As much as Cancun was great for us as musicians, it was also great for us as people. I learned so much on our trip by observing the world around me, and as ironic as it sounds, one of my favorite parts of the trip was one that didn’t involve music….or actually any sound at all. One of the days we were there we got invited by some wonderful people to a place called Rio Secreto. Rio Secreto is an underground river that snakes its way through hundred of miles of underground caves and caverns. It was unlike anything I had ever experienced before. We put on wetsuits and helmets (I looked like the spawn of Bob the Builder and Aquaman) and began our journey down into the caves. It was fascinating. Being on tour and being from Vegas I am so used to the hustle and bustle of big cities filled with sounds, fast paced shoes, and business. In the caves however, it was pitch black and silent. Literally. You couldn’t see your hand if you held it an inch in front of your eyes. The water was so pure, you could drink it and all of the vitamins actually made it good for you. It was crystal clear. The formations were breathtaking. In some weird way I felt right at home. I mean..being Batman and all..being in a cave with bats was quite comfy for me. There was one point where our guide had us turn off our flashlights and asked us to sit down in complete silence in the darkness. The feeling was indescribable. There are not many places you can experience this. There wasn’t a chirp of a bird, a rustle of a leaf, the sound of toyota camry’s…nothing. We as people take a lot for granted, especially the simplistic beauty of nature. As corny as that sounds….i strongly encourage you to explore, experience, and see the world around you. You might be pleasantly surprised. I could go on for hours on the place…I’m just going to post some pictures so you can see for yourself how breathtaking and beautiful it was. Hope you guys are doing well.

-Alexander Deleon