Feb 18, 2010 - Becan, Chicanna, Calakmul Day Trip

Having set up the trip the night before w/ Jose Louis.timing was perfect, we arr in front of Hotel Mirador Maya right at 6 when he drove up! We got to Calakmul by 8, 120 km away - 60 highway, 60 single lane in park reserve/rainforest. ... While in Calakmul saw deer, wild turkey-like bird and a mink-type critter plus lots of squacking parrots. ...

Feb 17, 2010 - Xpujil via Chetumal

7:30 bus to Chetumal (got tickets yesterday). Decided to go on to Xpujil lvg at 2:15 - this time jungles are cleared along much of the way for large cattle ranches (saw some goats too). ... We got stopped 2 times by army and had to open bags (drugs?) they even took a flashlight to vents inside bus! It kind of reminds me of airport security, a bit of show but is it really doing any good? Wouldn't it make more sense just to legalize it all and leave the responsibility to individuals while govt taxes it coming and going? Got to town (Chetumal-Xpujil) about 4 and hiked up hill towards ruins looking for place to stay. ... First Hotel Mirador (no sign-we just went into restaurant by same name asking for Don Jorge Cabanas which we thot were the ones here).7:30 bus to Chetumal (got tickets yesterday). Decided to go on to Xpujil lvg at 2:15 - this time jungles are cleared along much of the way for large cattle ranches (saw some goats too). ... We got stopped 2 times by army and had to open bags (drugs?) they even took a flashlight to vents inside bus! It kind of reminds me of airport security, a bit of show but is it really doing any good? Wouldn't it make more sense just to legalize it all and leave the responsibility to individuals while govt taxes it coming and going? Got to town (Chetumal-Xpujil) about 4 and hiked up hill towards ruins looking for place to stay. ... First Hotel Mirador (no sign-we just went into restaurant by same name asking for Don Jorge Cabanas which we thot were the ones here)....

Dec 19, 2009 - Campeche

Campeche We hit the road the next morning bound for Campeche. ... I had done some research on line and found out that Campeche was the site on which Cortez had made first landfall in the new world. ... Campeche is a popular tourist destination, and as such is quite expensive. ... The town of Campeche is stunning. ... Campeche was all ready for Christmas. ...

Mar 4, 2009 - Merida, Yucatan to Campeche, Mexico

We got off to an exceptionally slow start this morning; not hitting the road until 11:00 AM.We got off to an exceptionally slow start this morning; not hitting the road until 11:00 AM....

Feb 19, 2009 - Mayan Ruins

Feb 18, 2009 - A taste of the Caribbean

Feb 17, 2009 - On our own

Feb 16, 2009 - A well deserved day off

The campground we are staying at is located right along the water and has 9 sites with full hookups ( 15 amp, water and sewer).The campground we are staying at is located right along the water and has 9 sites with full hookups ( 15 amp, water and sewer)....

Feb 15, 2009 - A long day on the road

Feb 12, 2009 - Campeche Anyone?

12th was a short drive day, from Isla Aguada to Campeche, where we stayed at Club Nautico. ... It is located about 8-10 miles outside Campeche. ... Since Campeche is not a real tourist town, there are no English speaking guides, and all the explanations of the exhibits are in Spanish, making it difficult to fully understand the significance of each piece - but fabulous none-the-less. ...

Feb 9, 2009 - Travel and Stay at Isla Iguada

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Feb 7, 2009 - Campeche Free Day

After reinstalling the CB antenna on the roof, draining our waste water storage tanks and refilling the fresh, our clean laundry arrived and we got showers. Then we headed back into Campeche for some unfinished stuff. ... Linda mailed some letters and postcards.After reinstalling the CB antenna on the roof, draining our waste water storage tanks and refilling the fresh, our clean laundry arrived and we got showers. Then we headed back into Campeche for some unfinished stuff. ... Linda mailed some letters and postcards....