The Final Act: Playa, Palenque and a Bit of Bogota: Photos 21 to 35

We’ve acquired some pretty handy travel skills in the last year, the most well-honed and particularly important ones being: 1) packing; 2) bartering; 3) getting along with each other on travel days (the most fight-worthy day of them all).

A close fourth would be our ability to find cheap(er) flights. It was a cheaper flight that led us through South Africa (rather than Australia) on the way to Argentina, and it was also the reason we spent four days in Bogota, Colombia - simply a cheaper option than flying directly from Lima to Cancun.

But really, our little layover in Bogota was a blip on the radar, and we don't have much to report since we hardly saw the city. It was raining, somewhat dangerous (a mugging a day took place outside our hostel) and we didn’t exactly feel welcome by the locals. Comments: We found a great breakfast place and the gold museum was pretty cool.

Moving on…

Considering this, our arrival in Mexico was as warm and welcoming as we could have imagined. Though our luggage didn’t arrive until the next day, we were greeted by sunny skies and big smiles from friends(!): Jill, Pancho

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I am impressed..I think what you are doing is amazing! A big Bravo for following your dream and at the same time helping others.. The photos are mazing and I just can't get enough.. How long are you planning to continue your travels? Is there a final date? Vassia

Pancho sure has got the moves! Can't believe there will be only one more post from the Smiths...how am I going to live vicariously through the travels of others, huh? Hope the move back to Edmonton goes well. John turned 5 last Saturday and we went to the Seoul Zoo and had an ice-cream cake which totally reminded me of you guys and Krysta's birthday when you went back home... Love to you both, Lily XXXX

I am impressed..I think what you are doing is amazing! A big Bravo for following your dream and at the same time helping others.. The photos are mazing and I just can't get enough.. How long are you planning to continue your travels? Is there a final date? Vassia

Pancho sure has got the moves! Can't believe there will be only one more post from the Smiths...how am I going to live vicariously through the travels of others, huh? Hope the move back to Edmonton goes well. John turned 5 last Saturday and we went to the Seoul Zoo and had an ice-cream cake which totally reminded me of you guys and Krysta's birthday when you went back home... Love to you both, Lily XXXX