Canadian Company, Huatulco and Chiapas - February 2012

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February 29th 2012

Published: March 5th 2012

Once back in Mexico City we got caught up on general housekeeping and prepared for company from Canada. Annette and Lionel arrived at 1 AM on Sunday morning, February 12th with big smiles and a backpack each. A short cab ride to the apartment and lots of visiting took place before we settled for the night. Maurice and I took the couches while our guests took our bedroom. Early next morning we we... Read Full Entry

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Pine Forest near the Caves

Just out of San Cristobal, we were not expecting pines like this here. Not a speck of vegetation grew under the trees.

Breakfast in the Courtyard

We had use of a fridge, so we were able to buy fruit for breakfast. It also kept our beer cold for nighttime card playing.

Highway to Palenque

196 k's, over 4 and a half hours of intense driving. We went from over 7500 feet above sea level to 500 feet. Switchbacks, 214 topes and 28 washouts make for a long drive!

Fruits and Vegetables

On the side of the road we see the fruit and can't help buying some. We had our first taste of sugar cane.

Worker Transportation

Hauling the workers to their destination, this is how they travel from place to place.

Hotel Lacriox in Palenque

In Palenque, it is hot! We were lucky to find an affordable hotel with a pool, and rooms only a few steps away.

Pool and Breakfast

We enjoyed our stay here after freezing in San Cristobal, what a change a few hours of driving makes. What a beautiful setting to start our day.

Palenque Ruins

The ruins date from 100 BC to 700 AD. Then it was abandoned and run over by the jungle.

Very impressive Ruins

The uncovered area covers 1 sq mi, but it is estimated that less than 10% of the total area of the city is uncovered. At one time there were over 10 000 buildings.

Hot and Muggy

Temperature averages 26 degrees and because they receive over 85 inches of rain a year, it was hot and muggy. We have had enough info and are ready to leave the site.

Misol Ha Falls

We walked behind the waterfalls. This is also where Predator 2 was filmed.

The Walkway at Misol Ha

Nice and cool here compared to the heat of Palenque.

Aqua Azul

Over 50 different falls here, we only had time to hike a bit and enjoy the view before heading for San Cristobal.

Pools created by the falls

The colour of the water is phenomenal. Many people swim in the natural pools.

Hundreds of Wind Turbines

On the highway between Tuxtla and Huatulco, there were hundreds of these at a place called Los Vientos, The Winds.

Conejos Beach

Now home to Secrets Resort, there is enough beach for all to enjoy.

Charity Dance

We attended a Blues Band Charity Dance. David Rotundo, from Toronto and his 4 international back-up buddies played for over 300 people.

Yoga Class

We joined Fran and JoAnne for an early morning yoga workout. Maurice's first time.

Latte

After Yoga, some of us gathered for coffee in the park. Gorgeous setting!

Backyard Pool

Fran and JoAnne make good use of the pool they had installed last summer. So did we!

Lounging

In and out of the pool, in and out of the shade.

6th March 2012

Annette and Lionel
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Wonderful time!
Hi! Enjoyed our stay with you! Now, we can use your blog with our photos, nice! You are lucky to be enjoying so many new and different experiences, and it's great that you are keeping a blog, to always be able to remember it all! Lionel has a suggestion for how you can fill your time for 1 week in Mexico City, use your own bed! Have fun!

6th March 2012

anonymous
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Looks like a fun time!! You guys are having excellent adventures

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