Tuesday, Dec. 09, 2003 - 2:57 p.m.
Didn't check the time when I first woke up but I noticed the sky was barely red so I got up and walked to a rock outcropping where I could watch the sunrise and take pictures.
The clouds were in the perfect place. I watched the sun rise and prayed, took pictures and was simply struck by the awe and beauty. It's still ultra windy, a steady warm wind off the ocean. It's stirred up the water so the pelicans are out in force diving for food. They seem to line up in formation then peeling off one at a time when they see their prey, plunging into the ocean after hovering at a standstill. They come up, flap once and float for a while before taking off again. They push with both feet as they leave the water to get an extra boost-kinda like a long jumper.
The eagles are also lined up along the coast catching the breeze-they don't move at all, it's almost like they're sentries protecting the pelicans.
Suddenly I feel alone. I feel God's presence but I wish there was a person here to experience this with. My mind drifts off to those I love and how I'd love to be sharing this with them, one at a time. Sadness wells up as the waves crash in front of me on the rocks. I think of my dad and thank him for all he's done for me and how much I miss him...The sun is up above the clouds, the day has begun!!!
Malo Ki'in!!
Had a great bfast of banana pancakes smothered in yogurt, granola, melon, and orange. Got to church finally. It's behind the bank AND the police station. Apparently I was looking behind the old station. A local person directed me to the "Iglesia catolico", I went and prayed there for a safe journey. More people there getting ready for an entorchado procession....
I pack up, say my adieux's and hit the road for Playa Del Carmen....
