Field Notes
Mexico State by State
I thought it would be fun to review all the Mexican states we have visited - fun, inconclusive, and extremely subjective...
Manejar la coche…
I won't pretend that we've 'seen it all,' but at this point in the trip I can state with some confidence that we now have an understanding of driving in Mexico...
At Home in the Yucatan
We reached the state of Yucatán at just about the mid point of our adventures. It was also the turnaround point; the furthest extent of our journey, the furthest point from home. This meant an internal shift, a recalibration of…
RIP Camping
We gave it a real honest shot, but we aren't campers. Maybe it was the sand at Santispec, the tough sleeps and the long evenings. Or maybe, it was that the hotels and apartments were working out so well...
Race Recap: 17th Veracruz Half-Marathon
In the interest of full disclosure, I had signed up for this early in our trip (with the best of intentions). We thought it could be fun to try a 'locals' race. Why the hell not..?
Navigating CDMX
Heading east from Zitácuaro, we had to make plans for contending with the behemoth of Mexico City...
Things happen. That’s all they ever do
Writing this holed up in our room in the larger than we're used to city of Morelia, where I have apparently picked up ANOTHER stomach bug...
When you get too soft: Michoacan Coast
Full disclosure: I'm not tough...
Are surprises always good? Sarah’s reviews!
I love surprises! But maybe not when it's in the food realm...
Feel it in your guts
Ah, I remember really smugly sharing that we hadn't experienced any stomach illness since embarking on our journey...