Hotel La Noria San Cristobal de las Casas

My first encounter with Mexicans was several hours before I reached Mexico city, as I was sat next to two of them on the plane.Well, one Mexican and one Indian who lives here. They seemed nice at first and I could actually understand what they were going on about in Spanish. Just as we took off, the overhead locker burst open and my shoe fell out onto my head, and one of them tried to leap out of his seat to close it. Nice guy. Unfortunately as soon as we were in the air, they proceeded ...

... orrore.<br>Per il resto del giorno ci limitiamo a camminare lungo i viali del centro, al momento di salire in camera ci accorgiamo della fatica di essere a 2200 mt, l'ostello è subdolo tu credi di dover salire al terzo piano, ma loro hanno due piani non conteggiati (dove c'è la cucina e l'altro con la sala tv) così in realtà devi arrivare al quinto. Dobbiamo organizzarci bene, perchè una volta scesi, se ti accorgi di aver dimenticato qualcosa, sono tutti cavoli tuoi risalire!!

... a nice way to get a feel for the town, but my back was regretting the 15 minute walk the whole way. <br> San Cristibal was this cool little city high up in the mountains that remains relatively untouched by Western culture. Full of indigenous people, the city remains a snapshot of a more traditional Mayan Culture (the Aztec empire ended somewhere up near Mexico City and I was now in Mayan territory). In this city people would not let you take photos of them in ...

... of days before Christina's 31st Birthday and decided that we would stay for 4 nights. Three nights at a beautiful campsite, located only 5 minutes from the main center of town, and treat ourselves to one night at a beautiful hotel for the big day. The first day in the region (Habien and Patricia joined us) we decided to get up early and drive to Tuxtla. This is the capital of Chiapas state, the location of some beautiful Canyons (Canon del Sumidero) and a Zoo that had all the region&#8217 ...

... de Las Casas &#8211; More Reflections<br>Part 2 of 5<br><br>I took a lot of photos during our travels, as the theory "a picture is worth a thousand words" is a concept I cannot resist. San Cristobal due to its overwhelming indigenous roots proved to be just the catalyst that made it even more difficult to keep the camera in my pocket.<br><br>Turning each corner presented new views in ochre, dark reds and blues, lush greens, subtle and not so subtle pinks ...

... which Diego collected but it also represents the four elements, the four cardinal compass points and the four seasons. A much older and to my eyes more beautiful church stands in some distance from the main basilica. This is the Capilla del Pocito. Any readers fortunate enough to know my father will know that I have visited more churches than you can shake a stick at, but I can honestly say that this church is one of the most arresting I ...

... foot. He had some kind of insect/ worm making a thin red path around his foot under the skin...and he's had it there for 2 weeks (Sweet Jesus..well impressed). I told him to see a doctor here (he was going to wait until he got to the UK in 3 days). After I told him my African Jigger story I think he's going to go tomorrow. Mexico city is awash with rain and thunder tonight so just going to take it easy. The plan for the next week is 2 more days in Mexico city (if my ...

... that contains vast oil deposits as well as supplies Mexico with most of its hydroelectric power. The region is also one of the poorest. Not only do the Maya continue to experience systematic oppression, but they do not benefit from the richness of their own land. Instead, they are displaced. <br><br>Among the many oppressed indigenous groups throughout the world, the Zapatistas stand out as a group that has consistently refused to relinquish power. They demand 11 things: work, land ...

... planet when they built their headquarters in the richest city in the most closeted nation on earth. had they built their offices in the poorest city in africa, the members of the board would be reminded everyday of the problems they need to fix. north korea will not use their technology to destroy the globe. the point made is that - what is okay for one nation to obtain to protect itself from itself is as fair, or unfair for each of us to share. when humans fade from history ...

... politics and social dynamics. one of the guys, the horn blower, was adamant that the north of mexico should become independent from the south, remaining industrialized and tied solely to the economics of it's northern neighbours. he argued that the indigenous south was holding the country back from joining the 'lucky' countries. while all of his friends argued points against his ideals, we debated at length the possible outcomes if such a proposal ...