The Many Faces of Laguna Bacalar

19 Oct

The fall brings the rainy season to Bacalar. The wind picks up and the palm-frond palapas begin to rustle. The room gets dark as the clouds block the sun. Time to close the persianas (slatted windows).

The Laguna transforms minute-to-minute with the changing weather.

Monday Morning

Monday Morning

Just as the sun pops above the horizon.

Just as the sun pops above the horizon Tuesday.

Some mornings a pink hue lights up the bedroom and sends me running with camera in hand, to capture another amazing sunrise.

Big sky.

Big sky.

Other days the lake is gray and hauntingly beautiful.

Thick fog.

Thick fog.

Sun sparkling through the clouds.

Sun sparkling through the clouds.

Last night we were able to witness one of those evenings that continue to mesmerize with each passing minute. Cameras were clicking all around us as children threw rocks in the water and were oblivious to the changing beauty of the sky.

 

Perfect for panoramic shots.

Perfect for panoramic shots.

I don’t think I will ever tire of watching and recording the Bacalar sky. You can now follow us on Instagram at dos_tortas. This week we get our first visitors from Austin. We’re excited to be able to show off our town and beautiful Laguna Bacalar.

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9 Responses to “The Many Faces of Laguna Bacalar”

  1. brucekelley's avatar
    brucekelley October 19, 2014 at 1:16 pm #

    You do indeed live in paradise, thanks for sharing, Alex, Cheers!

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    • afish25's avatar
      afish25 October 19, 2014 at 5:51 pm #

      Your welcome for a visit anytime Bruce. I love visiting PV on your blog. Wish we had some of those fancy restaurants, LOL.

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  2. Emilie's avatar
    emilievardaman October 19, 2014 at 2:43 pm #

    How beautiful! I surely hope I get to that part of the country one day. I know I would love it.

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    • afish25's avatar
      afish25 October 19, 2014 at 5:52 pm #

      Mexico has so many beautiful sights. It would take a lifetime to visit them all.

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  3. LJones's avatar
    LJones October 19, 2014 at 3:47 pm #

    I am enjoying Merida but SO SO miss Bacalar and the lagoon. It is hot here with no relief…see you next month. Thanks for the lovely post. Abruzos

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    • afish25's avatar
      afish25 October 20, 2014 at 1:28 pm #

      Bacalar misses you too. We’ll get together when you get back.

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    Becky October 20, 2014 at 10:30 pm #

    That quote of Greg’s (and photo) are profound. Should be s poster. I haven’t seen it before in that form.

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  5. Nancy Taylor's avatar
    Nancy Taylor October 21, 2014 at 11:37 pm #

    Simply stunning photos, Alex! WOW….and amazing.

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    • afish25's avatar
      afish25 October 22, 2014 at 7:34 am #

      Hey Nancy, it’s fun to share our adventures. No two days are alike. Hope to see you one of these days.

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