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The sunset photo in the header looks like a stock image. But it’s actually one I took in 2012 in El Salvador, when we were camping in a little igloo-shaped hut across from a volcano.
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Club Náutico
What do you get when you cross The Shining with Gilligan’s Island? The Club Náutico y Deportivo de Campeche. Our hotel in the city of Campeche being indifferently comfortable (the Maya Campeche Hotel: clean and convenient, but cramped and dark), … Continue reading
A candy-box town
We spent a day in the exceedingly picturesque walled city of Campeche. Mexico seems to be crawling with UNESCO World Heritage sites, and this is one of them. See for yourself: And Joe made a new friend:
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In Chochola, Yucatan:
Us and the great outdoors
The last time I went camping was 20 years ago, on a luxury safari in Kenya. We rode camels through the savannah from campsite to campsite, looking for elephants and wildebeests as we ambled along. After a few hours we … Continue reading
Mérida downtown
Here are a few shots of shops in Mérida, for your delectation. Colorful place, isn't it? ; Posted with Blogsy
Dia de los Muertos
When I first met Henry, I was a little taken aback by all the skull-themed objets scattered about his house and his skeleton-print shirt. I soon got used to them and then grew to appreciate them, and now I’m the … Continue reading
Here We Are
Here’s the view from where I sit. I think I deserve it. In the early stages, this trip required no planning; everything fell together like a wish from a fairy godmother. As we got closer and closer to departure, however, … Continue reading