After my frightful evening last night, I woke up to the sound of the ocean waves getting the beach ready for me.
Swan Pillows at Cabanas Copal in Tulum, Mexico
I took a closer look at my cabana and was quite pleased: nothing fancy, but the unglamorous mosquito net was draped sweetly around the bed, with two towels folded into a swan and covered with flower petals (later today they turned into kissing swans in the shape of a heart); a water jug for me to devour; a large bathroom with a separate shower; and, the best part of all, the five foot tall windows spanning a glorious view of the turquoise ocean only steps away.
With that I pulled on my bathing suit and got into the water, cooling me down instantly. I swam, soaked and walked along the beach until my memories of yesterday faded away. The white sand on this almost-deserted beach runs on as far as the eye can see.
I’m on the impeccable Mayan Riviera and everything else seems trivial.
Copyright 2008 Lori Henry
I’ve been wanting to go to the clothing-optional Cabanas Copal for some time … but putting on a bathing suit isn’t something I plan to do there!
I hope you’re able to let loose and enjoy the sun a bit while you’re there.
Honestly, once you’re down here, even getting into a bathing suit is easy. Everyone is so laid back and the atmosphere is so relaxing that it’s the exact type of place where you CAN get into a bathing suit, even if you have issues about it back home. This isn’t Cancun; it’s just bodies of all shapes and sizes getting some time in the sun. It’s just so natural and wild at Copal!
I think I wasn’t clear … when I go there, I don’t plan to wear anything at all if I can help it! Enjoying the sun clothes-free on a beautiful clothing-optional beach sounds great to me.
Ah, gotcha! Yes, then get on down there!