The Alpaca Goes Inner-Tubing at Xel-Ha

Xel-Ha (pronounced Shell-Ha) is touted as a "natural aquarium" and one of the most important ecological sites in Mexico (http://www.xel-ha.com/). Really, it's a lovely little river that you probably shouldn't get in if you are adverse to getting out of the water and feeling... slimy.

Of course, we didn't know this at the time. We walked for what seemed like an eternity to get to the mouth of the river, where we were able to use inner-tubes made for two to float (so they said, although truth be told we had to paddle and kick to get down the river), passing cliffs, mangroves and rocks along the way.

It was fun once, but I wouldn't go back. And I certainly wouldn't try to snorkel in that disgusting water.