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Weekend in Veracruz
... the previous evening……but it was closed!! Nevertheless we managed to find another one and enjoy fresh seafood!
The weekend just disappeared all too quickly and after a spell sunbathing on Sunday and trying the local coffee it was time to head for the bus station. Not too far into the journey the heavens opened and the roads became like rivers! It really does know how ...
Manatee Day
... 2 more attractions including a Ripley's Believe It Or Not. It cost 100 pesos to enter the aquarium, where, ironically, one is greeted by a toucan which was drinking from a tank.
It is not the most spectacular of aquariums but OK for Latin America. Taking centre stage was a huge tank which surrounded a viewing area. That had the biggest exhibits like sharks and eagle rays. There was an outdoor dolphin show which could do with a better viewing arrangement. ...
The Conference (ATMEX) Begins
... disarray. In true Mexican manner, we adapted and met as many parties as we could, even those designated for the next day (I will explain why later) and those with no prior appointment.
One of the unscheduled appointments I had was with the famed shaman from Nanciyaga, who were represented in a large booth offering the services of their resort. I got my ritualistic cleansing, and individual attention, from the same shaman who attended to the group ...
Activities On Lake Catemaco
Yesterday, on the long bus ride to Catemaco, we were given a choice of activities this morning. (A) An appointment with the shaman; (B) Kayaking to do bird watching; and (C) Bird watching. I enjoy both the physical aspect of kayaking and the natural of birding, so (B) was the spontaneous choice for me. I am not so interested in shamans though I like anthropology. (A) turned out to be the most popular among the group that they extended the capacity.
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Fin de Semana en Veracruz y Boca del Rio /
... I crossed the street and had lunch at the Emporio Hotel, where I ate a salad bar, which are prix fix salads but you can order as many as you ant for just $80 pesos (about 6 dollars), since I am vegetarian it is kind of hard to find good food in a port, so I do recommend it.
After I finished my meal I took a taxi to Boca del Rio to check-in at the hotel, and didn't went back to the Port until 2 days later ...