Monday, February 14, 2011

Guatemala Anyone

We have had a last minute cancellation for our Guatemala Tour coming
up next week!  This is a long shot but thought we would put the word
out to see if anyone might know of someone who would be interested in
joining us for this fabulous tour!  Information can be found at...

http://www.brentstours.com/

Click on link at left for Guatemala 2011.

Also check out slideshow at

http://picasaweb.google.com/netmadre/Guatemala#

Email us ASAP if you know of anyone who may be interested.   Of course
they will need to have a valid passport for travel outside the U.S.

--
Brent Fieldsted
Brent's Tours
http://brentstours.com/

Monday, February 7, 2011

It's Over But Not Forgotten

Greetings to all!


We have just concluded a wonderful adventure, and a big part of this was the people who were with us. Of course a special thanks goes to Steve who so efficiently took care of the hundreds of details in setting everything in motion, and to Brent and Marsha. I know this is a business with them, but I felt as though they were friends guiding us on a tour of some of their favorite places... They are incredible...

And a big thank you to several who helped make this a memorable tour: Kirk for guiding to us to that excellent kitchen across from the hotel in Playa Del Carmen, Heidi who showed a remarkable example of good cheer in the face of adversity while waiting for her wandering suitcase, Kelly who shared her poignant story, Chris, who was an example of how we hope all our children and grandchildren would act on a tour, Ann for her beautiful voice, Sheri, whose smile was bright, even when climbing a steep temple,

Gay Nell who shared her testimony and set an example of courage, Carol, who never found a cenote she didn’t like, Jan who set a perfect Sabbath tone with his beautiful poem, sweet Noreen (now an adopted member of the Clark-Harrison families) who I hope will remember not to pack obsidian knives in her carry-on next time, and all the Berretts who concluded each night with a wild game of Texas Hold’em, (or maybe something a little tamer... )

And of course our own family, including sister, kids, nieces and nephews....It was great getting to know all of you better and to see you interacting with cousins that you seldom see. We worried that the Clark and Harrison contingents were a little overwhelming at times.

A final word for the Gundersons... Our prayers are with you as you work to resolve the terrible damage to your home. We sincerely pray that you will be able to quickly get everything in order to once again enjoy your retirement retreat.


Zane and Renee


First Video Clip

Over the next few days I will post a few of the videos I took on tour.  The first segment is from Cenote Ik-kil.

Group Picture with Ann

Here is a new group photo from our tour including Ann who we have added in.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Day 8 -- More Playa, Xcaret, etc.












Our last full day in Mexico was spent at Playa del Carmen and the surrounding areas, including Xcaret, Xplor, Tulum, and more.  Here are just a few pics.  Tomorrow, it is back to the great USA and winter. :(

Friday, February 4, 2011

Day 7 -- Playa del Carmen












Today we spent in Play del Carmen with our group experiencing all sorts of adventures including Tulum, Xcaret, fishing, snorkeling, catamaran rides, and much more.  As for this camera, we spent time on the beach and snorkeling.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Day 6 -- Buying Hammocks, Cenote Xkeken, Coba, and Playa del Carmen





 
 








 
Today we left Merida for Play del Carmen with tour stops at the prison hammock shop, Cenote Xkeken, and Coba.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Day 5 - Merida, Kabah, Santa Elena, and Uxmal































Today we ventured to the Merida Museum then off to the Mayan ruins of Kabah, a brief stop at the small town of Santa Elena, then to ruins of Uxmal for a guided tour, a nice dinner, then the evening light show.