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Hola Amigos, POC reporting in, from Mexico

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started by PrinceofClydes on February 14, 2008

Okay, so this is the beach outside my hotel - Las Tortugas
where I do my two km swim every morning after running 6-10k along trhe packed sand beach, then I have coffee, fruit and tostadas outside under the palm trees.

Arruived last Friday and am here for two weeks of winter tri training -
- that´s swim, run, and cervezas.
No bike, because there are no roads, no cars, only golf carts
and boats.

here´s a link to a BIG picture:
http://thefives.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/isla-holbox.jpg

more later, gotta swim now,

Geoff

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- Shane Falco.

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Iron Dan posted 34 weeks ago.

Enjoy your trip, I am jealous.

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vanjames posted 34 weeks ago.

Hola POC, looks like a great spot. Don't forget to grab some vanilla on the way out. No more pix unless its a snowstorm please. ;)

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kylie posted 34 weeks ago.

Very nice! You always find such great vacation spots.

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Anton posted 34 weeks ago.

We hate you. Some of us secretly, some of us not. ;)

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ChunkyB posted 34 weeks ago.

+1.

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RV posted 34 weeks ago.

Yup, I'm with Anton - ya beach bum!

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theShiba posted 34 weeks ago.

Don't get diarrhea.

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JamieM posted 34 weeks ago.

Looks awesome. Enjoy the weather down there.

And yes. I agree with Anton as well.

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triNick posted 34 weeks ago.

Great, make me feel even colder now. I'm dreading going outside because right now it's -6 with a wind chill of -21.

You suck, enjoy your time there...

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stewarba posted 34 weeks ago.

After the week I've had, I'm ready to sign up!

I'm envious beyond words :-(

Have a great trip but of course it sounds like you are!

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Tikal Dog posted 34 weeks ago.

theShiba: that's what the cervezas are for..... they will cure any bug he might get. ;)

have a great trip poc!!!

Hyperactive Trifueler!!!! (I refuse to let the status go :p)

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Riverbrady posted 34 weeks ago.

*covet!*

:p

Hope you're having a great time down there :)

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cjhoffmn posted 33 weeks ago.

Holy Cow. That looks very nice! Have a great trip.

To tri or not to tri - that's not a question at all!

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Anton posted 33 weeks ago.

Let us know when you are back so I can stop hating you...it's just not me.

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PrinceofClydes posted 33 weeks ago.

Thanks guys,
I am thinking of you :) as I hoist my Tecate in my hammock.

I had a great swim today.
Weather was just like in the brochures.
My lap pool is 4 feet deep 25 metres wide between the sandbars, and 22kms long!

Going out for lobster pasta and shrimp ceviche.

hasta luego amigos,

Geoff

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Tribro posted 33 weeks ago.

you are officially banned until you're back with us northern hemisphere people freezing our arses off. :)

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RV posted 33 weeks ago.

Ya, now you are just piling on! :p
Maybe ban you until your tan wears off a bit!

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ChunkyB posted 33 weeks ago.

+1. I think this thread should be locked, or at least come with a warning.

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krazyfranco posted 33 weeks ago.

stop guys, you're just encouraging him!

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Socket posted 33 weeks ago.

You better enjoy yourself enough for the rest of us!

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PrinceofClydes posted 33 weeks ago.

RV wrote:
Ya, now you are just piling on! :p
Maybe ban you until your tan wears off a bit!

Tan lines?

What tan lines?

;D

water temp was 90 degrees F today.
Beer temp was 40 degrees F.

cheers,

Geoff

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triNick posted 33 weeks ago.

This thread is just brutal, just seeing that picture makes me feel cold. 8-0

Oh how I wish I was there enjoying a cold beer with you.

Today it was -8 when I went to work, not sure if we made it to a high of 5 or not. The low tonight is supposed to be -15.

Enjoy it while it lasts...

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krazyfranco posted 33 weeks ago.

French Corona Ads from Mexico?

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Anton posted 32 weeks ago.

Yup. I'm still hatin' ;)

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ChunkyB posted 32 weeks ago.

Hey, it finally says Amigos. I was wondering what anigos were.

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PrinceofClydes posted 32 weeks ago.

Krazy - I used the first Corona pic I could find 'cos I was renting the 'puter for 5 pesos per half hour and I wanted to get back to the lagoon!

For future reference:

Air Fare return YVR to Cancun = $97 plus taxes
Room on the beach for two, per night, breakfast included = $70

Shrimp Ceviche @ Villa Mar, table on the beach, white sand between your toes = $9

icy cold Cervezas from Fausto's cold beer store = $1

Turquoise, water, 90 F, lapping at the shore = priceless

I'm taking names for next year's Trifuel winter training camp,
drop me a line if you want to come.

:D

Geoff

"Pain doesn't last, chicks dig scars, glory is forever!"
- Shane Falco.