All's quiet on the Mexican Front

After arriving with a large bag of Christmas gifts for underprivileged kids here on the island, the Hempstead Baxters really got into the life down here. They all especially loved their time with Edwin and his family. Edwin's ancestors were one of the original families who settled in Cozumel in 1848. His grandparents have lived in the same house for about 60 years. Edwin together with his wife, Marianna and daughter, Abril, live in back of that house. The extended family also has a house in the southern part of the island at Cedral. Each May, they are part of a big festival down there that features lots of food and drink.

Edwin is putting out delicious ceviche at a Cozumel fixture - El Ferito Cocteleria, owned by his parents. It's just around the corner from our house.

At almost 3 years old, Abril loved adding Cody to the mix of her cousin playmates.




There was never enough time to explore the ocean's shore. Cody loved hunting for all kinds of crabs, watching the schools of minnows and identifying the larger fish he had seen in Grandpa's fish identification book.

It was fun to see the Baxters relax and enjoy! It sure is quiet without them.