Jordan received a job offer for an April 2nd and the March school break was approaching so we decided to take advantage of the time and booked a trip back to Playa Del Carmen. This was also a time to help with the healing after the sad loss of Jordan's mum. We arrived to a torrential rain storm and wondered if we would be unlucky with the weather but the first few overcast days gave us a chance to ease in to the sun gently. Our AirBnB apartment had the biggest tree in front of it that provided great shade and reduced the need for air conditioning. Condo at Calle 14 and Avenida 45. First walk back on the beach. We visited our friends Tom and Debbie played euchre and enjoyed rooftop pool and hot tub in their building. Debbie and I could not win that day! Pool was a bit cool .... ... but he tub was hot! Rooftop snack. We also caught up with friends, Kathy and Ron and went to see our favourite Playa performers, The Lovers Duo. Alejan...

The first item on the agenda was to visit the Mammoth excavation site in Hot Springs - an active palentological dig site with the largest concentration of remains in the world.  After a short background movie, we were guided through the site with engaging information.  In the afternoon we took a drive through Custer State Park - 71,000 acres and the natural home to all kinds of wildlife, most notably over 1300 buffalo. Windy roads and tunnel views of Rushmore. Downtown Rapid City, President sculptures, memorial park, Berlin Wall.