings, and standing in front of her home with baby bump in tow felt very special for us. Then there was the Tulum beach just beneath the historical cliff. It was glorious and all I wanted to do was jump into those waves!

My husband took such amazing photos during our trip, i'll always have the memories in my mind yes, but we have these beautiful images that we can always look back on as well. Love you J!

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29 comments:

  1. Stunning pics and great baby bump update! Xoxo

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  2. Great pictures!! My husband and I actually went to Mexico for our honeymoon. Tulum was one of our excursions too! We loved it. Thanks for bringing back those sweet memories!

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  3. Wow, Mexico looks spectacular. Such beautiful photos, the one fourth from the bottom is my favourite. I would kill someone to be at that beach right now.

    You are looking very well, ma'am!

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  4. Great pics indeed - wonderful! :-)

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  5. Such an amazing looking place! And wonderful pictures! Looks like so much fun :)

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  6. great photos! I'd love to know more about your camera before my trip this year
    dallas
    http://dillydallas.blogspot.com

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  7. oh man, this looks like so much fun.

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  8. oh my goodness! how beautiful!

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  9. Lovin' your photographs! What a gorgeous place! You look fabulous too! :)

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  10. Yes indeed these are great photos! Love the last two of you both!

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  11. Your photo's are gorgeous! It's my first time stopping by - I really like your blog! Congrats on your baby and I was so sad to read about your gorgeous cat. My mom had a Somali for years - similar to yours - they are so sweet! My mom just suddenly lost one of her cats and it just breaks your heart. Our pets are family and bring so much to our lives.

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  12. Such joyful memories ....xoxo

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  13. Looks AMAZING! I want to be there!
    xo

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  14. oh so beautiful....love the pictures....beautiful scenery.....


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  15. People keep telling me I "can't" go to Mexico anymore and it's too dangerous and that there's crime and drug wars exploding everywhere, and while some of this does exist, of course, Mexico is a good sized country and I know there's still a world of wonderful places to explore and many, many good spirited hearts existing within it ... and I've also been told "no one" takes a vacation to Mexico anymore, so thank you for posting these, I may just have to save them to show next time someone says this to me.

    Glad you had such a wonderful trip!

    Love,
    S-C

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  16. It looks like you had a great vacation. I love, love, love Tulum. Gorgeous! Congrats on your little lemon. :) Hope you are feeling well.

    Thanks for your comment!

    Heather

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  17. oh you look stunning...how special for you to be amongst the ruins - honouring the women who have birthed before you.

    We always wanted to use a 'tree' name for our first-born, something that represented growth and renewal. We eventually decided on 'Che' but it wasn't until I was reading a book (when he was two) that I found out that the Mayan meaning of Che is 'tree'. I was dumb-founded!

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  18. Thanks for stopping by! Fabulous photos! I've only been to Cuba so far, but I think Mexico is on our list for the next vacation spot!! :D You look fan-freaking-tastic by the way!

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  19. i knew something was up when i saw your new profile pic, you are a harmony of zen perfection!!!! love the poses on the beach and J outdid himself with the photo assemblage. the man has his finger on the very pulse of life and looks mighty handsome too i might add!

    stunning couple, stunning location. i'd be living off the fumes of that for a very long time, i'm sure it's healed spots in you and infused more light while baby grows. so happy for you. xo ♥

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  20. Nadine XXXXJune 25, 2011

    Hey Chiquita!! one word MARVELOUS!! and i'm not talking about mexico i'm talking about two beautifull and amazing freinds. Luv you guy's son much

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  21. i am itching to travel! natasha, mexico looks breathtaking! glad you enjoyed it to the max. i think i'm going to have to take a trip soon :).
    j.

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  22. oooooohhh I miss Tulum! Boooo I want to go back nowwww. It looks like you had a fabulous time

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  23. Looks gorgeous and lush, I will have to make it there someday

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  24. wonderful pictures!
    I want to go to hollyday me too!!! ^^
    marti
    Glamour Marmalade

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  25. Looks like an amazing trip!! You look so adorable with your little baby bump. I've been scrolling through your blog and your photos are just amazing!

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  26. What a cute tiny bump you have! Beautiful pics of Mexico. You make me want to book a trip right now!

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  27. Stunning photos, you are both glowing with happiness! x

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  28. Wonderful photos! looks like Magical place, very beautiful!

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