San Cristobal The famed Chiapas! Land of the Maya, the Zapatista, and the jungle; and the other favorite state of most Mexicans. Still sick from throat to gut, but on the road to recovery and excited to reunite with Phil and Jayne. As a Russian, I was naturally drawn to learning about, and meeting, Zapatistas Read More …
Month: November 2014
33. 3-1-13: Sickness and Paradise
Part I: Mountain Our little caravan is in a tiny village in the middle of the southern mountain range near Oaxaca. There is no cell signal, running water or internet. Phil and Jayne ran into a guy they had met earlier on in their Mexican travels, who then invited us to spend some time in Read More …
32. 2-26-13: Oaxaca – Another World
Jayne, Phil, Ida and I loaded up Cricket, Juggs and Georgia, and headed into the south-eastern mountains of Oaxaca. We sought to relax in the mineral springs of Hierve del Agua, but I secretly hoped for much more – and Mexico delivered as always. About an hour on the highway brought us to a great Read More …
31. 2-24-13: Oaxaca – On the Edge
Finally in the great city at the foot of three valleys! This side of the Sierra Juarez is much cooler than the Veracruz side – thank god! We are surrounded by mountains and valleys. There has been a strong wind and a bit of rain, but the sky has made up for it with gorgeous Read More …