One of our highlights in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico was the opportunity to witness a fully costumed performance of the traditional Mayan ball game. Each of the ruins we have toured featured a large, elaborate ball court. But there was little or no explanation of the game itself. We arrived early to have a great position … More Pok ta Pok- the Mayan ball game
After the blockades, rough highways and jungle ruins of Chiapas, we were ready to head for the touristic coastline. We arrived into the still, humidity of the city of Villahermosa (located in the state of Villahermosa) late in the evening. Our campsite for the night was a museum parking lot. We planned to tour the … More Three more Mexican states: Villahermosa, Campeche and Yucatan
We waited out the roadblock in Ocosingo (see our previous post). It was an interesting experience and we never felt unsafe at all. When it cleared and we were done with coffee and granola we hit the highway again. This highway is called the Pan-American Highway according to our GPS. And a GPS is always … More Pan-American Highway to Palenque
While we were visiting San Cristobal de las Casas we took our first trip with a tour guide! We paid for a van ride and boat tour of Sumidero Canyon. The van picked us up in town and drove us about 2 hours to the boat launch area. We boarded a boat with our puffy lifejacket … More San Cristobal to Palenque – Roadblock! You can’t pass by here today!
After the low valleys and ocean roads of Chiapas, we were thrilled to climb into the mountains and experience San Cristobal de las Casas. This gorgeous mountain town is was once named San Cristobal, but later added the last name of a monk (Bartoleme de las Casas) to honor his work in protecting the Mayans … More San Cristobal de las Casas, Agua Azul and silly roadblocks!
We are fine. We are safe. We are behind on our blog posts! The shaking lasted long enough that we had time to look at each other (nope, not wiggling) and Zeb (snoring). Then we felt a little panic that perhaps someone was outside trying to pull our bikes off the truck. When we could … More Our earthquake update:
Chiapas made us feel nervous. I will not lie about this fact. When we traveled across Mexico many years ago, Chiapas was the only state where we encountered a roadblock, a detour and a feeling of uneasiness back then. It is also the state that generated a lot of negative press when we were living … More Chiapas state- A few nights in the capital, Tuxtla!
Hogar means home. Infantil means children. Hogar Infantil is a children’s home with an excellent record of success. It is not really an orphanage, as many of the children have family elsewhere. But it is a place where they are safe, cared for, fed and can form a community that feels like family. Without exception, … More Visiting an “orphanage” in Mexico- Hogar Infantil
Our 2013 GMC is a 2500HD. Before we left the United States we completed some modifications to the truck to beef up the suspension. Airbags were added to help keep the load level. All four shocks were replaced, which helped with the porpoising or bouncing of the rig. A sway bar was installed on the … More Mexican mechanics did this to our truck!!
One of the highlights of Oaxaca City for most visitors is the ruins of the Monte Alban archeological site. This is huge area located on a mountain overlooking the city. There are crowds of visitors there, because it is easy to get to. But most of the structures are closed to climbing and all of … More Ancient ruins and water frozen in time! Oaxaca part two.