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Hubby and I went to Cancun, It was great. Nice warm with breezes to keep the bugs off- actually a little too much breeze, it almost felt like Kansas. It was windy enough that the Red Flags were out everyday. The eve we arrived was just gorgeous, we had a fresh grilled dinner ocean side outdoors with the fresh air, we relaxed, we talked about how easy getting thru customs, immigration etc was. We laughed about the really really pushy sales people that it is best to just ignore at the airport. The trip kicked into slow gear the next day- we got up and attended out Time Share presentation then decided to go to the local shopping center and wander around and get our town bearings. We also saw a nice sunset and listened to some of the blaring music and wandered thru a Mexican market where it was fun to haggle with the shop owners. Day 2 was a little ocean hop- you see all 7 colors of the ocean on the way over- to Isle Mujeres (Island of Women) 
We rented a scooter and went all over the island, we ended up at the most eastern tip of Mexico. It was a wonderful day- we even did a international house hunter- we went to a 600k open house on the island - it would have been grand to live right there on the sea wall. Ok- play time is over now we rent a car and drive in country to Chichen Itza -  a must see if you are that close. Amazing Ruins These relics are still standing- a tribute to the craftsmanship, Now however I have not seen anything recently built in Mexico that will last that long. IMHO they have cheapened the site by allowing all the vendors in, you are constantly hounded to buy things, wish they would leave them outside the grounds. We saw the observatory where the Mayan Calendar was designed. We asked our Mayan Guide what they thought about the 2012 hoopla- he said the Mayans live in the moment, you should enjoy whatever you are doing. He said they would just start the calendar all over again- no big deal. Now we had a little excitement on the way back to Cancun- I had left the passports in the Hotel safe- remember that fact. We came up on a Military road stop. They started speaking Spanish and I tried one of the phrases I had learned and he really started speaking Spanish- so I told him I did not speak that well. he said to Step out of the car immediately- Told him THAT I understood- keep in mind no passports and these guys had AK47's. We were both trying to stay cool. They patted down the car looking for drugs and lucky enough they let us go. Take away 1. KEEP YOUR PASSPORT with you. 2. There is a reason you pay 25.00 to use the Cuota road (toll road) vs the Libre road (free road). Live and Learn. Our last full day was a oceanside horseback ride and Larry Ziplined thru the trees about 60 foot off the ground on 12 zip lines he was in heaven. Then since we were out that way, we went to Tulum,  ruins that are on the ocean and surrounded by a wall. Much better guide and no vendors inside. However I did for the first time in my life have to pay to use a toilet (one with no lid but the real kicker is that you had to guess how much toilet paper you might need and pick it up out of a shoebox before you went in. I highly recommend the trip to anyone. Learn some Spanish words and life will be easier and more pleasant. The people of the Yucatan are very friendly. Now about the title I am sure you are wondering about- well I used ALL of my spoons for that week and the next. I am just now coming out of the physical funk but am in a mental one- this too will pass. Here is a link to an article that will help explain to anyone how chronic illness affects your everyday life EVERYDAY.
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