**Dear Steemit Friend : **
We were picked up early in the morning from our apartment in Playa del Carmen to shuttle us to Cancun. We were sure we were going to have to walk to another location for the shuttle, but it turns out, the El Taj Villas work exactly like a hotel. All we had to do was walk out our front door and wait on the street from our seaside village. Nice!
Everyone had the option to rent a wet suit or if you chose not to, you could to wear a life jacket. Dave and I normally hate snorkelling in a life jacket, so we opted for the wet suit option. That way, we had a choice once we were out there. Besides, I burn easily so having most of my body covered in a wetsuit was a good idea. You can't wear sunscreen when you swim with whale sharks, it contaminates the water, so be sure to wear a long sleeved shirt to protect from burning.
