THE FIRST GLIMPSE OF THE MEXICAN SUN

The southern tip of Isla Mujeres is the most easterly point of Mexico, meaning those who rise early enough to catch dawn can be the first in the country to see the sun that day! Watching the sun rise along the horizon across the Caribbean Sea managed to turn our grumpy 5.30am frowns upside down.

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Punta Sur is also worth a look; you can pay to access to the very bottom of the island, including the sculpture park and viewpoint. The sculptures, although bright and fun, are not the main attraction – visitors mostly come for the views of the bright sea and reefs, to watch the huge iguanas basking in the sun, and to hear the waves crash against the south headland.

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ANGKOR WAT AT SUNRISE

Often listed as one of the 7 wonders of the world, we visited this stunning architectural and spiritual feat at 5.30am to see the sunrise. Typically we chose one of the cloudiest days we’ve experienced in SE Asia, so there was none of the infamous ‘red glow’, but it was still insanely beautiful. Something you have to see in your lifetime.

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Charlotte’s dad claimed the 8th wonder was us getting up at 5am. Though disgruntled we were inclined to agree.

Charlotte & Sarah x