The dragonfly that landed me on my butt

Palenque

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October 29th 2008
The jungle at last! Honestly, I must have lived in a jungle in a previous life because I just love these places. I was raining from the moment we arrived. And not just any rain... it was bucketing down non stop. But, it was lovely and humid and warm. We got to our lodge in time for dinner and to listen to the band. The mood was a little sober as Natalie had just lost all her importan ... read more

North America » Mexico

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The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... ... read more