i recently returned from a church mission trip in the yucatan peninsula of mexico. we have been leading youth retreats there for four years in a row. it is amazing how we get to see the teenagers grow into college students & young adults. & our intimacy & trust has grown with them as well. this year we had the privilege of visiting a group of three cenotes (underground natural swimming pools). i couldn't believe how beautiful they were. the water was clean & cool & deep enough for cliff-diving. & it wasn't overly crowded. we took horse-driven carts up a small mountain to get there. it was one of the most naturally beautiful places i have ever seen.
more pics at: www.flickr.com/photos/pilgrimnj/sets/72157626641965752/
