Holiday Inn Express Tapachula

Day 6, November 5, 2009

Puerto Chiapas, Mexico

The sea was rough last night, rougher than I even though before. Winds were at a gale force 10, peaking briefly at 12, and the seas were high enough to wash over the Lower Promenade deck. I had not heard (or paid attention apparently) the announcement from the bridge telling passengers to stay indoors. I was rocked to sleep quite well though, and awoke this morning refreshed and ready for ...

... e nao estava funcionando mais. Disse a agente de alfandega que estava descarregado e precisava carregar rsssssssss.
Uma outra coisa: oi dois FDP colocaram sem eu ver um saquinho com maconha dentro do meu carro. A sorte minha e que dirigi a noite e nao havia posto da policia federal aberta. Quando abri o carro hoje de manha e que senti o cheiro e achei o saquinho. Essa viagem esta se tornando uma aventura que eu nao esperava

... let us look for ourselves, even when we said we have no quetzals to give them (the prob with always being given huge notes by the banks!). We settled on a place which was recommended by los Amigos once more and gave the boys some cookies which they seemed more than happy with!!!

We had a cook out with some of the other hostel people (Anwen and I joinging this late provided some carbernet sauvignon in a carton and some cookies (classy girls us!). At 11ish we went ...

... with little pale purple flowers scattered in the short green grass. So, one might assume that we took a peaceful siesta afterwards... and you would be correct to assume so.

I think the eating and getting to know people better at lunch helped me not drag my guilt around anymore, and I left lunch with new energy, and I was in the forward part of the middle of the group until we got to our campsite. It was a 180 change in energy levels pre- and post-lunch Amy. Very ...

... It is known to be constructed of recycled materials, and it consists of different cabanas among the banana trees, which overlook the lake. Unbelievably peaceful, and owned by a couple from New York. I HIGHTLY recommend this place.

Right now we are going to explore San Marcos. Thanks to those of you who are reading and commenting on these blogs. Itīs really great sharing these stories with you.

Leigh

... reflected through the businesses and restaurants and although it had recently seen a 70 million dollar investment to try and take advantage of its location and inevitable passageway into central american this place was still waiting to break away from the pack. After dumping our bags amongst the funky 70īs decor of the amazingly large room with views (a bit like the views in bladerunner to be honest) we braced ourselves and ventured out into the night. The ...

Well it took about 15 days to travel the length of Mexico! Incredable country! Never felt threatened to even uncomfortable. But I am ready for a new country. Wll I sure got it! Careful what you wish for! We met two Canadian bikers from Quebec in Arranga lņast night and we all decided that a group of 6 is better than two smaller groups. The are two very nice folks and fit in right away. They are on the same trip we are and basically the ...

... the business-class angle on Horizon Airlines which made it easy and quick (for Annette) to go to nod off. I (Neal) could not go to sleep. For one thing, I was just enjoying the novel sensation of quiet movement in a cocooned environment quite unlike the last five weeks. For another, I am just tall enough so that my waist didn't naturally bend in the same plane that this plush, comfortable $2000 seat wanted to bend it. And lastly I was trying to ...

... time. It was actually more amusing then annoying. Oh and the restaurant was playing a bootlegged copy of the Dark Knight during our meal as well- which I thought was pretty good except for the shadow figures which would routinely walk across the screen. As we headed home from the restaurant, we were stopped by an American hippie who claimed he was robbed hiking a volcano in the middle of the night, he had clearly ...

... upsetting as we have concerns about our traveling papers and questions about car insurance. We checked in early the Hotel Esperenza (a budget place-- small room but a large bed and a TV, so it was possible to be comfortable, The AC is controlled at the front desk. We had to park on the street-- not to my liking, as I figure a bright red car with foreign plates ...