20th July

Arrived at kthe Grand Canyon this evening, had our first glimpse. We will explore properly tomorrow.

21st July

We went for a walk down a path that had very curley corners. The path went down to the very bottom of the Grand Canyon but we only went down a little way. We saw lots of Mules going down to the bottom. They were delivering supply's down to a ranch down there. It said that where we were going should take about 3-5 hours but it only took us 1hour and 50 minutes including a 10 minute rest! That afternoon we went for a walk along the edge of the canyon, my mum went a bit wibbely because it was so high. We walked back to the visitors centre where we were just in time to attend a Ranger programme. I had to pretend to be a dead fish! We finished the day having dinner outside in a thunderstorm. Heading down to Phoenix tomorrow, to catch a plane to MEXICO.......

23rd July

Arrived in Mexico after some curious flights where wre zig-zagged across

the country. We started in Phoenix and flew to Los Angeles, from Los

Angeles to Huston (Texas), then finally from Huston to Merida. Merida

is in the Yukatan peninsula of Mexico. My first impredsion of Mexico is

hot, very humid and everyone speaks spanish really quickely!

24th July

Hòla amigos! Bienvenido a Mexico! Es bueno, pero mucho caliente.

We spent the day walking around Merida, and swimming in the hostel

pool. There were hammocks hanging over the pool, and iguanas in the

garden , not forgeting the coconut trees growing out of coconuts, the

smelly smells, the horse and cart rides, the white painted tree trunks

and the crazy telephone wires overhead.

25tJuly

Instantly (at least it felt like it) after getting up we caught a bus to Chichen Itza.

Chichen Itza is filled with Mayan ziggurats (stepped pyramids). We wandered around and heard about human sacrifices that may have taken place about 1000 years ago. In some of the ruined temples human remains had been found. Some of the ruins had been demolished, but not by people but by the jungle and by tree roots knocking them down.

It was very busy there, lots of tourists and people selling stuff. And very hot too.

eve coolio

Jul 27, 2013

Grace The Mayan ruins look amazing. It must have taken ages to carve the stones. Did you run along the path at the Grand Canyon to be able to do it so quickly ? What's for breakfast where you are ? xxx

Jul 27, 2013

Helen, Ewan & Megan All sounds amazing!! Forgot to wish you happy birthday Anya so, better late than never, happy birthday! Good job you didn't go all wibbly on your birthday! Not had a chance to look at these photos yet but definitely will.

Jul 27, 2013

Grandad Ah memories memories!

Jul 27, 2013

Brendan Brilliant blogging and photos, and in Spanish too, muchas gracias a todos! Our little UK heatwave (30 degrees in places) is breaking up now with thunderstorms ..

Jul 28, 2013

Wendy Oldfield Now Tulum looks like my kind of place!!Think I'd just stay there if I were you! Loving the iguanas - was Dad suffering from heat stroke when were at the 'posh' hotel? The whole of Matlock has got an insect bite on them somewhere - plans are being revised from the revised version of the refurb!! No chance you'll be out of it unless you extend your trip by about a year Anya. Glad to see & hear you're all having fun. P.S. got 2nd postcard thanks - hope Jack didn't have to fight the Jedi's. Wendy x

Jul 28, 2013

Tammy Wow, it looks beautiful! Like paradise! xxx

Jul 29, 2013

Nicola, Lee and bump Wow, sounds like you're having a jam packed fun adventure! It's great to hear your news and see your photos. I bet you were glad to have a dip in that beautiful sea! Lots of love to you all xxxx

Jul 29, 2013

Jacob Hi jack can't wait to see you soon, love Jacob

Dec 17, 2013