December 2005
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Here we are . . . .
from Mexico DF
via Pacific
to the Caribbean!
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After a few days exploring Mexico City we dive with our 'no problem car' Jimmy south.
It seems that the roads winds for ever over the sierra Madre del sur.
But finally we reach Taxco.
This little to the mountain squeezed city got famous with it's silver work.
Shane & I find curious shops and corners which are nice to check out.

2000 meter (6000ft) in elevation to wind down to Acapulco.
What a name, what a cliché.
With the hope for a boat job we stay 2 weeks in this kaleidoscope.
The bay of Acapulco offers everything.
From ritzy residence, tourist corners to building ruins & 'slums'.

Crazy bus designs make me laugh while the way of driving worry me more.

We organize a lot and are in contact with the yacht club.
What a spot to 'wait' for a option.... we can enjoy some wonderful days at the northern and southern beaches, get invited for a sailing turn form our Canadian camping neighbors.
After 2 weeks it is time to move on.
The Caribbean should be better to find a job.
We also find a place to do some more Woofing.


On our way to the far east we visit of course San Cristobal de las Casas.

The drive up to this mountain city in the Chiapas state is already marvelous.

And knowing that Guatemala is only 100 km away gives a special feeling to.

Wonderful markets, a special ambient and on each corner something to explore.

On a crisp morning we start Jimmy to drive slowly down to the eastern flat province called Yucatan.
On the way we have real rain, wow who thought that ?
Haven’t seen rain for month now!
Not a surprise that everything is growing fat and green.

Humidity, waterfalls and the awesome Palenque are our first impressions.

Palenque was in the world of the Maya the residence of the king.

He let built incredible temples with beautiful stucco work.

The architecture, the area and the mystic touch of this Unesco sight catches us straight away.

As we drive along the Belize border up to Cancun we realize that we started with the ruin sight nr. 1 - Palenque is the best.

Good in time we reach our WWOOF place. It is a Eco Hotel (for Photos see; www.genesisretreat.com) soon we know what is going on.
The 2 times from a hurricane hit and chaotic Canadian lady is nuts.
She takes advantage of our skills and will to help.
The next weeks Shane cooks like a star, I'm the waitress, financial minister and only an inch away to leave with Jimmy this environment.

We create a fantastic Christmas menu - get that woman and her animals out the kitchen and work in average 15 hours a day . . . only for food an accommodation...?...

We are doing it, because we promised, even when it pisses me off.

Since weeks we try to get a boat job, drag the kiwi from e-net cafe to print shops (to bet a good job done).
What do I get for all that - a self sorry, angry guy which seems only sometimes to realize what I am doing for us.
I don’t need to - I saved up so why..... traveling this way is very exhausting - 24/7, shit work and no luck with a boat job !?!
That’s not the way I going to travel for much longer.

New Year evening we spend quiet with some nice guests at the hotel.

I'm interested what happens in the year 2006.
One thing I already can tell - something has to change.

I wish you all the best, a happy and satisfying new year and if you are wondering what’s happening here - click in again!
Hasta luego ! :o)