The big smile on Tim's face is because he just swam with a manta ray.  We went on a snorkling, whale watching trip from Puerto Angel.  The whales were sparse but we enjoyed jumping off the high rocks, seeing sting rays jumping from the ocean like birds in flight and watching the angel fish play in the surf.

This is the sun rise the day we left.  Hard to beat this place, Puerto Angel is mainly a fishing village but the fishermen share the bay with the beach lovers.  They are up and out of the bay before the sun worshipers are out of bed and finish when they are eating lunch in the shade.  A good balance for all sea lovers.

We just happened to arrive in Tuxtla Guteirrez as this parade was getting off the ground.  People were putting on costumes and practicing their dance steps as we walked down the road.  By the time we returned the parade was under way and we saw all the action.

The river boat tour of the canyon in Chiapa De Corzo lent for a cool relaxing afternoon.  As much as we love to ride it was nice to sit back and let someone else drive for a couple of hours.  We saw lots of water fowl, a nesting ground for turkey vultures, monkeys, and crocodiles with a back drop of canyon views.