AdventureZ In Mexico 2010-2022: 02/26/18

Monday, February 26, 2018

Palenque 2018

Well I had big plans to go and spend a whole day drawing at Palenque but when we arrived it was the end of a very long day and I was too tired. So I just took some photos and we wandered around and laid down on the grass and climbed a few of the ruins we had never climbed before. We didn't go all the way to the bottom, to the exit to see the waterfall because it's a tough climb back up and we had to catch our tour van at the entrance, but normally you look at them as you exit the bottom and it's much easier.

Angel wasn't into hanging around. She still hasn't grasp the significance of it. She can't imagine it before in all it's glory, painted beautiful colours and lots of people in feathers and clothing of her ancestors. I tried to explain and not be annoyed because I told her... "it's your ancestors that built this" ...not mine. But she will. She is only 15 and I was totally clueless about any of this when I was her age so I know I must be patient. I was a real brat I remember when my mom managed to take us on a trip to Disneyland, San Diego and Tijuana and I all I wanted to do was suntan. She didn't want to leave me alone and WOW do I totally get that now. Sorry Momma!!

That said my little Angel is an incredible trooper and she had taken super long bus rides, windy, curvy bumpy rides that make you puke and gotten up at all hours and well I just love her and admire her so much for how strong she had been. She is a wise child and I believe that trip has empowered her and enlightened her and it will help her in so many ways in the future.

Anyways here's a few photos of our day. Videos later.

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Mishol-ha 2018

Love, Love, Love Mishol-ha!
Have you ever stood UNDER a waterfall?
Not many people can say that they have...but we have been blessed, a few times.
I am SO GRATEFUL!!
This was just such a great experience but again we could only stay a little bit and well Angel was cold...it's chilly under there, bring a sweater. I have great video I will share later. Or check my instagram because I posted one on there. My connection isn't very good right now so have to upload videos later and I am just too tired to make good videos right now.

Until I do here are some beautiful photos of our experience. So blessed!!!
#WaterIsLife

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Agua Azul 2018

So we went on a tour to Agua Azul, Mishol-ha and Palenque.
It is not for the faint of heart or brittle. The trip is long and it's so full of curves and topes, well just don't have a big breakfast before you leave...is what I suggest.

We had to get up and be ready at 4 am when the tour bus/van came to collect us. The tour guide, Ramon, he was awesome. I want to do a big shout out to him because he made the trip so nice by simply offering Angel a gum.

You see it was very early and we both took a gravol but it didn't help Angel. To many curves and topes...and well she woofed her cookies. She wasn't the only one. But as I was getting rid of the evidence, Ramon offered Angel a gum and asked how she was. It made all the difference. She thought he was super kind to give her a gum so she could feel better. Another lady puked after her. But we had bags. They give you bags. Ask! Also I forgot but oranges help alot. Bring oranges and just smell them...that's my suggestion

You should have heard all the other passengers after we stopped for breakfast, and the driver explained there were many more curves and topes. "MORE CURVAS" they all exclaimed and I laughed, because I had been before and knew what was coming. So the driver ran to get more bags.
But we didn't need them after that all went smooth and we were rewarded.

Agua Azul was there in all her glory. MAGNIFICIENT!!! as always.
This in Agua Azul was damaged in the earthquake in September and dried right up. It was all the people working together that fixed and helped the water flow again. Oh I love this place so much, but the tours only let you stay for an hour or so. Some day I want to rent a room there and spend more time.

Soooooooooooooooooooooo beautiful!!!!

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San Cristobal 2018

So kids, I am not into writing much. Too tired and need to save my energy so just posting a few pics and later I will share a lot more about the whole adventure.

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Here is a our lovely room at Le Gite de Sol. We have stayed here many times and love the big warm blankets, free breakfast, great location and the people are super nice. I will write more later about this great economical, clean B&B hostel. Very grateful to our hosts!

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My shoes totally disintegrated. Oh my goodness. Well you see my shoes got packed away into to storage during one of my moves and I was so sad but in this last move as I was going through everything I found them and I was so happy. I brought them along on the trip but they were much to hot to wear. I think I wore them in San Cristobal on the way down...don't remember.

Anyways 5 months in the hot humid climate...sitting under the bed in a plastic bag so scorpions, ants and spiders didn't make there home in them....I brought them with me as we make our way home and I put them on it San Cristobal.

As we are walking in the market I feel something weird and notice they are totally falling apart. So while low on funds I splurged and got new shoes.

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Ta da! Aren't they cute. Not what I normally would get but the price was right and I definitely need them...especially if it's raining or ....dare I say snowing as we returning to Vancouver soon.

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Look at this!!! Look! So sweet!! The sign is actually for the tree but the dog sleeping there makes it looks like it's for him. "Take Good Care of me " is what it basically translate too.

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4 am in the morning waiting for our tour to Agua Azul, Mishol-ha and Palenque.

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Walking around San Cristobal. So much to see. So many beautiful clothes and I wanted to buys some so bad and some amber but just don't have any money for that. Next time...it's what I always say...but I mean it. Maybe Angel and I will actually go live there sometime. She said she would like that. It's cold and fresh and she likes that.

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