Proud Pinoy in Cozumel, Mexico. Kayumanggi as they come!

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Flashback to my Cancun/Cozumel vacation

Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico: I get brown when I'm in the sun. Proud Pilipino always. How now brown cow -- or make that brown carabao!


Photo credit: Ajay Santos

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Location: Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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  1. PINOY BUILTJune 22, 2024 at 7:42 AM

    Ajay, where are our videos from Cancun? LOL. It'd be nice to see from atop Chichen Itza, especially since folks aren't allowed to climb up anymore.

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