Blogs from Guerrero, Mexico, North America - page 10

If Cuernevaca is the city of the Eternal Spring, and as many down here claim "the most beautiful and most forgotten city in all of Mexico", they must never have been to Acapulco. After a week of intense (and I say that with no exaggeration whatsoever) spanish classes, we all could use a break. Although the appeal of the sand and the sun would later turn out not as relaxing as expected, our itinerary had us headed to Acapulco, Mexico for the weekend. After a day of daunting and what seemed like never ending classes, we all got ready to get on the bus at 2:45. Unfortunatley Mexicans really have no concept of time. The buses showed up somewhere around 3 and after loading all the luggage, getting everyone settled and signed in, we probably left ... read more

The journey to Mexico City went smoothly and as the airport is located in the middle of the city we got a great view from the plane. We took a taxi to the Central Autobuses del Sur to get a bus to the Pacific Coast. Our plan was to take a night bus in order to arrive in the morning and thereby save one night's accommodation. This meant however that we had to wait the whole day at the bus station as the bus was not due to leave until 9:30pm. After we bought our tickets with Estrella Blanca, we entertained ourselves by roaming around the area, having coffees at different places, eating Mexican food at the market.... but unfortunately there was not much else to do or see. When it finally got to 9:30 we ... read more

We have just had the most amazing weekend ever! I cant wait until the easter holidays now for more travelly fun and high jinx. We all met up on the first weekend we were all free in Cuernavaca, the biggest city in Morelos, which is quite a nice town, nothing offensive and the zocalo is really pretty. Becky and I were first to arrive and sourced ourselves a room for the night, having been let down by the Lonely Planets first suggestion (which after an hours searching turned out to not exist) we signed for a double matrimonial suite for the night, only $100 each, what a bargain! So when we were united with first Kerry, and later Ed, we went out to a bar which had a live salsa band playing and all the customers ... read more

Well, we corrected our mistake, and took a bus back to Acapulco yesterday. We are staying at a "beach resort" in the faded grandeur of old Acapulco...we are right on a little beach, in a hotel that has seen better days, but is clean and has a pool, beach chairs (although the Italian Canadians who are here en masse snag most of them at sunrise) and a beautiful view. We are among the youngest people here.....and the least tan...and I mean tan as in leather.... We walked up the hills above the hotel this morning and saw some abandoned properties and some beautiful homes, along with nice family hotels. The salt water is clean, it appears, and everyone is friendly and helpful... We loved Taxco, but the traffic was unbearable, especially since there are no sidewalks ... read more

We arrived here on Friday afternoon, after a comfortable four and half hour bus ride arcoss mountains and valleys from Patzcuaro. This is a different country from Patzcuaro and Morelia..very touristy and tourist driven. Everyone attempts to speak English to us, and to sell us something....but the beaches are beautiful and the seafood great....Hotels are more expensive: we are paying $92 a night here compared to $35 in Morelia and Patzcuaro...but we have an ocean view..and direct access to the beach. Today, Saturday, I woke up early and decided to go for a run on the beach, since I was feeling better. There were many runners and walkers; a mix of Mexicans and gringos. Again here, there are many older people, and not many backpackers. After my run I waited til the sun came up far ... read more