SOAKING UP MERIDAMerida is really a low key city to start the experience ofMexico and the Yucatan. We had a lovely evening at an Italian restaurant and met Lety, Martin & Ivan all from Mexico city, it was wonderful to chat to them about Mexico, their life, how things work in this country. Letty had a great sense of humour and had many laughs. They were on holiday for a few days in Merida and found it very hot, struggling in the heat than us, I haven’t be...

In this picture we have an Eagle & a Serpent and its believed these are the two primordial elements in Mexico – the Eagle being Good and the Serpent being Evil.Here is this piece of art it is trying to give the concept of the violent combat between the two, a fight the Mexicans hope will eventually end with the triumph of Good; that is to say the liberation of the Mexican people and all their positive qualities from the dark portents of Evil – the ser...

I have found my new happy place and its swimming in these amazing Cenotes, WOW,WOW,WOW - the water is so beautiful, soft clean and full of minerals, you feel amazing when you come out.  We decided to be real tourists and book a tour, Haciendas & Cenotes, we were visiting 3 Haciendas & 2 Cenotes. It was hilarious, I wouldn't book anyone on this tour as it was so badly organised but we found the humour in it and will add to our stories to tell people no doubt...

We hit the wallm we slept and wandered soaking up this Mayan/Mexican City it has numerous parks, markets and lots going on. A fantastic introduction to Mexico. Haven't found another great coffee yet, missing Coffeelala thats for sure.You gota love Black Beans, Tortillas & Pork and noise to live here!! Mexicans are LOUD!!

Check-in at Houston was straight forward, pays to be earl though, the security is crazy, everything out, shoes off, full body scan, computer got tested for drugs, very serious business!!  The United Airlines plane was old, we were 2nd from the back and Rod got to sit next a crazy blond american woman who was very high maintenance, it was so funny - well for me it was. First she wanted a DRINK quick as she was anxious, just give a shot of vodka, oh no thats too e...