Permanent Vacasian

The traveller sees what he sees; the tripper sees what he has come to see. – G. K. Chesterton

February 16, 2013
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A-O River!

Belize – After a month-long hiatus from traveling, we started again where we left off in Cancun, Mexico. We had debated about going to Belize, and finally decided that we heard enough about it to dedicate a few days there – … Continue reading

December 28, 2012
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It’s The End of the World As We Know It

The Yucatan,  Mexico – The guidebook makes the town of Tulum seem like a dusty truck stop, but it’s actually kind of cute. The streets are lined with restaurants, hotels and souvenir shops – but it’s not too tacky and the … Continue reading

December 14, 2012
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No Room at the Inn

Campeche and Merida, Mexico – On the road between Palanque and Campeche we kept passing people running or riding bikes who were followed by a pick up truck full of people. They all wore tee-shirts with the Virgin of Guadalupe and some … Continue reading

December 7, 2012
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Walking the Palenque

Chiapas, Mexico – Then it was on to Palenque. We decided not to stay in town but in the backpackers getaway, El Panchan – former ranch land that was reforested and now houses a few hotels and restaurants surrounded by … Continue reading

December 4, 2012
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Holy Mole

Oaxaca and San Christóbal, Mexico – Every time I hear the word “Oaxaca” I think of Rick Bayless, the Mexican food chef and, of course, food. So, naturally, we were excited to eat when we arrived in Oaxaca after a six … Continue reading