Rachel's Diaries: Bucket List | Mexico & 1 Of The Wonders

The weekend is finally here and I hope you've all got a fab one planned. As you all know I've decided to get back into setting some goals and trying my best to achieve them. Also known as my Bucket List I did a post about it and you can read it here.

Thinking about my life before I had the little munchkin got me thinking about the things I've already done and I'd like to take you on that little journey and revisit something that was on my bucket list for years and I never in a million years dreamed that I would do it.

Back in 2008 I was fortunate enough to go on holiday to the beautiful island of Cozumel in Mexico. I stayed in a gorgeous all inclusive hotel. Since it was Mexico I wanted to experience and explore as much as possible because lets face it these kinds of holiday's don't come about too often. For me visiting such a country is a once in a lifetime chance.

Cozumel is an island located in the Caribbean Sea. The island's economy is based mainly on tourism. It's such a beautiful place and great for learning about Mayan culture. Our hotel room was right on the beach so we were lucky enough to go snorkeling a few times. It's the best place to go if you want to go scuba diving or snorkeling.

First on my list Swimming With Dolphins. I think this is on most people's lists and such an amazing experience. I had the time of my life. I'm so glad I could experience this and get it crossed off the list. Words can't describe how it felt to be with such amazing mammals, up close and personal.

Next up on my list was of course visiting 1 of the 7 wonders of the world, Chichen Itza. I'm such a sight seeing geek when it comes to my holidays. I'm that person who researches places to go and visit ~~months~~ weeks before the holiday. Mexico was no exception. The trip to Chichen Itza was amazing! We spent the day walking around and learning all about the Mayan culture.

Chichen Itza was one of the largest Maya cities and it was likely to have been one of the mythical great cities. It's just beautiful.

The same day we travelled to Chichen Itza we stopped off at a beautiful Mayan Cenote. Cenote means sacred well, and had great significance for the Maya. First, they represented the main water supply in a land that has no surface water bodies and suffers long dry seasons. As a consequence, all Mayan villages were built in the vicinity of a cenote, in order to secure a permanent water supply. Second, cenotes were also important for religious reasons. They believed cenotes to be portals to the underworld and a way to communicate with the gods. Archaeological research has found evidence of religious ceremonies that took place in or around cenotes, including human sacrifices.

Awwwww, look how young I looked! Haha, this was such an amazing trip and I'm so glad I've done it. If you get a chance to go to Mexico do it. It's such a beautiful country and full of so much culture! I learnt a lot from this trip!

I hope you've enjoyed revisiting this amazing trip with me. Have you ever been to Mexico?? What about swimming with dolphins??