Author Archives: Richard

It’s windy and rainy here today, plus I really don’t feel like going out. I might as well finish up with San Miguel. My time here has been mostly social. The people at this hostel have been good company, but … Continue reading →

There’s a really nice botanical garden/nature preserve on the edge of town. I went there yesterday and it was really very nice. It covers about four square miles and I spent about 3 hours walking around there. Let’s go for … Continue reading →

You may want to fly through this post, or skip it altogether. One of the reasons I came to San Miguel de Allende now was to see this soiree. It was a hoot. Actually, it’s a religious holiday honoring St … Continue reading →

It was a good idea to come Morelia. I was trying to be in a good place while waiting till this weekend to go to San Miguel de Allende, and people said it was good. Turns out, I agree with … Continue reading →

Though some might say my travels are slow, to me they are sometimes whirlwind. I just came to Morelia, Michoacan, after spending a measly two weeks in Oaxaca. In Oaxaca, I went to the two places “everybody” goes to, the … Continue reading →

It was a real pleasure to stay in San Cristobal for a week and a half. It’s the first place I’ve been to in Mexico where I could plunk down. If I wasn’t likely to return on my way back … Continue reading →

Calakmul didn’t happen. I got to Xpujil around noon but soon found out it was highly unlikely I would find other tourists to share the expense of getting to Calakmul. The guy at the tourist kiosk at the bus station … Continue reading →

Tulum is also a popular destination for tourists. It’s close enough to Cancun that you can get there, and back if you can handle about seven hours in a bus coming and going, less if you are with a group … Continue reading →

As for Cancun, I can say I’ve been there. If your thing is Miami Beach or Waikiki, Cancun would be great. Cancun itself is basic big city with many budget options for vacationers. The beach strand is east of a … Continue reading →

Campeche was nice, really. I hung out there for several days. As usual, though, I know when it’s time to go, so on to Merida I went. Normally, the guesthouses, hotels and hostels I stay at aren’t worth mentioning. I … Continue reading →