Hotel D'Monica San Cristobal de las Casas

... relatives. I will post pictures as soon as possible. I also almost bought a Mayan remedy for hair loss for my dad but I thought he probably wouldn´t use it either way and wasn´t sure if it would clear customs in the US. Other than that I spent the day walking around the charming colonial streets and enjoying not sweating so I guess the cold at night was worth it. Tomorrow its out of Mexico and onto Guatemala.

... first time ever - we got the shake down by some military guys at a checkpoint. They went through everything and then started trying to indicate things they wanted (but nothing significant)- like one of my hats and a chaise lounge chair. It was obvious they were on the dole. These guys are usually very business like but this bunch was acting kind of flip so we indicated we weren't very happy with the situation, telling them we were visitors and Victor said no, we couldn't give them ...

... using English all the time... And suddenly, 2nd flash in my head: he is actually talking to me about something completely different than his bike tours, explaining to me that I did not ask first if he spoke English and started in this despicable (my words!) language right away. And this is impolite, you see. Bla bla bla... He keeps raving on the same subject. Hmmm, yeah... A bit surprised, I finally ask for a summary of out agreement, in Spanish this time, and he seems to ...

... in an earlier blog, San Cristobal is calm, but Na-Bolom is even calmer. It is truly an oasis or a little Shangri-La that even reminds me of a Buddhist meditation center. It is truly a fitting tribute to these two remarkable people.<br><br>------------------------ ---------------------------<br>Feedback : travelswithlobo@yahoo.com<br>---------- --------------------------------------- <br>Coming Soon: San Cristobal de Las Casas - The Market

... ja vain yhdellä "hittoakos tänne tulette" -kysymyksellä. Tuntui myös, että työn vaatimuksiin kuului ainakin yhden vieraan kielen osaaminen, sen verran multikulttuurisen näköisiä olivat tullimiehet. New Yorkiin oli juuri ennen joulua satanut lumi aivan kuten elokuvissa on ennustettu. Tosin jo päivässä muuttui tuo lumi rännäksi, joka tiesi huonoja uutisia vastahankkimilleni kengille, jotka eivät olleet aivan goretexiä. Nykin välipysähdys aiheutti myäs jonkinasteisia ...

... trolling round town for somewhere else. After several days back in San Cri enjoying Day of the Dead celebrations in the evenings, having spent most of the day in internet cafes getting my photos/videos uploaded, and coming down with a cold, I decided it was time to leave the cold hills and head to the beach.

... stretched right across the river from one bank to the other. I assume the water swirled there resulting in it all collecting in one location. Unfortunately however, it doesn't seem like anyone's doing anything about it. Obviously, I hope I'm wrong on that assumption. Anyways, we went through this stretch at chug-along speed and at one point had to lift the motor out of the water to remove some of the **** that was being dragged. Once through the filth, further on ...

... i cannot take a photo as they think you are stealing their spirit. gutted. we are meant to ask the locals if we can take any photos, even of a building. so pics may be in short supply. the ride back down is so much fun, and far too short. but i realise this is what i need to do in most villages, as riding around on a bus isnt what i have come for! the evening is short due to us all being exhausted.

... language), pausing only to take a breath. Everyone brings a bottle or two of Coke (or another soda) and little glasses either to drink out of or to splash Coke on the ground. They drink Coke in this context because it makes you burp, thereby releasing bad spirits.<br><br>When I went to the church, I was ready for the Coke, but the chickens were a complete surprise. Every now and then, someone would take a hen out of a bag, "sweep" it over the candles and a person. They would then stand ...

... of all humanity who wish for peace. alta couldn't afford the beer she drank so i asked her if she'd like to cook her favourite dish for our staff and any friends she had from the hostel. we had a banquet of salmon, salad, potato chips and vodka served after work. a no cash compromise we all enjoyed. watching cnn the other morning, i witnessed to the united nations committee announce sanctions on the democratic peoples' republic of korea. each speaker highlighted the ...