We had 30 days to leave Mexico, and our next destination was going to be Guatemala. There were quite a few miles to cover but it didn’t get in the way of exploring new territory in Mexico, we sure made the most of those remaining days! And our first stop was Rancho Sofia, on the…
Whilst staying at ‘El Faro de Peter’s’ campsite near San Luis Potosí, Abigail found a flight for the UK. It had been the cheapest listed since the outbreak of the pandemic and after two years on the road, it was high time for her and Zoe to go visit family again. So, as always, plans…
Having already spent seven wonderful months in Mexico, and with the privilege of having five more to explore, we decided to say goodbye to hot and humid Yucatán, turn around, and drive up north again. And where on the map should our hearts so desire? But no other than the state of San Luis Potosí.…
We have never been so hot in all our lives!!! And after a month of visiting this wonderful peninsula, the heat just got the better of us and we had to get out of there. But we do not regret making that right turn from Palenque for a minute. One can do a lot in…
Our first of many experiences, in the southernmost state of Mexico, was releasing turtles into the Pacific Ocean. And what an experience that was! Not only did we get to camp for free at the Puerto Aristo hatchery, but we got to learn all about the life cycle of a turtle, hands-on. _DSC9681DSC9681_DSC9676DSC9676_DSC9594DSC9594_DSC9637DSC9637 It turns…
The first thing we noticed when entering Oaxaca, was how pristine everything looked. The moment we crossed the border on that spectacular, scenic drive from the state of Puebla, things just got a little neater. The gardens were manicured, pretty tablecloths draped the outdoor tables of restaurants, and their flowerpots were infused with bright colours.…
Teotihuacan is home to famous archeological pyramids – the pyramid of the sun and the pyramid of the moon. This ancient city had been on our bucket list for a while, and we couldn’t wait to explore our first ruins on this Mexican tour! So, when exiting the highway, leaving Hidalgo behind, and saying hello…
Before approaching the wonderful gem of Hidalgo, we made a brief stop in Querétaro to climb up one of the world’s tallest monoliths: the Peña de Bernal. This 350m high piece of volcanic rock towers over the Querétaro plains and although our hiking backpack was at hand, Zoe decided to scramble up the steep and…
The blue agave fields did not end in Jalisco. Our journey into Guanajuato was a feast for the eyes. The spiky plants almost looked bluer in colour as we took on the steep and curvy ascend up to Juventino Rosas; the place where our friends Augustine and Amalia were expecting us. We had met them…
Mazatlan – we arrived on the ferry the very next morning to blue skies and sunshine. Like La Paz, we were greeted with beautiful beaches, colourful letters and a delightful promenade to walk along, with of course plenty of mariscos (seafood restaurants) to choose from. Still celebrating the TIP we had just received and thus…