What do the folks here in PaaMul do for a wild night?? why, we go to the crab races, of course. Last night was our first visit to this athletic occasion. "Well trained athletes"(the crabs) compete to see which ones can escape over the rope to touch feelers upon the white sands at the restaurant. Prizes vary and are mostly donated by the restaurants and shops at Puerto Adventuras and here at PaaMul. The numbers of the crabs are written on their shells and the winners may be composed of: the first one over the "wall", the 7th one over the wall, etc. Cash prizes may consist of $340 pesos and one is awarded each race plus the usually restaurant prize mentioned above. Families and little kids cheer their favorite on until the night wears them down and they dissapear back into their palapas or RV's. To make it fair, only one prize per family can qualify. Lots of fun and games.
Pop isn't feeling too well today...I think he has the flu crud that seems to be going all around the campground. Had 3 huge Motorhomes come in after dark last night with overflowing blackwater tanks and no fresh water. Talk about not doing their homework!! Pop helped them to drain their tanks and get water while they ranted and railed about how bad the places are!! I say good riddance...I think they expected Las Vegas in the jungle! They parked in overflow for the night. As for Pop, I am treating him with Zycam and Theraflu hot tea. It dries him up some. I went for my usual morning walk and saw a pretty little buff bellied hummer down in Mamacita's garden. We met her last night up at the crab races. Tiny little woman but she carries a big stick! Doc out diving again today. The last 2 days have been really gorgeous with very little wind and crystal clear water. Had planned to get the Duck back in the water today but Pop has got to be feeling better before we do. TTFN..
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