The
trio trudged inland from the Yucatan coastal village with a blazing
sun yet to fully rise. Each breath came labored under the
oppressive humidity while sweat rolled down their skin and dampened
what little they wore for modesty. Their only hope for a relief
aimed far north over the sea, no break today in the normally rainy
season. Worst was the humidity on the peninsula, the sea surrounding
ensured never a day would go by without that sticky feeling. This
forced frequent trips for wate