Great Blue Heron, Paamul, Quintana Roo, Riviera Maya, Mexico

At home in Massachusetts,  it is a common sight to see Great Blue Herons fishing on ponds and lakes. I do not, however, usually see them in the ocean but, here was this fellow on the small bay in Paamul.  He was surprisingly close to shore and uncharacteristically tolerant of humans walking by in very close proximity.

Not finding much to eat, he strode forward a  few steps and .........

.....leaped/flapped to a nearby rock.......

.....and resumed his watchful pose, waiting for lunch to swim by. Nice place to hang out.

Paamul is a funky little enclave on a small bay south of Playa del Carmen on the Riviera Maya. A small hotel, some cabañas, and lots of RVs that appear mostly stationary under thatch roof palapas make up the little community.

Paamul, Quintana Roo, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Paamul is a funky little enclave on a small bay south of Playa del Carmen on the Riviera Maya. It includes a small hotel, some cabañas, and lots of RVs that appear permanently stationary under thatch roof palapas. 

Here's an example of an RV parked under a palapa.  The outside area becomes the kitchen and living room and the inside areas mostly for sleeping.

A row of one room cabañas (with private bath) that are available for rent.

The hotel pool and a corner of the dining room are at right.

One of the permanent residents.