Mexico

Big Bend National Park

Like all things in Texas, Big Bend National Park is huge. Driving across the park takes several hours (thankfully, the park has gas stations…). It encompasses an entire mountain range! A Mexican singer named “Jesus” (his quotation marks, not mine) will serenade you from Mexico as you walk along the Rio Grande in the Boquillas Canyon. […]

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Natural Beauty of San Cristobal

I had intended to stay only one week.  Yet, nearly three weeks had gone passed before I was ready to say goodbye to San Cristobal de las Casas, and subsequently Mexico. During those three weeks, I met some new friends, dined at delicious (and not so delicious) restaurants, became a regular at El Horno Magico

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Magical Canyon del Sumidero

The boat slowed, heading straight for a rock protruding from the river. Then I saw it. Perfectly camouflaged and from another era was an alligator (or was it a crocodile?) sunning itself on the rock. We were only 10 feet from it, far too close for my comfort. The walls of the Canyon del Sumidero

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It is OK to Take a Sick Day

The morning did not bode well for our day’s scheduled adventure. Both Martin and I were not feeling our best. Each of us had a fragile stomach that morning. As I sat on the curb sipping my Americano and waiting for our ride, I wondered if this adventure was a good idea. We were on

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This is Mexico.

The van door slides open, and all 12 of us are told to get out and form a queue. The Mexican border official asks for my passport and $25 USD or $306 pesos to leave Mexico. I have $18 USD and $20 pesos in cash. Martin has none. We are short $32 USD for both

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Hidden Gems in Tulum, Mexico

About 1 hour south of Playa del Carmen lies Tulum, a small town with famous Mayan ruins.  Tulum has three major areas: The town, the beach, the ruins. Each of these areas are separated by a few miles. As a result, bike rentals are very common here. Thankfully, our hostel had free bikes for us

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Strangers with Cameras

Once you get past all the pushy vendors, Playa del Carmen is quite delightful. Martin and I spent four nights in the city of 50,000 people (and growing!) and walked away with several new friends. Playa is the place to be. Instead of going to Cancun, many people just go to Playa now. It is

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