Our Vacation in Cancun, Mexico in One Post

We had such a great time in Cancun, Mexico that we almost did not want to leave. We thought about moving the family there until it started raining toward the end of the trip. So many interesting things happened in the span of the short week that I can only focus on the events of just LaShawanda and me.

Here's a slideshow of LaShawanda and my Cancun vacation highlights of LaShawanda and which you can enjoy. I kept it short to the events of just us.

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Prom Expo at the Christiana Hilton

Prom season is here and the 2nd Annual Prom Expo and Fashion Show Extravaganza highlighted some of the best dresses and complimenting tuxes available. Presented by the Formal Dress Project and Especially For You Events, the event was narrated by the reigning Miss Teen Delaware and featured entertainment by participants of the Delaware Teen Idol.
The Formal Dress Project is an organization whose mission is to provide under-privileged youth with the opportunity to obtain formal prom gowns. They collect new and gently-used dresses. With assistance from The Foster Care Association, YWCA, Rose Hill Community Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Club, St. James Millcreek and other volunteers, girls will have the opportunity to shop for a dress, free of charge.

Fashions were provided by Morgans of Delaware Ave, Davids Bridal and Matthews Formal Wear. Jewelry was provided by lia sophia. Flowers were provided by Bloomsberry Flowers. Hair and make up were provided by Paul Mithcell, The Delaware Academy. I was on hand to provide complimentary photography coverage of the event.

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Another lia sophia Gift at Cancun

It was nice coming in from our day trip to find another little gift on our bed. Peter and Bonni left a wonderful snapshot book for LaShawanda to place special photos from our trip. Needless to say, she will have many from which to choose.

A Chichen-Itza Adventure

From our room I was able to capture a beautiful sunrise peeking over the resort. Before we leave, I will need to venture out early to catch the sunrise from the beach.

This was a great way to start off our day with an adventure to Chichen Itza. Our tour guide told us this one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. This means we were given a full history lesson of the Mayan people, the site and just about everything else on our 2 hour drive to the site and 3 hour plus time there. I soaked it in. Others in my immediate group did not.

I have not seen the pyramids, so the Temple of Kukulkan was huge. The most amazing thing was the precision of the Mayans in constructing it. I can see why it made a world wonder.

Unlike the Egyptians, the structures have no tunnels or interior chambers. They are built on a sub-base of stone and other fill material. The shell is where the details are applied. The Temple of Kukulkan, however, is built over another structure.
All of the major structures are roped off, not allowing visitors to climb the steps. Just looking at the steep sloe is intimidating enough.

The picture above gives a good reference of the height of the goal in the Great Ballcourt. No one is sure of the exact game rules, but the players had to basically put a solid rubber ball through the goal using their hips. The winning team's captain was later sacrificed and his head placed amongst others (photo below).
Though this was an all day tour, we still had a little time to kick back and have some fun at the Chichen Itza resort.

Fiesta Time lia sophia Style

lia sophia knows how to throw a great reception / party. Hosted on the terrace overlooking the sunset, the one thousand or so attendees grouped together for a large portrait and then quickly spread to the many dining stations. LaShawanda and some of her team were available for a quick pose shot. They quickly went into fun mode (see the video in the earlier post).
There was live music, dancing and lots of networking within and between different regions.

The sunset was wonderful. Now I am ready to the view the sunrise from our room's balcony as LaShawanda and I get ready for an early morning trip into the jungle.