Our next adventure was the complete opposite of the adrenaline-pumping one we had just completed. We were going to explore the jungle by foot now.
Of course, this jungle was not the most popular one in the world, but it definitely had its charm.
Like all jungles though, it definitely had a mysterious nature about it. What would we find once we entered?
My favorite moment of the day was when we took a minute to simply enjoy the sounds of our surroundings. It reminded me of the time I was floating down the Amazon underneath a sea of stars with a choir of animals serenading me. As travelers our energy tends to be “up in the air” and we need experiences like this to ground us.
On our way out of the jungle we were given a parting gift, something that expressed exactly what I was feeling. . .
Beautiful photos! I can’t believe how big that lily pad is. Where in Mexico is this? I wanna go!
Thank you! I’m not sure of the exact name, but here is the link to the tour: http://www.yucatan-holidays.com/tours-and-attractions/kanche-yucatan-adventure-tour.php
Jungles are fascinating… I love those crazy trees with a million roots.
Agree and me too!!! 🙂
Love it! Is that a heart-shape in the tree trunk of the last photo? LOL I may be imagining things now! Come back to swim with whale sharks!!
Siii un corazon! One of my ultimate dreams is to swim with the whale sharks!!!
The heart tree trunk is my favorite image. I love the everpresence of hearts in the jungle. I went on a jungle safari in Colombia and walked through the jungle in Guatemala as well and both experiences left me impressed at all the heart imagery in nature. These photos are vibrant and they tell a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing them.
What an awesome comment that I can so relate to. Thank you!!! I was already on a high walking through the jungle, but once I saw the heart tree trunk I seriously was without words (thank goodness for having a camera)!!!
Some great pictures! I like how you can see the water lines on the trees.
What kind of camera do you use?
I love the water lines too! I 1st saw that when I was in the Amazon, I have never seen water lines on trees before!!! For these pics it was a Nikon point & shoot, but I have since upgraded to a Canon 30D. Yay!!!
Love the jungle sounds. Was just looking back at your Amazon post because I SO want to go there in Brazil. Many people think Carnival when they think of Brazil, but I totally think Amazon jungle. So jealous that you’ve been there! I had no idea that Mexico had jungles like this.
You MUST go there!!! Seriously, it will change your life. I know that Kyle Hepp will 100% agree with me on that. Please tell me you and J will make it there!
Andi, this jungle walk looks awesome. I love your photos, especially the sunlight in the first one.
It was totally awesome! Thanks so much for your kind words. 🙂
Oh Andi, your photos are stunning! The light playing off the brilliant green ferns is just fabulous. 🙂 And I love the sounds in the video. How soothing. 🙂
Awww thank you SO much darling! I’m very touched. 🙂
I love that you trek thru the jungle with flip flops!
Haha, I’ve been known to trek through jungles in dresses! 😉
Sticy fingers! Tiny phone! Butchered my name…..oops!
Ohhh I love the gorgeous nature shots!!
Muchisima gracias chica!!!
Oh Andi, these are the best photos EVER!!!
Haha you are WAY too kind, but thanks my love! Kiss kiss!!!
I love the crazy tree trunks! Jungles are amazing and this one looked great. The pictures were very nice too!
I love the crazy tree trunks too!!! Thanks so much for your kind words.
Aaaaah, more Mexico travel inspiration!
Awww glad I could inspire! 🙂
I love the roots of the trees. Makes me think of cypress knees in the coastal areas of NC.
Yes, so true! Great comparison.
Those trees are everywhere in Mexico! I love them 🙂
I love them too!
Gorgeous shots, Andi! Those tree trunks are pretty phenomenal. And I love the lilypads! Looks like you had a beautiful adventure 🙂
Such a beautiful adventure, thanks a million for your kind words! 🙂
Amazing shots, Andi! I love the lily pads one so much! and the sunset… and the one overlooking the ocean. haha
Thanks so much for your kind words, I’m glad that you connected with my photos!!! XOXO
When I was in the Amazon, the giant lily pads almost made me cry. Something about them was so beautiful and so simple and probably so tied to my childhood with that story about the princess who lives on a lily pad…hmm, can’t remember what it’s called but I swear I’m not making it up.
Anyways, your photos are beautiful and really convey the sense of peace that one feels in the jungle.
Haha, I loved this comment! The giant lily pads really touched my heart too. I keep telling people that visiting the Amazon is a traveler’s must and if they don’t believe me they can ask Kyle. 😉
Thanks for your kind words re: my photos!!! I had the best time photographing nature that day.
Awesome post!!!
Why thank you! 🙂
Although the zip line would be cool, this would be my preferred way to explore the jungle.
Mine too! 🙂
I love it when hearts occur naturally in nature 🙂
I bet it happens more than we’re aware of! So happy I caught this.
So beautiful. Oh, it sounds like such a wonderful trip, Andi.
Question – Does Lucas like travelling as much as you? Just wondered what you guys are gonna do once you’re married. Are you going to go on excursions together now or still take individual trips? 🙂
The question re: Lucas has a really LONG answer to it. Its probably best discussed over a bottle of wine haha. But, I don’t think he has quite as of an intense wanderlust as I, however he does love traveling. We’ll travel together AND I’ll take solo trips. I very much doubt he’d ever travel solo unless it was to Argie to see his family if I couldn’t make it.
What a peaceful place. These photos are gorgeous.
Agree & thank you!!!