The reputation our host had for breakfast was well deserved. Meat eggs, fruit, cereal, coffee juice and more. I parted company with the Dutch couple and headed to the ruins with Morten and Theis. On the way as predicted on ...Read More
On the bus once more arriving at Palenque some 5-6hrs into the mountains and jungle. The town appeared industrial and commercial with nothing to offer us. The Danish had been told about a place called 100% Naturales; supposedly famed for its ...Read More
Onwards I headed leaving Arturo in Merida I ventured with the dutch couple to Campeche. After a rainy walk and some female tensions we arrived at the Monkey hostel again in the central plaza. The hostel overlooked the beautiful square ...Read More
After a good breakfast from Aturo we looked at the Cathedral, the oldest in the Americas. Read More
Today I headed from Tulum to the ancient Mayan site of Chichen Itza. One of the biggest Mayan cities and a jewel in their empire. I’ll let the photos here speak for themselves. Read More
I thankfully managed to sleep late. My first memorable dream of the trip. Something bizzarre involving my Dad with the barge. Inner worry squeezing out. Read More
Back to present: I've caught up with myself. Not to self to not end up as one of those silent couples, they're everywhere. Read More
Today it was time to move. I had booked a hostel in Tulum. The website sounded amazing. 100m from the Mayan ruins, 500m from the beach and 2km to the town. Read More
This morning I planned to dive. Tim was new to diving; after a sales pitch from me he decided to come check it out; and do a beginners course the following day. On arrival I was disappointed to be the ...Read More
I awoke very early around 6am (a pattern it appeared would continue!). After some breakfast Tim and I grabbed the R1 bus along the land key that is Cancun's hotel zone. Like a mini America this was predictably a tourist ...Read More