Blogs from Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico, North America - page 4

Aamulla cenote Zaci. Bussilla Cancuniin. Hostellin varaus ei ollutkaan kunnossa mutta järjestyi toinen hostelli läheltä. Käytiin rannalla ja illalla keskusaukiolla.... read more

Lensin taas tänne kun sain lennot 400 eurolla. Majoituin hostelliin keskustassa. Latasin Meksikon liittymään lisää saldoa. Ostin koko matkan bussiliput kun varauduin pääsiäisviikon liikenteeseen. Päivän päätteeksi kalaa ja olutta.... read more

Today was another long 13 hour day with a 300km drive to Cancun for a two night stay firstly stopping at Chichen Itza. Around 600 AD, Chichen Itza was one of the largest and most prominent Maya city and is now the best-preserved Maya site on the Yucatan peninsula. It was recently declared one of the New Seven Wonders of the World with various different architectural styles seen. Its most famous landmarks include the Temple of Kukulkan (“El Castillo”), the Ballgame Court, the Platform of the Skulls, the Temple of the Jaguar, the Observatory, the One Thousand Columns, and the Sacred Cenote. Maybe because we have had ruin overload it was hard to fully appreciate the site especially with wall to wall stalls of "authentic" arts crafts. What is impressive is the Mayan understanding of mathematics ... read more

We got back to the snow and cold of Minnesota on March 4! We really enjoyed our trip, met some nice people, and ate some excellent food. Unfortunately we couldn't get our photos into the blog as we went along, but they are now there. Some good memories! This is Bob. I get to tell my story. Margie never says anything negative. No matter how much we read or prepare there are always surprises when we travel. I do not like large cities and did not look forward to going to Valladolid and Merida. Valladolid was the high spot on the trip (February 10) and we shot many pictures. In both cities we stayed in hostels very close to the center of town in very clean rooms with private bathrooms for about $25 per night. Many ... read more

Very peaceful to read on our private balcony after breakfast. Later in the morning we headed out to explore Isla Mujeres. Taxi to Puerto Juarez (40p, $2.80), then a ferry to the island (300p, $21 for two tickets, including return). We sat on the open top deck for the half hour ride, and were entertained by a Mexican singer with his guitar. There are many more scooters and golf carts than cars on Isla Mujeres. Narrow stone streets, colorful buildings, many craft shops for the tourists. The island is quite narrow, with just a few streets. Easy to walk around in a short time. We walked out to the east shore. Gorgeous aqua blue water, waves splashing up on the rocks, cool sea breeze. Several very private hotels here. Took many photos. The beach has very ... read more