Impending Storm

We didn't get a lot of rain while we were in Mexico, but when it came, it came in earnest.

It fell heavily and it was always more than those brief Caribbean showers that we've had in the past, where they were over before you were able to take shelter. These showers lasted all night or all morning.

This particular Friday called for a substantial risk of rain in the afternoon, so DW and I grabbed our snorkel gear in the morning and headed out to the bay, in search of sea turtles. Because there were scattered clouds in the morning sky, fewer people were in the water than usual.

We saw lots of sea life but no turtles.

After nearly an hour of swimming around the bay, DW and I decided to make our way to shore to change into dry clothes and grab a drink before lunch. I made a straight line for the beach, taking me to the area in front of our neighbouring resort, Secrets Akumal, while DW took a diagonal approach, swimming toward our resort. As a result, I made it to shore first and started walking on the beach while I kept an eye on DW.

Turning to look back out to Akumal Bay, I was surprised to see the sky so dark in the distance. Storm clouds were already headed our way and looked menacing. There were people on paddleboards who also seemed to see the blackened sky and started making their way back to shore.

I pulled my smartphone from the small dive bag that I keep around my neck and snapped this photo.

The rain came down just as DW and I made it back to our room. We'd spend the rest of the afternoon indoors, at the buffet, and at the lobby bar.

But not necessarily dry, if you know what I mean.

Happy Friday!