A long overnight bus trip but thankfully we can check into our hotel rooms straight away. A quick shower and breakfast is the order of the day followed by an orientation walk. San Cristobal seems very typical of most Mexican towns with the distinct difference that it has a large indigenous population which makes it quite different to other places we have been. It is also home to the Zapitista revolutionary movement which is generally supported by the indigenou...

We have to check out at 10am today so we all have an easy morning around the hotel. Leisurely brekky, a bit of a chat and catching up on social media. I know, I know! A few of us head into town to check out the San Domingo cathedral. Another stunning building. Off to our favourite restaurant for coffee and cake and a good browse through the art/craft shop. Some absolutely beautiful pieces of work. There is a young artist hand painting a bowl in the same pa...

We're heading to Oaxaca (wee hah kah) today. A 5 hour bus ride. Apparently its a 2nd class bus but its quite comfortable, and a good road through some great mountain scenery. Arrived around 1pm, and checked into Casa Arnel. Really pleasant place, seems to be family run, and the building has a real Spanish influence. Built around a courtyard, this one has a beautiful garden, lots of birds (in cages) and a great rooftop area. Into town for lunch and an orienta...

Obviously I need to get myself a new toaster. One that browns the bread beautifully but dries it out to such an extent that any pressure on it, with a knife or teeth, it immediately shatters into a thousand pieces. Welcome to today's breakfast. We are heading to Cholula today a 20 minute public bus ride from Puebla. Cholula puts our own City of Churches, Adelaide, to shame. At one stage Cholula allegedly had 1 church for every day of the year. Thats right, ...

Today we are heading to Puebla, about a 2 hour bus ride away. The breakfast search is easy today as its a work day. Fresh orange juice, rock melon with muesli and a sweet honey like substance and a couple of pastries from the bakery. Our mini bus arrived and we soon discovered the side door didn't work so we all clambered in through the back followed by our luggage. Short and uneventful ride to the bus station. Mexico continues to surprise. The bus station ...