Week 6 in Pez Maya- Coba ruins, a non conventional snorkel and a turtle-tastic experience!

This week, the sea has not been kind to us once again. Unfortunately, this has meant that the new 5-weekers´ first week has not had a lot of diving. Despite this, they are all learning the ways of base life fairly quickly, as many of them have passed their tests, are learning to cook for 31 people and are getting used to waking up at 6am. Spirits are still high and we hope to get back in the water soon!

Due to some recent dry-land days, a number of us managed to check out the Coba ruins, where we rented bicycles and rode around the site, then climbed the biggest pyramid there. We also had intentions of visiting Akumal (a turtle bay) afterwards so we all had brought our masks and snorkels with us to the top of the pyramid. Although we ran out of time they didn´t go unused… check out the picture!

Speaking of turtles, our second group of turtlers headed off to turtle camp for 2 nights to monitor turtles… turtle! This involved walking through the night from 9pm until 3am along the most popular nesting beach in Quintana Roo. It was tiring, but most definitely worth it. They watched as a female Loggerhead turtle laid 105 eggs, covered the egg chamber and then, exhausted, made her way back to the sea. The permanent volunteers at the camp took measurements of shell size, and tag markings, and had to relocate and mark the nest as it was in danger of being un-earthed by tourists. It was turtle-tastic, and those who have not been to turtle camp yet are eager to be picked next!

Week 6 in Pez Maya- Coba ruins, a non conventional snorkel and a turtle-tastic experience!