The Mayan Riviera is on the east coast of Mexico on a mercilessly flat piece of limestone known as the Yucatan peninsula. This area is home to the Mayans and are noticeably different to the Hollywood Mexicans we were expecting. The peninsula has beautiful beaches, … Continue readingMayan Riviera
We spent more time at the ruins than we thought we would and didn´t get to the next town until about 2:30 where we again had a wonderful Mexican meal accompanied by live music. We then drove to a town called Coba where we thought … Continue readingTulum
Of course nobody showed up and we were left standing in an empty terminal 6:00am in the morning in 90% humidity pondering our next move. We changed back to our Aussie sim card (which works here) and made a few fruitless calls. After nearly an … Continue readingChichen Itza
The first time in Havana (was it only 2 weeks ago) we stayed in an area called Centro which is inner city a little like Surry Hills but with all the class of Redfern (without the tension). This time we stayed in an area called … Continue readingFarewell to Cuba ….and Adz
Before we leave Cienfuegos I forgot to tell you that we booked a 1 day tour and 2 guides picked us up in a Suzuki Sierra and took us for 1.5 hour drive to a national park high up in the hills. There we went … Continue readingSanta Clara and Playa De Estes
Can’t upload any more pics at the moment maybe later. Cienfuegos is just another city but there were a few intersting buildings to look at. The most memorable part of the stay was dinner at casa, lobster again for $7. Followed by entry into a … Continue readingCienfuegos
This town has lots of charm. There are restaurants & music wherever you go. We spent one day at the beach a 15 minute taxi ride away and the rest of the time checking out the local bars & clubs. A lot more tourists here … Continue readingTrinidad
As the coach pulled into Vinales, a very small, sleepy but scenic town, the heavens opened and about a dozen of us gringós were dropped off in the town square with only an awning for shelter. Before we could even get our bags we were … Continue readingVinales
We started out on the Wednesday by going to Plaza De Revelucion. This is a huge tower with a giant statue of Jose Marti in front. Marti was an early advocate of Cuban independance in the late 19th Century and despite being killed in an … Continue readingLa Habana
When we last left our intrepid travellers they were frantically trying to find their long lost son, Adam. Meanwhile in Mexico City, Adam, having had a restful night care of American Airways was determined not to miss his Mexicana flight to Havana via Cancun, so … Continue readingHectic Start continued (and finished)