Enjoying the Moment

I brought three video cameras and a gimbal for my smartphone. Upon further reflection, it was all for naught.

The last three times that I've been on the Mayan Riviera, I've shot video footage and have created content for my YouTube channel. I was incredibly inspired by my first video, though I was learning how to use my first 360-degree camera and wasn't sure I'd have anything to share, and then my video from my second trip brought the most views of any video I've shared on my channel.

On DW's and my third visit to the area, and our second stay at the Akumal Bay Beach and Wellness Resort, we met someone who had made their decision to come to the resort after watching that popular video. 

On this visit, we're with two other couples, some of our closest friends, and though I've brought lots of gear, I'm not feeling the need to capture video. I've even taken few stills, compared with previous visits.

When I've shot video, I've had technical difficulties: batteries have died; the cameras weren't recording when I thought they were, or were recording when I didn't know that they were.

And one camera, which was in a waterproof case, started taking in water because of a faulty seal.

I gave up and packed away my equipment, deciding that I wasn't going to capture any more video, that I was just going to enjoy my time with DW and our friends.

Ever since I've made this decision, I've been much more relaxed and am really enjoying this vacation.

Too bad we've only got a couple of days left.