𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐈 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐲 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 (Part 3-Days 21 through 30)💦💦💦 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞

 What is Blue Mind?

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Day 21 of 100 Blue Water Photos

Blue Mind from being IN THE WATER!

Jon and Terry Snorkeling at Marietas Islands 2019

I’ve included the term Blue Mind in many of my books. I often refer to it as the Blue Water Effect. Dr. Wallace J Nichols, a marine biologist, popularized the phrase with his book Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do. Blue Mind is the mildly meditative state people fall into when they are near, in, under, or on water. It is peace. It is the feeling of calmness and relaxation that comes from being in or near the water, and it has a positive impact on our mental health.

Day 22 of 100 Blue Water Photos: 

Terry in Sayulita ON THE WATER

Stand Up Paddleboarding in April 2015

Day 23 of 100 Blue Water Photos for Blue Mind 

2018-06-18 Isla de Pajaros (Bird Island), Mazatlan

Day 24 of 100 Blue Water Photos: Puerto Vallarta

Between One Storm and Hurricane Erick. Photo June 17, 2025.💙

Day 25 of Blue photos: The Caribbean Sea Near Isla Mujeres

 I had a Peaceful Time Alone in a Super Panga While Others Snorkeled

This is one of my favorites of the 100 Blue Photos, so far. I've been saving it, literally dreaming about it. It brings back childhood memories of times spent with family in our boat. The rocking sensation, the warmth (usually), and all the sports my parents introduced us to. Waterskiing, fishing, crabbing, swimming, driving the boat, and jumping up on the seats so the crabs couldn't 🦀 pinch us. And sleeping under the bow was so soothing. I had Blue Water experiences 💙 often in my childhood. I appreciate my parents for giving me that.

Day 26 of Blue-La Penita Beach and Jaltemba Bay

After Sunset January 13, 2025

Day 27 of 100 Blue Water Photos

The Blue Pacific Ocean

Viewed from Don Pedro’s Restaurant, Sayulita, June 20, 2020

Day 28 of Blue: Susan Creek Falls, Oregon 

Soothing View and Sounds

August 29, 2016

Day 29 of Blue: Blue Water Reflecting the Blue Sky, April 7, 2016💙

Puerto Vallarta Malecon Dancers with the Blue Pacific Ocean Behind

Day 30 of Blue: The Wake of a Virgin Voyages

Cruise Ship in the Caribbean 2023--Looks Inviting

Check back every few days to see more calming Blue photos. Blue Mind is a state of positive mental health. I look for opportunities every day. 

Please see Part 1, Days 1 through 10 of Blue at 100 Days of Blue Begins: Where I Find My Blue Mind.

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Our First Visit to Isla Mujeres (Island of Women), Quintana Roo, México in Photos and Videos

 Isla Mujeres in the Amazing Caribbean Sea

The White Sand Beaches and Water Are Gorgeous!

We Arrived at Isla Mujeres on the Ultramar Ferry

A Maletero Carried Our Luggage and Walked Us to Our Condo

Dinner at the Mayan Beach Club on the White Sand Beach

Walking Around Centro then On to Dinner Downtown

Lola Valentina was Our Favorite Restaurant

Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa for a Caribbean Flavor

The Malecón was Surprisingly Long and Scenic

La Tregueña Sculpture on the Malecón

We Rode the Bus Around the Island from this Sculpture

Cinco de Mayo Show and Dinner at Javi's Cantina

Video of Mexican Dancers on Cinco de Mayo

The Cinco de Mayo Show was Especially for the Gringos

The 30th Anniversary of Our First Date--May 5

Ten of Us Boarded a Super Panga to Go Snorkeling

Preparing to Snorkel in the Crystal-Clear Water

Jon and I Snorkeling Near a Coral Reef

The Best Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa😋

And Wonderful Mayan Music at Sardinian Smile

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A Mayan Woman Selling Her Wares

(I Asked Her Permission to Take the Photo for a 20-Peso Tip)

Saying Goodbye to the Nautibeach Gardens and Blue Sky

Ready to Return Home via the Ferry, Island-Style

I Loved the Many Amazing Blues of Caribbean Sea

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OUR CATAMARAN TRIP TO MARIETAS ISLANDS WITH VALLARTA ADVENTURES

A Wonderful Adventure When Family Come to Visit

     Jon and I splurged on a week of fun tourist activities when my sister, Cindy and her husband, Al came to visit us in Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita this month! Usually, we live pretty much like the locals in Sayulita. But this was a perfect time to take a catamaran trip to the Marietas Islands where we were looking forward to snorkeling. Vallarta Adventures Eco Discovery Tour included even more enjoyable activities than we expected.

Cindy and Al Enjoying the Catamaran Trip to the Islands

     On the catamaran trip to the islands, we were excited to see three whales, one spouting as they breached the surface. The captain motored around the Marietas Islands before anchoring to show the guests how beautiful this protected national park and world heritage site is.

     Once anchored, we got ready to snorkel. On this tour, we swam quite a distance around rocks, coral reefs, and through an archway with a slight current, so we were required to wear life vests. It turns out, the vests allowed us to be more relaxed while we enjoyed viewing the marine life and playing in the ocean. The water temperature was perfectly comfortable, refreshing yet warm. The tour guides made sure we had fun and captured photos of us enjoying the snorkeling portion of our trip.

Jon & I Loved Snorkeling in the Clear Water

Cindy and Al Had a Blast Snorkeling!

Snorkeling with My Sister, Cindy, for the First Time

     Back onboard the catamaran, we were cooled off from our swim but ravenous! Lunch was served—a build-your-own sandwich smorgasbord and drinks from the open bar, alcoholic and nonalcoholic. We climbed back up to the top deck to eat while the boat made another pass around the island, giving us a close-up view of the many birds living there, including blue-footed boobies, pelicans, and magnificent frigatebirds.

Jon and Terry Back Onboard After Snorkeling

     Next stop—Playa Majahuitas, a beautiful tropical beach where we could choose to relax in hammocks or on lounge chairs or play in the water. We did it all! Paddleboarding was our favorite water activity. Many chose to kayak in the bay. The water was amazingly clear, blue, and pleasantly warm. I enjoyed relaxing while I floated on my back in the still, saline sea, peering up at the blue sky that created the hue of the water.

     On the trip back to the Marina Vallarta, the crew members, dressed in costumes and wigs, entertained us with hilarious skits. Our 6 ½-hour adventure was nearing an end. As we disembarked, a large, brilliantly-colored iguana posed near the bay for photos, completing a perfect adventure in Puerto Vallarta. 

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