Day 2

RIU Playacar
Regardless of the beach, we felt that the RIU Tequila was nicer, and we switched resorts. Sydney was afraid it wasn't going to be as nice, but she was sooo happy we moved.

We spent the morning at the beach at the RIU Playcar, and the kids collected shells. Then, we went shopping at the market across the street.

RIU Tequila
They couldn't have been more welcoming. We got an excellent location close to the pool and lobby. Everything is very convenient.

Sam liked going to the pool bar, but he hardly ever ordered anything. Every time we looked for Sydney, she was at the pool bar ordering another drink!

The kids had a lot of fun in the pool, but Syd got too much sun regardless of using 50 SPF. We are going to make her wear a t-shirt the rest of the time in the pool. Syd almost participated in Water Polo.

I had a migraine and went to take something for it, and I guess that mom decided to come back to the room, but she didn't remember which room number. The kids tried to tell her, but she didn't believe them. Sam has a good sense of direction. He knows that it's room 3001. He memorized it after that situation!

Dinner
The kids looked very nice tonight. Sam was so funny. He told me that the Mexican shirt I bought him "smelled,' and it did (like stinky feet)! I told him not to wear it, but he still wanted to. Then, he put the collar up (not sure if they do that anymore, but we're in Mexico!). At first Sam tried to get out of taking a shower, but I told him that he had to. So, while I was busy unpacking everyone, and mom was taking a nap, Sam hid under the luggage holder for about 10 minutes.
They had an Asian theme at the buffet tonight. Sam was amazed that our waitress was the same height as him!

Indians
They had some people dressed as Indians for a photo op at the hotel, so we took pictures. Sam now loves Indians! LOL

Playa Del Carmen
After dinner, we headed to town to do some shopping. We needed to buy biodegradeable sunscreen for Xcaret tomorrow. We did some shopping, and Sam got some amazing deals! He said he loves to shop now! He bought a puppet, a skull, a rubber "MEXICO" bracelet, a necklace with an ant inside, and a wooden toy with a bobble head. Sydney bought a t-shirt, got a free beach bag, and she also bought a wooden toy with a bobble head.

Sam was so excited to see a hotel with ivy growing on it. He just loves that look! He pointed that out to me on Mother's Day when we were in Evanston. I think he's going to be a Designer or Architect.

Fire Show
The fire show at Fusion has always been at 10:00 p.m. We got there a little early to get a seat. We ordered drinks and listened to the band and watched a Belly Dancer. We aked twice about the show and we were told it was at 10:00, then 10:30, and finally at midnight! Well, no way were we staying till midnight when it was almost 11:00. Sydney couldn't even hold her head up.

We left and Sam was whistling and yelling "Taxi." He said he likes riding in taxis because it's so easy. I don't think there's anything he doesn't like. The funny thing is that the line of taxi drivers didn't want to take us (probably because it was so close). They sent us down the street where the next guy tried to send us back. I got irritated and walked to 10th Street where I knew they wouldn't have a problem taking us.

When we returned, the lobby was still bustling although the shows were already over. Sydney was going to bed, but Sam was playing with his puppet.

Photos
I took a lot, but forgot my camera in the room. I will try to post tomorrow because we are going to Xcaret. I hope that the kids enjoy it. I don't think that Sydney has done so much in her life.