We made Mexico today, landing at Puerto Chiapas. It's about a 30-minute bus ride ($10US/pp) into the biggest town, Tapachula. It’s about 800,000 people so it’s a good size. It’s been days since we’ve had any good internet so we’re on a quest to find an internet café so to speak. We check one, then another, then another – they won’t take U.S. funds and they don’t speak any English. Great spot for a cruise ship ...

We were first off the ship today, 7:00 a.m. and we were hit with the heat again. Over 30 degrees Celsius this early in the morning – with sunny skies it's expected to get even warmer. My instructions from my buddy Vince were very clear. I knew exactly where to go to meet up with our guide Jose for the day. Down the pier, walk straight with the marina on my right – make a small left and there would be a café/bakery with Jose in a red shirt standi...

We arrived in Puerto Chiapas, Mexico with the ship clearing shortly before 09:00 a.m. Chiapas is situated on the south Mexican Pacific coast, within the State of Chiapas, near the border of Guatemala and Mexico. The area is characterized by plenty of fertile soil, plenty of coffee and cocoa plantations with mango and banana plantations everywhere. They say that it's 72 degrees, but I can’t believe that. There are Mexican’s fanning themselves and dri...

It's Day 9 today - We’ve been at sea for two days now having left Cabo San Lucas. Today is also THANKSGIVING DAY in Canada so I thought it was an omen. When I opened my cabin door there it was in my mail slot. It was an invitation letter from the Casino Host to join the SLOT Tournament on a two-for-one buy-in because I was such a good customer. I thought today MUST be the day. We were sure to be there for the 2:00 p.m. start –tickets in hand – t...

We were glad to see Cabo San Lucas again. We grabbed a pedi-cab just outside the ship and headed to the ME Resort. Our driver was somewhat overweight Mexican with very little English – little did he know about the workout of his life was just around the corner and for 120 peso to boot. Additionally, the ME Resort is not exactly around the corner either but it's on the other side of town. Carrying over 400lbs. in 90 degree heat, with virtually no air in his ...