each a wonderful adventure in its own right, together an invigorating introduction to this large and varied country.  Mexico is a land of contrasts in so many ways; whether geologically, socially or historically it offers an incredibly wide range of experiences to the traveller.

For those who crave luxurious resorts on sunny beaches, look no further.   If ancient ruins and the history of long dead civilizations interests you, this is the place.  Stunning colonial architecture on four hundred year old buildings can be easily enjoyed along with a relaxed lifestyle and friendly, welcoming residents.  If, like ourselves, you’d like to experience a new and interesting culture not too far from home, you’re in luck because it’s all here.  Travelers of all sorts can enjoy Mexico, and many do.  We’ve met couples who have gone south every winter for up to thirty years enjoying the things that Mexico has to offer.

The flip side of the coin is that if the only people you talk to are those who have never visited Mexico, or whose only experience of the country is a week in an isolated resort, they may convince you that it is unsafe, or the water is bad, or you’ll be robbed by everyone you meet.  We have found that none of these warnings are based on the reality of Mexico today, which is a welcoming, lovely land filled with friendly people and offering interesting and delightful experiences on every hand.  The funny thing we found is that when you discuss going on to Central America with Mexican citizens they are likely to immediately caution you as to the dangers of such travel.  And sure enough, the Guatemalans warned us about the Hondurans, the Hondurans about the El Salvadorans, etc, etc.  Our experience has taught us that the citizens of all of these countries are likely to be pleasant and helpful.  We have enjoyed our time in them all and made wonderful friends along the way.


At any rate, here are some stories of our Mexican adventures.

 

The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.

~ St. Augustine

Photo Albums from Mexico:
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1.    Mexico 2003
            Mexico City and around
2.    Mexico 2006/2007 -1
            Western Mexico & The Baja
3.    Mexico 2006/2007-2
            Oaxaca and Puebla
4.    Mexico 2007/2008
            Mexico City, Taxco, Campechemailto:kathyandrick@mac.com?subject=photo%20requestMexico_Photos_03.htmlMexico_Photos_06_07-1.htmlMexico_Photos_06_07-2.htmlMexico_Photos_07_08.htmlshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1shapeimage_2_link_2shapeimage_2_link_3shapeimage_2_link_4

Journal Postings from Mexico:


1. Dolly Partons, Twiggies & Broad Band Topes

  1.     2003: We first venture south of the border

  2. 2. Travels with Heep

  3.     2006:  the Colonial Highlands

  4. 3. Dondé estan Ricardo y Catalina?

  5.     2006/2007-1: Western Mexico and the Baja

  6. 4. No Mas Frutas

  7.     2006/2007-2: On to Oaxaca and Puebla

  8. 5. We head South...

  9.     2008: Mexico City, Mayan Ruins and Beyond


 
 
    Mexico:
 Gateway to Southern Adventures

    Map by epgsoft.com

We’ve travelled to Mexico four times,