hi list,

I just got back from Playa del Carmen, Mexico where my wife and I were
married a week ago Saturday, mainly because it was easier and cheaper than
Costa Rica as I'd originally reported to the list.

The people were extremely nice, the town is beautiful and devoid of Spring
Breakers, the water, snorkelling, sailing, etc. were fantastic, and there
are VW's everywhere!  (You'll have to excuse my naivete on this and much
else, as it was my first trip out of the USA.  I was surprised that all of
my Spanish classes actually paid off--with my wife speaking fluently, I was
able to pick up a lot and actually hold conversations by the end of the
week.)

We rented a brand-new bug (the old kind) and drove to Tulum to check out the
ruins.  I couldn't believe how fast that little thing was, or how incredibly
crazy everybody drives.  There is no such thing as checking the oncoming
lane before passing, apparently.  Anyway the bug was great and now I want
one.  Just don't have the space or the spousal approval.

I saw two Air-cooled Vanagons, one orange one near perfect, and a grey one
that looked as though the rust was all that was holding it together.  I also
saw many, many bay window busses like the one on Manolo's link, but with
big, black grilles on the front.  I asked our agent if we could rent one,
and she looked at me like I was crazy.  Apparently there's not much demand
among the tourists for them...

With that grill, they're water-cooled I'm assuming, but I didn't get a
chance to ask anyone what kind of motor they run in those?  Out of curiosity
does anyone know?

Joe T.
Denver, CO
'85 GL "bertha"
'66 Westy (paid for but not picked up yet)

----Original Message Follows----
From: Manolo Rolan <MRolan@FILMAC.ES>
Reply-To: Manolo Rolan <MRolan@FILMAC.ES>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: isn't it beatiful?
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2002 18:39:20 +0200

http://www.vw.com.br/frmset.phtml?inn=0&id=21&par=31

Manolo Rolan
Valencia, Spain
'83 caravelle

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