Evening in the plaza

You know when something plain becomes special?  That's how it was for me at the plaza last night.

The light in the early evening, around sunset, is really nice here. As it is in many places.  The evening air is also very nice.  Just a little cooler than the days, which can be hot. So last night, I went for a bike ride about 1 hour before sunset.

I decided that downtown would be my destination.  To people watch.  It was so lovely!

Initially, I sat by the water just beside the passenger ferry terminal.  I often wondered how 3 companies can run ferries about every hour each, and stay in business.  The number of people coming and going is how!  So many!  Of every kind!

Then, I went to the main plaza.  Which they renovated extensively last year.  They did such a nice job!  They installed water fountains that the kids, and adults, can play in.  A fun colourful "Isla Cozumel" sign that tourists can pose with.  And beautiful lights that shine on the trees and change colours slowly.  Of course,  there are also lots of benches to sit on to rest and people watch.

One of the best things, is that there is a real mix of people.  Some tourists.  But lots of locals, enjoying their world! 

I enjoyed all of that.  But the best part, in many ways, was my chit chat with Brisas.  A really nice Mexican lady who's studying to be an English teacher.  We chatted about all sorts of things, for about an hour.  Including life in Cozumel, her 12 year old daughter Victoria, cochinito pibil, maple syrup, and the aurora borealis (her words and question!). We also laughed really hard when I was looking for the Spanish word for "excited".  The right word is "emocionada".  But I always wanna say "exitado".  Which is a real word.  But for use in the bedroom....

Pictures

1) Kids playing in the fountain.  The little guy on the tricycle just kept going around and around the fountain.  His bike didn't have pedals.  He just pushed with his feet. Adorable!  So were the brother/sister (?) in their underwear!
2) Brisas and her daughter Victoria.  Such nice people!  Victoria was roller blading.  And has a beautiful smile!2) The fun Isla Cozumel sign.  So popular for photos!
3) The beautiful lights on the trees.  It was really hard to choose just one picture...

4) A little girl and her dog
5) The sunset.  Pretty!