Wednesday December 31
We relaxed at Carmens house in the morning, just doing some internet and laundry and chatting.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Isla Mujeres for the day
Tuesday December 30…11:30pm
We got up early and took Whiskey for a quick walk before leaving her at Carmen’s house for the day.
We got up early and took Whiskey for a quick walk before leaving her at Carmen’s house for the day.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Cancun (day 3)
Monday December 29…11:15pm
We took Whiskey for a walk this morning, and then left her with Carmen, whose dog and 3 cats seem to get along fine with Whiskey.
We took Whiskey for a walk this morning, and then left her with Carmen, whose dog and 3 cats seem to get along fine with Whiskey.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Cancun (day 2)
Sunday December 28…11:30pm
We left Whiskey with Carmen at around lunchtime, and we rode our bikes to the hotel district. It’s absolutely amazing how you’d almost think you’re back in the US by driving a little way down the hotel zone road.
We left Whiskey with Carmen at around lunchtime, and we rode our bikes to the hotel district. It’s absolutely amazing how you’d almost think you’re back in the US by driving a little way down the hotel zone road.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Cancun
Saturday December 27…10:15pm
We left the Coba ruins carpark just before 8am. We headed out on the side road that links up to the main road to Cancun.
We left the Coba ruins carpark just before 8am. We headed out on the side road that links up to the main road to Cancun.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Coba ruins
Friday December 26…9:30pm
We left the Suytun Cenote at about 7:30am. S&G had left before us, as they wanted to get to the Coba ruins well before the crowds.
We left the Suytun Cenote at about 7:30am. S&G had left before us, as they wanted to get to the Coba ruins well before the crowds.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Christmas in Mexico
Thursday December 25…10:30pm
Ruth put a chicken in the oven this morning, in order for us to have our Christmas meal at lunchtime. She made stuffing, and roast potatoes with it and it was really good. We shared with Steve and Glen, and they shared with us. We had such a feast, and then only needed a snack early in the evening.
Ruth put a chicken in the oven this morning, in order for us to have our Christmas meal at lunchtime. She made stuffing, and roast potatoes with it and it was really good. We shared with Steve and Glen, and they shared with us. We had such a feast, and then only needed a snack early in the evening.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Near Valladolid (day 3)
Wednesday December 24…9:30pm
We had a relaxing day today, just hanging around the cenote. Ruth did some baking this morning, and I read my book most of the day.
We had a relaxing day today, just hanging around the cenote. Ruth did some baking this morning, and I read my book most of the day.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Near Valladolid (day 2)
Tuesday December 23…9.:30pm
We slept well here at the Suytun de Mendoza cenote. But Phillipe’s 9 children get up around 6am, and with 9 children, there is bound to be a little noise. So we were up early as well.
We slept well here at the Suytun de Mendoza cenote. But Phillipe’s 9 children get up around 6am, and with 9 children, there is bound to be a little noise. So we were up early as well.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Near Valladolid
Monday December 22…11:30pm
We left the Merida RV park at 8:00am. The rent lady never did show up. So we paid approximately $21.00 for the first night, and got 2 nights free. At $7.00 per night, we figure we got fair value.
We left the Merida RV park at 8:00am. The rent lady never did show up. So we paid approximately $21.00 for the first night, and got 2 nights free. At $7.00 per night, we figure we got fair value.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Merida (day 3)
Sunday December 21…11:00pm
We left the RV Park at around 9:30am and went to park in the convention center parking lot. The woman at the RV park never did come to collect the rent. There is never anybody here and the place is not well maintained. I do not feel guilty getting a night for free.
We left the RV Park at around 9:30am and went to park in the convention center parking lot. The woman at the RV park never did come to collect the rent. There is never anybody here and the place is not well maintained. I do not feel guilty getting a night for free.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Merida (day 2)
Saturday December 20…10:45pm
We left the RV park at 8am in order to get the tire replaced. Along the way, we dropped off a large load of laundry at the lavanderia.
We left the RV park at 8am in order to get the tire replaced. Along the way, we dropped off a large load of laundry at the lavanderia.
Friday, December 19, 2008
City of Merida
Friday December 19…9:45pm
We left the Uxmal ruins at about 9am. We were heading for Merida, which is the state capital of the Yucatan. It was only about an hour drive so we weren’t in any rush to leave.
We left the Uxmal ruins at about 9am. We were heading for Merida, which is the state capital of the Yucatan. It was only about an hour drive so we weren’t in any rush to leave.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Uxmal ruins (day 2)
Thursday December 18…10:50
Kevin’s taking the day off from writing the blog, my turn today. Got up around our usual time of 7am and had had a great nights sleep.
Kevin’s taking the day off from writing the blog, my turn today. Got up around our usual time of 7am and had had a great nights sleep.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Uxmal ruins
Wednesday December 17…10:30pm
We got up before 7am and drove to the Walmart supercenter on the outskirts of Campeche. We did a big grocery shop.
We got up before 7am and drove to the Walmart supercenter on the outskirts of Campeche. We did a big grocery shop.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
City of Campeche (day 2)
Tuesday December 16…10:45pm
We didn’t have the best sleep last night because it was hot and muggy, and at 5:30am or so we were woken up by workmen painting the curbs in the parking lot. Fortunately, this didn’t last long and we managed to get back to sleep for a bit longer. Steve and Glen joined us at the tourist info carpark in Campeche at about 8am this morning.
We didn’t have the best sleep last night because it was hot and muggy, and at 5:30am or so we were woken up by workmen painting the curbs in the parking lot. Fortunately, this didn’t last long and we managed to get back to sleep for a bit longer. Steve and Glen joined us at the tourist info carpark in Campeche at about 8am this morning.
Monday, December 15, 2008
City of Campeche
Monday December 15…10:45pm
We went for another walk down our little entrance road, and as we got near the beginning of it, we walked into 4 Mexican marine soldiers with their rifles.
We went for another walk down our little entrance road, and as we got near the beginning of it, we walked into 4 Mexican marine soldiers with their rifles.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Seibaplaya (day 2)
Sunday December 14…9:00pm
There wasn’t a cloud in the sky all day today. High was about 30C (86F). We expected that because today was Sunday, our spot here would be a little busier, but very few locals showed up.
There wasn’t a cloud in the sky all day today. High was about 30C (86F). We expected that because today was Sunday, our spot here would be a little busier, but very few locals showed up.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Seibaplaya
Saturday December 13…11:00pm
As we were getting ready to hit the road this morning, at about 8am, a bunch of RV’s went by. Most were motorhomes pulling cars, and then one pickup truck with a 5th wheel trailer.
As we were getting ready to hit the road this morning, at about 8am, a bunch of RV’s went by. Most were motorhomes pulling cars, and then one pickup truck with a 5th wheel trailer.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Near Sabancui
Friday December 12… 11:00pm
We made no effort to get up early, however when we did arise, we decided that the weather wasn’t good enough to warrant staying here.
We made no effort to get up early, however when we did arise, we decided that the weather wasn’t good enough to warrant staying here.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Another spot near Puerto Ceiba (day 2)
Thursday December 11…11:00pm
It was windy all last night, and it rained on and off. We decided to stay put and ride it out today in the hopes of better weather, but it never showed up. So it was a day of reading books and playing cards.
It was windy all last night, and it rained on and off. We decided to stay put and ride it out today in the hopes of better weather, but it never showed up. So it was a day of reading books and playing cards.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Another spot near Puerto Ceiba
Wednesday December 10…11:00pm
Not a bad nights sleep, but we decided to move on anyhow. It was going to be a really hot day, because the temperature inside Sherman at 8:00am was already 26C (80F).
Not a bad nights sleep, but we decided to move on anyhow. It was going to be a really hot day, because the temperature inside Sherman at 8:00am was already 26C (80F).
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
A farmers field (day 2)
Monday December 8…9:00pm
Sometime last night, I woke up and Sherman was rocking! Half asleep, I thought maybe it was an earthquake.
Sometime last night, I woke up and Sherman was rocking! Half asleep, I thought maybe it was an earthquake.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
A farmers field near Sanchez Magallanes
Sunday December 7…9:30pm
So besides being a dirty beach with lots of bugs, it was also not a nice place to sleep. Quite a few cars drove up with music blaring loudly at all hours of the night. And lots of dogs barking. Oh well.
So besides being a dirty beach with lots of bugs, it was also not a nice place to sleep. Quite a few cars drove up with music blaring loudly at all hours of the night. And lots of dogs barking. Oh well.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Sanchez Magallanes
Saturday December 6…6:30pm
I’m writing the journal early tonight, because I know I’m just not going to feel like it later!
I’m writing the journal early tonight, because I know I’m just not going to feel like it later!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Lake Catemaco (day 4)
Friday December 5…9:30pm
It was pouring rain when we woke up. It never did clear up, and remained overcast the whole day. Not very nice for Glen’s birthday, but we had no control over the weather. However we did have her and Steve over for a nice lunch. Ruth made chicken curry with rice, and then cheesecake for dessert.
It was pouring rain when we woke up. It never did clear up, and remained overcast the whole day. Not very nice for Glen’s birthday, but we had no control over the weather. However we did have her and Steve over for a nice lunch. Ruth made chicken curry with rice, and then cheesecake for dessert.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Lake Catemaco (day 3)
Thursday December 4…10:30pm
We took Whiskey for a nice walk along the malecon this morning.
We took Whiskey for a nice walk along the malecon this morning.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Lake Catemaco (day 2)
Wednesday December 3…10:30pm
We woke up to a beautiful blue sky for our boat trip this morning. We only had to cross the street to get to our boat dock, and our driver Hector was ready to go at 8:45am.
We woke up to a beautiful blue sky for our boat trip this morning. We only had to cross the street to get to our boat dock, and our driver Hector was ready to go at 8:45am.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Lake Catemaco, Mexico
Tuesday December 2…10:00pm
We woke up to rain dropping on the roof. It rained steadily while we got ready to go, and didn’t let up until mid-morning. We were on the road by 8:30am, having waited a bit in the hope that traffic will have lightened up by the time we got to the bypass around Veracruz.
We woke up to rain dropping on the roof. It rained steadily while we got ready to go, and didn’t let up until mid-morning. We were on the road by 8:30am, having waited a bit in the hope that traffic will have lightened up by the time we got to the bypass around Veracruz.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Cardel, Mexico
Monday December 1…9:30pm
We woke up to a cloudy day and had made the decision that if it was cloudy, we would move on. So we packed everything up, and were on the road before 9am.
We woke up to a cloudy day and had made the decision that if it was cloudy, we would move on. So we packed everything up, and were on the road before 9am.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Coasta Esmerelda (day 6)
Sunday November 30…11:00pm
Spent the morning doing some minor repairs to Sherman. Nothing important, just crossing a few things off the to-do list. Ruth spent the morning cleaning out the oven/stove top area, which she had wanted to do while at her parents, but somehow never got around to it.
Spent the morning doing some minor repairs to Sherman. Nothing important, just crossing a few things off the to-do list. Ruth spent the morning cleaning out the oven/stove top area, which she had wanted to do while at her parents, but somehow never got around to it.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Coasta Esmerelda (day 5)
Saturday November 29…11:00pm
I rode back to the hotel this morning, and used their internet. It was a different person at the front counter, and I asked if I could use the internet, he said it was okay. Glen and Steve went later in the morning, and they also had no problem using it.
I rode back to the hotel this morning, and used their internet. It was a different person at the front counter, and I asked if I could use the internet, he said it was okay. Glen and Steve went later in the morning, and they also had no problem using it.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Coasta Esmerelda (day 4)
Friday November 28…9:15pm
I rode my bike back to the hotel this morning and used the internet for a bit. We’re not customers there any more, so I don’t want to overstay my welcome in their lobby, although nobody seems to mind.
I rode my bike back to the hotel this morning and used the internet for a bit. We’re not customers there any more, so I don’t want to overstay my welcome in their lobby, although nobody seems to mind.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Coasta Esmerelda (day 3)
Thursday November 27…10:00pm
At 8:30am, I rode my bike down to the hotel we stayed at night before last. It’s only about half a km up the road, and I could easily see the hydro crews were still working, I checked with the girl at the counter, and she told me the power wouldn’t be working until Friday morning. I asked her if I could use the internet in the morning, and
At 8:30am, I rode my bike down to the hotel we stayed at night before last. It’s only about half a km up the road, and I could easily see the hydro crews were still working, I checked with the girl at the counter, and she told me the power wouldn’t be working until Friday morning. I asked her if I could use the internet in the morning, and
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Coasta Esmerelda
Tuesday November 25…10:00pm
We left the El Tajin ruins at about 9:00am. We headed for the Esmeralda Coast, which is a beachfront roadway between Poza Rica and Veracruz. It’s a popular area for Mexicans to come and vacation
We left the El Tajin ruins at about 9:00am. We headed for the Esmeralda Coast, which is a beachfront roadway between Poza Rica and Veracruz. It’s a popular area for Mexicans to come and vacation
Monday, November 24, 2008
El Tajin Ruins
Monday November 24…9:30pm
On the road again by 8:00am. We put in a little more gas, as a thank you to the Pemex station who let us park overnight for free in their lot.
On the road again by 8:00am. We put in a little more gas, as a thank you to the Pemex station who let us park overnight for free in their lot.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Alamo, Mexico
Sunday November 23…10:15pm
The morning started off cloudy, so we made an early decision to head further south.
The morning started off cloudy, so we made an early decision to head further south.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Barra Del Tordo (day 4)
Saturday November 22…10:00pm
Cloudy again today, but not quite as cool. High about 22C (72F).
Cloudy again today, but not quite as cool. High about 22C (72F).
Friday, November 21, 2008
Barra Del Tordo (day 3)
Friday November 21…10:00pm
We had some rain overnight last night, but it had cleared up somewhat by morning. Ruth went for a run down the beach, and Whiskey and I followed shortly after because it looked like a storm
We had some rain overnight last night, but it had cleared up somewhat by morning. Ruth went for a run down the beach, and Whiskey and I followed shortly after because it looked like a storm
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Barra Del Tordo (day 2)
Thursday November 20…10:30pm
We didn’t sleep well last night, because Whiskey had some kind of reaction to a flea and tick medication that we gave her. She seems
We didn’t sleep well last night, because Whiskey had some kind of reaction to a flea and tick medication that we gave her. She seems
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Barra Del Tordo, Mexico
Wednesday November 19…10:00pm
We were up by 7am, and went for a walk. Yesterday, there was a large bus/coach that was doing some repair work in the parking lot of
We were up by 7am, and went for a walk. Yesterday, there was a large bus/coach that was doing some repair work in the parking lot of
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Nuevo Progreso, Mexico
Tuesday November 18…10:15pm
We had set the alarm for 6:20am in order to be ready to head across the border at 7:30am. Traffic going through Brownsville was fairly heavy, but by the time we reached the bridge and border it was pretty quiet. We paid the $7.00 US ($8.40 CAN)(for motorhomes) bridge toll and crossed in to Mexico.
We had set the alarm for 6:20am in order to be ready to head across the border at 7:30am. Traffic going through Brownsville was fairly heavy, but by the time we reached the bridge and border it was pretty quiet. We paid the $7.00 US ($8.40 CAN)(for motorhomes) bridge toll and crossed in to Mexico.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Brownsville (day 4)
Monday November 17…10:30
Well the main project today was to get Sherman’s alternator problem fixed. I removed the new alternator and Steve and Glen (hereafter referred to as S&G) drove me over to the auto parts place. They
Well the main project today was to get Sherman’s alternator problem fixed. I removed the new alternator and Steve and Glen (hereafter referred to as S&G) drove me over to the auto parts place. They
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Brownsville Walmart
Sunday November 16…9:30pm
I was up at sunrise and after my first coffee I set out to figure out this alternator problem. When started and running, the voltage at the battery reads 11.2 volts. It should read somewhere around 13.5v.
I was up at sunrise and after my first coffee I set out to figure out this alternator problem. When started and running, the voltage at the battery reads 11.2 volts. It should read somewhere around 13.5v.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Back in Brownsville
Saturday November 15…9:30pm
Today was not a good day. We’ve learned that sometimes things just don’t go the way you want them to, and so you just accept that, and you carry on. But today was just one thing after another.
Today was not a good day. We’ve learned that sometimes things just don’t go the way you want them to, and so you just accept that, and you carry on. But today was just one thing after another.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Boca Chica Beach, Texas
Friday November 14…10:30pm
Did some shopping at the Walmart. Got oil and filter for Sherman, because I’ll have to do that sometime soon. And picked up a lot of grocery items that we are stocking up on because they may not be readily available in Mexico.
Did some shopping at the Walmart. Got oil and filter for Sherman, because I’ll have to do that sometime soon. And picked up a lot of grocery items that we are stocking up on because they may not be readily available in Mexico.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Harlingen, Texas
Thursday November 13…11:00pm
When we checked our email this morning, we had a note from our friends Glen and Steve. This is the couple we spent a couple of months last winter with in Mexico’s Baja. And we will spend
When we checked our email this morning, we had a note from our friends Glen and Steve. This is the couple we spent a couple of months last winter with in Mexico’s Baja. And we will spend
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Tilden, Texas
Wednesday November 12…11:00pm
Drove into San Antonio this morning. The only thing we were worried about with getting right into the downtown area was parking. I had been on google maps and found a large parking lot close to downtown, so that is where we put our destination into the GPS unit.
Drove into San Antonio this morning. The only thing we were worried about with getting right into the downtown area was parking. I had been on google maps and found a large parking lot close to downtown, so that is where we put our destination into the GPS unit.
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