tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post8024418553450726165..comments2024-03-16T20:29:10.881-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: It's not all sunshine and roses right now...Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-31799063525484022052018-01-28T08:25:15.586-05:002018-01-28T08:25:15.586-05:00You can still have an adventure without having to ...You can still have an adventure without having to go on such terrible roads. We have to be honest that this section of Mexico is not our most favourite and that is probably why this is only our second time in this area after 9 years of traveling in Mexico. We love Catemaco and the all the lush green vegetation but the state of the roads and the crappy weather (both visits) are a bit of a turn off for us.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-43125621776685498212018-01-28T08:16:10.056-05:002018-01-28T08:16:10.056-05:00Yes, it looks like the lake is still high!Yes, it looks like the lake is still high!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-37114557165839469262018-01-27T14:28:37.331-05:002018-01-27T14:28:37.331-05:00That is why its an adventure. If people want smoot...That is why its an adventure. If people want smooth they need to go to an all inclusive. But that hardly gives you bragging rights to your friends. That is the enjoyment of taking an RV, you see the REAL Mexico. IMO opinion it's much better than the commercial version, and you guys are experts in showing people the real version. Rain and all.Paul Beddowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471244341564465899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-9863545988513458872018-01-27T14:24:34.406-05:002018-01-27T14:24:34.406-05:00All the Mexican tourists feed them it seems. They ...All the Mexican tourists feed them it seems. They seem to get a lot of crackers. Is the lake still high? In November parts of the shoreline were flooded. It was a brutal rainy season and it looks like it is hanging on.Paul Beddowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471244341564465899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-27346212622938965932018-01-26T23:14:42.340-05:002018-01-26T23:14:42.340-05:00Yes, that is very true and I think that is pretty ...Yes, that is very true and I think that is pretty much how we all used the day.<br /><br />There are definitely challenges on this trip but they are also worth it for what we get to see along the way. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-11348042215641521852018-01-26T23:12:26.561-05:002018-01-26T23:12:26.561-05:00The boat trip is ok but we really enjoyed going to...The boat trip is ok but we really enjoyed going to see the waterfall way more and to the cigar factory, if the weather cooperates, maybe we can do both.<br /><br />We have already let everyone know that the monkeys aren't native to Mexico and that they are strictly there for research and that they stink!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13931686386360062722018-01-26T23:08:47.312-05:002018-01-26T23:08:47.312-05:00We are dealing with it and it is only going to get...We are dealing with it and it is only going to get better, even the roads, we hope! :-)<br /><br />We think the pace is a little fast as well but we have heard that a few groups have done this same route in less time and didn't find it too fast paced so maybe it is just us. We like to come and enjoy the places we visit, going at this pace make us feel like we are on one of those European vacations where they do 10 cities in like 14 days, they see lots but don't really experience anything! We have already got them to add in a few more days at the beginning of the trip to have a little more time to relax and smell the roses. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-90890556278626794662018-01-26T23:03:22.043-05:002018-01-26T23:03:22.043-05:00There is a reason that we haven't taken this r...There is a reason that we haven't taken this route since our trip in the fall of 2008. It has to be the worst section of road in all of Mexico and the fact that they call it a toll road is comical. ;-)<br /><br />Most people are doing better but a few others are coming down with it, it is slowly making it's way through the group. Yes, we explained all about that before we even crossed the border. We all think the illness is more flu like than food related.<br /><br />We know the sun will shine again soon but it will still be a few days yet. :-(<br />Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-31183492693394695952018-01-26T22:57:35.765-05:002018-01-26T22:57:35.765-05:00I am sure that we all will, it seems to be making ...I am sure that we all will, it seems to be making the rounds!<br /><br />There is nothing you can do with the weather, except to try to make the best of it and that is what we are trying to do. Eventually it will get better. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-40401611721425798872018-01-26T22:55:45.449-05:002018-01-26T22:55:45.449-05:00We like to think we are! ;-)
Glad you are enjoyin...We like to think we are! ;-)<br /><br />Glad you are enjoying this fun journey.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-54059459014297975782018-01-26T22:54:59.642-05:002018-01-26T22:54:59.642-05:00Kevin will have a look at the old pump and see if ...Kevin will have a look at the old pump and see if he can find out what the problem and try to fix it but yes, it is nice that there were some extra pumps available. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-28840758255660681522018-01-26T22:51:36.476-05:002018-01-26T22:51:36.476-05:00It has been miserable since we hit the coast. The ...It has been miserable since we hit the coast. The afternoon we arrived at the Emerald Coast was the nicest, since then it has been totally overcast and raining and windy most of the time. It was pouring rain as we pulled into Catemaco today, everyone got soaked trying to get parked up.<br /><br />We have our doubts that the road will be fixed!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-50741574651616071772018-01-26T22:45:03.948-05:002018-01-26T22:45:03.948-05:00Yep, it sure is! You don't sure don't want...Yep, it sure is! You don't sure don't want to be behind one on the road though.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-37468853239497810862018-01-26T22:43:38.419-05:002018-01-26T22:43:38.419-05:00It's not going to happen soon but the sun will...It's not going to happen soon but the sun will shine again, we will just have to have a little patience. :-)<br /><br />If you go to our facebook page, just under the cover picture are the buttons for "Like" and "Follow", you need to make sure that you have clicked on "Follow" and then every time we publish a new post it should come up in your news feed at the top. Hope that helps.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-58977679893202368632018-01-26T22:37:21.794-05:002018-01-26T22:37:21.794-05:00We are making the best of it!
Not necessarily spe...We are making the best of it!<br /><br />Not necessarily special permits but you have to have record of their rabies shot and a health certificate that was issued within 2 weeks of crossing the Mexican border. Birds are another story, I do believe that they cannot legally cross the border even if they are pets!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-47177227954959865402018-01-26T21:55:44.030-05:002018-01-26T21:55:44.030-05:00The rainy day was a blessing in disguise and gave ...The rainy day was a blessing in disguise and gave a much needed rest to everyone I think. Good to hear about the challenges in this adventure as it makes the trip more realistic. Love reading all about your daily stories! Safe travels! Lynnette Khuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15608492676290925231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-10863901324084569902018-01-26T19:42:57.853-05:002018-01-26T19:42:57.853-05:00It is fun to take the boat trip up to the end of L...It is fun to take the boat trip up to the end of Lake Catemaco. The park there was used as a movie set for a Sean Connery movie. Ask the boat guy to stop at the Monkey Island but warn people not to feed the monkeys. They are isolated and on a controlled diet as an experiment by the university.Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-1937932883460117392018-01-26T09:54:30.024-05:002018-01-26T09:54:30.024-05:00That is what we had ours eyes out for but not to w...That is what we had ours eyes out for but not to worry, it is all sorted out now. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-53255670331295480782018-01-26T09:52:12.945-05:002018-01-26T09:52:12.945-05:00Not sure what happened but your comment went into ...Not sure what happened but your comment went into our spam folder, that's why it didn't show up earlier. <br /><br />Yep, the roads on this stretch are terrible, just like what we remembered from our trip in the fall of 2008, that is probably why we never chose this route since then until now of course. We like to think that they are happy with us! ;-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-74478389111688047932018-01-26T09:48:28.686-05:002018-01-26T09:48:28.686-05:00It was a totally miserable day so none of us ventu...It was a totally miserable day so none of us ventured into Veracruz yesterday and today we are moving on. Perhaps the next time.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-14275454235511397962018-01-26T09:11:14.990-05:002018-01-26T09:11:14.990-05:00Yes, it didn't thrill us when we were here bac...Yes, it didn't thrill us when we were here back in the fall of 2008 and it isn't thrilling us now either, especially the roads. Just the condition of the roads is enough to make us not want to do this route again!<br /><br />Here is the link to our route. <a href="http://www.travelwithkevinandruth.com/2017/08/our-route-in-mexico-this-winter.html" rel="nofollow">www.travelwithkevinandruth.com/2017/08/our-route-in-mexico-this-winter.html</a><br /><br />We had tried AutoZone in Tepotzotlan near Mexico City with no luck. It's all fixed now though. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-38928467585257065822018-01-26T09:01:40.466-05:002018-01-26T09:01:40.466-05:00Yes, we try to turn those kind of days into good d...Yes, we try to turn those kind of days into good days. We tried to do a games afternoon but that sort of failed because it was so windy and people and already sat out for lunch at the little restaurant here but that turned out to be a good thing and everyone got outside of their rigs and just have time to chat with travel mates and to relax. The nice thing about Mexico is that the gas truck will come to us and that task was done when we were camped just outside of Mexico City.<br /><br />Most people have some sort of solar set up and because of only sitting in one place for 2 or 3 days, having no sun hasn't really been a problem because the batteries get topped up on our travel days. It is nice to have electricity at most of our stops, especially for those that don't have solar, however they have to be very careful about the current going in because in many cases it is either too high or too low.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-35436845198859892392018-01-26T08:33:26.827-05:002018-01-26T08:33:26.827-05:00Thank you Jana for following along with us, we are...Thank you Jana for following along with us, we are so happy to hear that you are enjoying this adventure with us every morning via the internet. <br /><br />Hopefully everyone will be feeling topnotch again in a short time, luckily we have a much calmer schedule for the next little bit.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-24115320239537073742018-01-26T08:28:05.986-05:002018-01-26T08:28:05.986-05:00We like to think that we have it all under control...We like to think that we have it all under control and we are pretty sure that we do. Thankfully none in the group sounds like they want abandon the caravan so that should be a good sign. ;-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-49383014089306056082018-01-26T08:24:55.810-05:002018-01-26T08:24:55.810-05:00Nope, there is nothing that can be done about the ...Nope, there is nothing that can be done about the weather except to make the best of it and I think that everyone did. Despite it all, I think everyone had a good day.<br /><br />It takes a lot of behind the scenes work to keep the caravan running along smoothly but we seem to have a hold on it and hopefully the weather will soon start to cooperate for us again.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.com