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Under the active Popokatepetl - Puebla
... vicinity. In Pueblo Leo was waiting for us, another CouchSurfer who offered us couch. Leo studied tourism, so he was great host and the guide in one person. Upon arrival, we attended real Mexican family celebration. Leo had been invited to celebrate the birth of baby of his classmates from the studies. Mexican party, that's something! Service is top notch, hired waiters and cooks. In Mexico, one does not need hesitate to take to party ...
Climbing a Volcano
... Well, I spoke Germ-Span-Glish. With all kinds of new Spanish words swirling around in my head, I had a hard time switching back to pure Deutsch. Eventually we settled on English – Oliver and Peter’s English is better than my German - though I enjoyed the novelty of speaking German when I felt confident.
In the weeks leading up to our hike, I had expressed my concern to Oliver about the nonchalance ...
New Friends, New Sights!
... large it was. Unfortunately the volcano was not clear since the weather was hazy……but very warm! I guess my photos tell the rest of the story. It was just a really relaxed day as we met up and also went separate ways at different points in the day. I really wanted to go to Cholula to see the ruins but because we took the bus tour that didn’t really work. However, now I know how easy it is to get there I am sure I will go back again.
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The winter heat
... I woke up feeling groggy and nauseous - not the margaritas I assure you. I actually think I got a bit of mild sunstroke. In the middle of winter! We went out for an excellent meal at an Italian restaurant called Casa Maria Lombardo. We had a major splurge and it only cost $50! If you're in town I can thoroughly recommend it. Still trying to work out how to get to our next destination San Cristobal de las Casas. Looks like the night bus is our only ...