Wednesday March 25…11:30pm
We actually had a pretty good sleep parked at the Pemex gas station. We were expecting it to be a bit noisy because of the trucks that use their engine break on the hill going into town, but it wasn’t too bad at all.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Zacatecas
We actually had a pretty good sleep parked at the Pemex gas station. We were expecting it to be a bit noisy because of the trucks that use their engine break on the hill going into town, but it wasn’t too bad at all.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Just north of Jalpa
Tuesday March 24…8:30pm
We were up early again, before 7:00am. They filled the various swimming pools with fresh water, as they do every day, and Ruth and I went for a swim. The mineral hot springs water that they fill the pools with is a constant temperature of 39C (98F). You’d think that’s too hot for swimming in Mexico, but it feels just right, and it sure is easy to get into the water.
We were up early again, before 7:00am. They filled the various swimming pools with fresh water, as they do every day, and Ruth and I went for a swim. The mineral hot springs water that they fill the pools with is a constant temperature of 39C (98F). You’d think that’s too hot for swimming in Mexico, but it feels just right, and it sure is easy to get into the water.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Villa Corona (day 2) - Guadalajara
Monday March 23…8:00pm
At about 9:30am, we walked up to the main highway to catch the local bus to Guadalajara. It’s about 50 kms (30 miles) from the town of Villa Corona to the centre of Guadalajara. The bus showed up, and it was 28 pesos ($2.41 CAN, $2.00 US) each, one way.
At about 9:30am, we walked up to the main highway to catch the local bus to Guadalajara. It’s about 50 kms (30 miles) from the town of Villa Corona to the centre of Guadalajara. The bus showed up, and it was 28 pesos ($2.41 CAN, $2.00 US) each, one way.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Villa Corona
Sunday March 22…9:45pm
We got up at about 6:30am, but it was still about 8:00am before we drove out.
We got up at about 6:30am, but it was still about 8:00am before we drove out.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Valle de Juarez (day 3)
Saturday March 21…11:00pm
Another couple here, Ryan and Joanne, just bought an old Jeep because they are staying in Mexico for a while. They invited us to go for an open air tour of the nearby mountains to a place called El Tigre.
Another couple here, Ryan and Joanne, just bought an old Jeep because they are staying in Mexico for a while. They invited us to go for an open air tour of the nearby mountains to a place called El Tigre.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Valle de Juarez (day 2)
Friday March 20…10:30pm
We had a great sleep last night, using our comforter on the sheets for the first time in weeks. Temperature in the motorhome when we got up at 7am was 11C (53F). But by the time the sun started shining in a few minutes later it only took an hour or so to warm up.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Valle de Juarez
Thursday March 19…10:30pm
We were up at 6:00am, and we left the city of Colima at 7:15am.
We were up at 6:00am, and we left the city of Colima at 7:15am.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Colima (day 2)
Wednesday March 18…8:45pm
Had a great nights sleep in the Sams Club parking lot. In fact, I woke up at one point during the night, and couldn’t believe how quiet it was outside.
Had a great nights sleep in the Sams Club parking lot. In fact, I woke up at one point during the night, and couldn’t believe how quiet it was outside.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Colima
Tuesday March 17…10:15pm
We were up before 7am, and I took Whiskey outside to do her thing. I’m standing overlooking the beach, and I see a couple of baby sea turtles making their way to the ocean.
We were up before 7am, and I took Whiskey outside to do her thing. I’m standing overlooking the beach, and I see a couple of baby sea turtles making their way to the ocean.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Maruata (day 2)
Monday March 16…9:30pm
We went for an early walk along the beach this morning before it got too hot. There were a lot of sea turtle tracks going up to the sandy area of the beach.
We went for an early walk along the beach this morning before it got too hot. There were a lot of sea turtle tracks going up to the sandy area of the beach.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Maruata
Sunday March 15…10:30pm
We were on the road at 8:45am, and only had another short distance to travel. But the road from here to Maruata is very twisty and windy.
We were on the road at 8:45am, and only had another short distance to travel. But the road from here to Maruata is very twisty and windy.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Tizupan
We planned on a short 50 km (30 mile) drive to Caleta de Campos. And we made it there in about an hour.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Playa Azul
Friday March 13…9:45pm
We were up at 6:30am, and on the road at 8:45am. It seemed to take forever to get out of Zihuatanejo…the roads are bad, and we made one wrong turn that fortunately wasn’t a disaster because we got back on track pretty quickly.
We were up at 6:30am, and on the road at 8:45am. It seemed to take forever to get out of Zihuatanejo…the roads are bad, and we made one wrong turn that fortunately wasn’t a disaster because we got back on track pretty quickly.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Zihuatanejo (day 2)
Thursday March 12…
We decided to stay put for one more night. We have what seems to be a perfect free parking spot…shade in the morning, and then just enough sun to fully charge our batteries, and then shade for late afternoon.
We decided to stay put for one more night. We have what seems to be a perfect free parking spot…shade in the morning, and then just enough sun to fully charge our batteries, and then shade for late afternoon.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Piedra de Tlacoyunque
Tuesday March 10…10:45pm
We got ready to go this morning, and left the Acapulco Trailer Park at around 9:20am.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Acapulco (day 2)
Sunday March 8…10:00pm
We left the trailer park at about 9:30am and wanted to catch a bus into Acapulco.
We left the trailer park at about 9:30am and wanted to catch a bus into Acapulco.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
Playa Ventura (day 2)
Friday March 6…10:00pm
Walked with Whiskey on the beach this morning back towards town.
Walked with Whiskey on the beach this morning back towards town.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Playa Ventura
Thursday March 5…10:30pm
Sure enough, we were up at 6:30am, and we hit the road at 7:00am.
Sure enough, we were up at 6:30am, and we hit the road at 7:00am.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Playa Zicatela (day 2)
Wednesday March 4…10:30pm
We thought about leaving this morning. But by 10am, that thought had disappeared.
We thought about leaving this morning. But by 10am, that thought had disappeared.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Playa Zicatela
Tuesday March 3…10:15pm
We got up and spent some time getting Sherman ready to move. Marie and Alfredo came by and said they wanted to take us to another beach today, but they had to go into town first.
We got up and spent some time getting Sherman ready to move. Marie and Alfredo came by and said they wanted to take us to another beach today, but they had to go into town first.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Near Puerto Escondido (day 8)
Monday March 2…11:00pm
When we went over to the house this morning, the 20 chickens were already getting ready for dinner!
When we went over to the house this morning, the 20 chickens were already getting ready for dinner!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Near Puerto Escondido (day 7)
Sunday March 1…11:00pm
Marie and Alfredo made us Enchiladas for breakfast. The sauce they use is very different. It’s made with apples, bananas, garlic, jalapeno peppers and other stuff. Very spicy for breakfast!
Marie and Alfredo made us Enchiladas for breakfast. The sauce they use is very different. It’s made with apples, bananas, garlic, jalapeno peppers and other stuff. Very spicy for breakfast!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Near Puerto Escondido (day 6)
Saturday February 28…10:30pm
We took Whiskey for a long walk along the river. We have found a very nice path that goes right to the ocean and there are no other dogs or traffic, so Whiskey likes it.
We took Whiskey for a long walk along the river. We have found a very nice path that goes right to the ocean and there are no other dogs or traffic, so Whiskey likes it.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Near Puerto Escondido (day 5)
Friday February 27…8:30pm
We relaxed for the morning, and then around 11:00am Marie came by and asked if we wanted to go into town with them. We thought that maybe we could go to the market and that I could use the internet, so we agreed to go with them.
We relaxed for the morning, and then around 11:00am Marie came by and asked if we wanted to go into town with them. We thought that maybe we could go to the market and that I could use the internet, so we agreed to go with them.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Near Puerto Escondido (day 4)
Thursday February 26…10:00pm
We took Whiskey for a walk in the river this morning. The river is pretty wide, but you can cross the whole thing on foot at this time of year.
We took Whiskey for a walk in the river this morning. The river is pretty wide, but you can cross the whole thing on foot at this time of year.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Near Puerto Escondido (day 3)
Wednesday February 25…10:30pm
For some reason, Whiskey let us sleep in this morning. She must have known we got in late last night, because she didn’t wake us up until about 8:20am…this is definitely sleeping in for us!
For some reason, Whiskey let us sleep in this morning. She must have known we got in late last night, because she didn’t wake us up until about 8:20am…this is definitely sleeping in for us!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Near Puerto Escondido (day 2)
Mary came by at about 9:15am to tell us that breakfast would soon be ready. She had said yesterday that her mother in law would be making enchiladas, but that has been put off a day, so she thought we’d like to come for something else.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Near Puerto Escondido
Monday February 23…8:30pm
Glen and Steve had been parked on the next lot over from us, and they came round just before 8am to say goodbye. We do expect to see them again over the next couple of weeks, possibly as soon as tonight because they are headed the same route as we are.
Glen and Steve had been parked on the next lot over from us, and they came round just before 8am to say goodbye. We do expect to see them again over the next couple of weeks, possibly as soon as tonight because they are headed the same route as we are.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Playa Zipolite (day 5)
Sunday February 22…10:30pm
Another walk down the beach…more reading…Ruth went in to play in the waves…more reading…
Another walk down the beach…more reading…Ruth went in to play in the waves…more reading…
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Playa Zipolite (day 4)
Saturday February 21…10:00pm
Did our usual morning walk down the beach, then sat under our palapa and read. I spent hours looking for whales, and we spotted 3 or 4 throughout the day, as well as a school of dolphins in the distance, some of them even fully jumping out of the water. I wish they had been closer.
Did our usual morning walk down the beach, then sat under our palapa and read. I spent hours looking for whales, and we spotted 3 or 4 throughout the day, as well as a school of dolphins in the distance, some of them even fully jumping out of the water. I wish they had been closer.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Playa Zipolite (day 3)
Friday February 20…9:30pm
While on our morning walk, we stopped to chat with a couple from near Barrie Ontario, Clem and Barb.
While on our morning walk, we stopped to chat with a couple from near Barrie Ontario, Clem and Barb.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Playa Zipolite (day 2)
Thursday February 19…10:00pm
Before it got too hot, we walked with Whiskey all the way to the end of the beach. Lots of other people out walking and jogging and doing various exercises such as yoga. Many with no clothes on.
Before it got too hot, we walked with Whiskey all the way to the end of the beach. Lots of other people out walking and jogging and doing various exercises such as yoga. Many with no clothes on.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Playa Zipolite
Wednesday February 18…10:15pm
Had a better sleep tonight, and again woke up to see a beautiful sunrise out our back window.
Had a better sleep tonight, and again woke up to see a beautiful sunrise out our back window.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Near Playa La Entrega (day 2)
Tuesday February 17…9:15pm
Didn’t have a good sleep last night. Apparently the lighthouse is used by the younger crowd to come and party at…until 5am in the morning sometimes!
Didn’t have a good sleep last night. Apparently the lighthouse is used by the younger crowd to come and party at…until 5am in the morning sometimes!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Near Playa La Entrega
Monday February 16…10:30pm
When we woke up, it was actually cloudy! First time since we got here really, although you can usually see the odd cloud in the distance or a bit over the mountains behind us.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Huatulco (day 6)
Sunday February 15… 9:45pm
Went for a walk on the beach one more time with Whiskey. One lady came up and remembered her name from yesterday. We enjoy telling our story of driving down here…it’s kind of funny getting some peoples reaction.
Went for a walk on the beach one more time with Whiskey. One lady came up and remembered her name from yesterday. We enjoy telling our story of driving down here…it’s kind of funny getting some peoples reaction.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Huatulco (day 5)
Saturday February 14…11:00pm
An hour or so before lunch, we went for a walk next door to the Barcelo Premium all inclusive resort. We stood in the lobby area wondering who we should talk to about a tour of the resort.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Huatulco (day 4)
Friday February 13…9:00pm
Ruth and I rushed this morning in order to get on our bikes and explore a bit before it got too hot. So we left here about 8:45am, and headed west.
Ruth and I rushed this morning in order to get on our bikes and explore a bit before it got too hot. So we left here about 8:45am, and headed west.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Huatulco (day 3)
Thursday February 12…9:30pm
Just a relaxing day today. Ruth and I took Whiskey for a walk on the beach before it got too hot, and then (after Whiskey enjoyed her celebrity status once again) Ruth and her settled down on the beach for a couple of hours. In the meantime, I went back and helped Steve fix a little wiring problem he had on his motorhome.
Just a relaxing day today. Ruth and I took Whiskey for a walk on the beach before it got too hot, and then (after Whiskey enjoyed her celebrity status once again) Ruth and her settled down on the beach for a couple of hours. In the meantime, I went back and helped Steve fix a little wiring problem he had on his motorhome.
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