by Hayley | Nov 9, 2013 | Blog posts, Central America
The reason I stayed so long in Mexico was purely so that I could see the Day of the Dead. It is a celebration of all who have passed on and ensuring they are remembered. And Puebla was were I was going to do it! Upon arriving in Puebla I was promptly adopted by Alan...
by Hayley | Oct 30, 2013 | Blog posts, Central America
On Ana’s advice I headed to a small town called Malinalco, famous for a pyramid (temple) on the side of a mountain. This I had to see.Ana very very kindly drove me to Malinalco and we sadly parted ways. I spent the afternoon wandering through town, discovering...
by Hayley | Oct 30, 2013 | Blog posts, Central America, Life
Traveling is amazing, but it also has some downsides. Some days I crave decent conversation. In English. Taxco had been great, but there were NO other travelers in town and I was beginning to tire of my own company.And then I met Ana.Ana was in Taxco as her son is a...
by Hayley | Oct 30, 2013 | Blog posts, Central America
Just outside Taxco there are some caves – Parque Nacional Grutas de Cacahuamilpa – that were supposed to be worth visiting. I packed my things and jumped on the bus for the 30min trip.I was deposited on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere with...
by Hayley | Oct 30, 2013 | Blog posts, Central America
Taxco. Only a 2 hr drive, but a world away from Mexico City. Situated on the side of a hill, this town is CUTE, but it makes you work. The streets are steep so I’m sure my legs will be stunning by the end of my stay. The town is centered around the...
by Hayley | Oct 23, 2013 | Blog posts, Central America, Life
How hard can it be? One little trip to the post office. Yet it was a mission and a half.I set off early in case there was a queue (you should see the queue for an ATM!). I decide to walk as a) it’s not far and b) I need the exercise. I walk about 1km...
