Hi y'all!! Am back from my first sojourn into the jungle. Who knew howler monkeys roar at each other all night at high volume?! Never heard such a racket before. Makes my naughty neighbourhood foxes sound well mannered. The ruins at Palenque are beautiful as they emerge from the depths of the jungle. Despite bus loads of European tourists it still managed to feel peaceful. Am still finding the massive steps up & down the pyramids quite a challenge after las...

Loving San Cristobal. Could easily spend a week here just wandering about & trying out different cafes, bars and helaterias. Most amount of European tourists seen since my plane trip. Particularly loving the hippie French. Spent day wandering all over the town, from Guadalupe Church with it's neon alter, to the artisan Market. Did a spot of shopping & am delighted to admit I bought a gorgeous leather handbag which cost 6 quid after my bartering :). In ...

Reading my lonely planet guide whilst listening to the rain pour & pour & pour. Quite a musical racket on the tin roof!

Arrived in San Cristobal after 12 hour night bus through the mountains on very windy roads. Hmmmm apparently I slept most of the way. No idea how as felt really sick. Lots of night buses in Argentina & Brazil so fingers crossed I get used to them.

Due topini kicking it with La Muyere de Muerte