ADOPTED by JOHNNY FOX During our month long adventure in Mexico last spring we visited this little oasis. Named Xhunaan Ha, (shu-nah-an ha), it is inland off the beaten path between Akumal and Tulum. Referred to as the Sacred Waters of the Riviera Maya the cenotes are formed when the ceiling of an underwater cave collapses. They are all connected by underground freshwater rivers than run thousands of miles up and down the coast of Quintana Roo and the Yucatan Peninsula. The size of this little cenote is deceiving as it is considered part of the largest submerged cave system in Mexico and connects to the National Turtle Preserve and beach, Xcacel. Pronounced Esh-ka-sel...I love the Mayan language and gentle, welcoming people of their culture AND their amazing food! As we floated about in the crystal clear, turquoise water while little fishies nibbled on our toes several groups of divers disappeared into the abyss pictured in the right hand side of the painting...not returning for ages and a few not at all. I'm sure they emerged out of some other connected cenote, but who knows! Not my cup of tea. I don't even like it when the lights go out and I know where I am, much less underground in an endless watery cave system! Till we meet again tomorrow, who knows where it'll be...I'll have to think about it! Ciao.
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