The cruise pulled into Cozumel, and the excursion took us over the ferry to visit Tulum.
The ruins are fascinating but the day was hot and humid and I’d broken my toe not 2 days before we set sail, so all the walking was not so fabulous.
But we found a spot to rest for a minute, with a wisp of shade and a bit of a sea breeze, and suddenly everything was absolutely beautiful.

It’s funny how much of a difference small comforts make.