Blogs from Chiapas, Mexico, North America - page 4

4.5. Wir verbringen den Tag im Bus. Die Fahrt bis Palenque im Staat Chiapas dauert neun Stunden. Wir schlafen, lesen, schreiben Tagebuch, betrachten die vorbeiziehende Landschaft. Meist sind die Strassen von dichtem Gestrüpp gerahmt, manchmal sieht man aber Weiden mit buckligen Rindern, mageren Pferden und struppigen Ziegen, die Zaunpfosten haben Wurzeln geschlagen und bilden mancherorts dichte Hecken. Im Süden tauchen am Horizont Hügel auf, wir fahren an Seen vorbei mit bewaldeten Ufern. Einmal fahren wir durch dichte Rauchschwaden, vorbei an einem lodernden Buschfeuer. Mitten im Nirgendwo werden wir gebeten, unser Gepäck auszuladen und in einer Halle durchleuchten zu lassen. Jeder Fahrgast muss einen Knopf drücken, ein Zufallsgenerator. Bei einigen leuchtet ein rotes Licht auf, diese müssen ihr Gepäck durchsuchen lassen. Wir begreifen nicht, wozu das Ganze sein soll. In Palenque ... read more

Sunday, 2 April We’ve now been here one week and I think it’s fair to say that Mum and Dad are not enjoying it as much as Eastern Europe. They have issues with a couple of things: · The language barrier – not many people speak English and whilst Dwayne and I have been able to pick up a word here or there, Mum and Dad have found it more difficult to communicate. Just this morning at breakfast, they ordered an Americano breakfast from the a la carte menu, but ate from the buffet table and had to pay an extra 45 MXN ($3)pp for the upgrade. · Toilets – you can’t flush toilet paper here. You have to place all used toilet paper in bins beside the toilet. · The food – whilst Mexican is ... read more

Also known as the native Tzutzil name Juvel, is a town located in the central highlands region in the state of Chiapas. The municipality is all mountain terrains, but the city itself is a small valley surrounded by hills..The city center maintains in Spanish colonial layout much of the architecture, with red tile roofs, cobblestone streets and wrought iron balconies often with flowers. Most of the city's economy is based on commerce, services, tourism. Tourism is based on the city's history, culture and Indian population. The center of the city is the main Plaza ( Plaza 31 de Marzo) in coloniel times the main market was there as well as the main water supply. The corners have markers marking the major events at San Cristabol. The Cathederal is North of the main Plaza built in 1721.At ... read more

Took Mex 186 to Escarega Junction, driving along way in dense treed surroundings with few towns. Two Military checks, no problems and no Entry.Hit a Cuota at Usumacinta 40 pesos. Road sign watch for monkeys and turtles was interesting. WE got rain 2nd time since Jan 5 , it lasted 10 mins. The Palenque Maya City of Temples about 500 miles southwest of Mexico City. It lies in Northern Chiapas, near the bottum of the highland over looking a vast plain. It was occupied at least as early as 500BC and reached its peak by th 17th century.Also known as the Pakal of the great, it was this reign that Palenque recouvered from failures of weather and disease. The Panels in the temple of the inscriptions include a text that is amoung the longest known from ... read more

We are in Heaven at this beautiful location on the beach on the Island. The long bridge to get across was familiar to that in the Florida keys. We are exhausted from travel on rough roads, hot temperatures , topes and breakdowns from the stress of the roads. We are taking a rest at this beautiful beach and enjoying every minute. Now day 26 since we have crossed the Mexican border and still no encounters with fellow RVers, all Spanish and lovely and hospitable they are speaking little or no English except in the larger cities .Even the dogs are have the time of their life. We have decided to go this afternoon to Campeche, stay in a motel and go to the ruins in the Jungle Calakmul early morning and then return to our Island. ... read more