The church bells started to ring early this morning, well, it wasn't too long after daybreak so that's considered early. Still, it was good to wake up and go exploring the city before it got too hot. We walked to Puerta de Tierra, 'Land Gate to the City', they had a small museum to learn a bit of the history before climbing up the steep path to the top of the walls. Being able to walk around the city with a birds eye view was great - an olden day version of the...

We were on the move again but not until the afternoon for the short bus ride to the coastal capital of Campeche City. After a leisurely breakfast at the hostel, we made use of the pool and hammocks - there can't be too many backpacker hostels with amenities this good. The drive into the city bus station and from there to our hotel took us through the usual run down, shabby streets. It occurred to David that this should not be a reflection of a city or town - a ...