In the mountains just above Oaxaca City lies the wonderous archeological site of Monte Alban. It was the seat of power of the highly advanced …
Second Month Surfing in Puerto Escondido
The theme of my second month surfing in Puerto Escondido is progress and pain. Progress in that – while I’m still taking classes – I’m …
The Mexican Pipeline
Puerto Escondido is known as the Mexican Pipeline because a few times a year huge swells can come in to the Zicatela beach area. It’s …
First Month Surfing In Puerto Escondido
As part of my surfing classes here in Puerto Escondido they take some pictures each week of me surfing then I have a coaching session …
Releasing Baby Sea Turtles in Puerto Escondido
Sunday we went to a beach near Puerto Escondido to release baby sea turtles. It was a wonderful experience.
Apparently every 28 days, based on …
Arriving in Puerto Escondido
After a 13 hour overnight bus ride (helped along by ambien to sleep!) from San Cristobal, I arrived in Puerto Escondido yesterday. I’ll be here …
The Unique Tzotzil Towns of San Juan Chamula and Zincantan
San Juan Chamula
Today I saw a live chicken being killed and sacrificed in a 16th century Catholic church in the small town of …
Sumidero Canyon
I visited Sumidero Canyon yesterday, which is about an hour away from San Cristabol. It was a really peaceful and scenic trip, as you can …
Sumptuous San Cristobal
After traveling through Campeche, Pelenque and a quick stop at the unremarkable city of Villahermosa, I arrived at San Cristobal on Tuesday night. It’s nestled …
The Mayan Ruins of Palenque
My second stop on the way from Playa del Carmen to San Cristobal was the small city of Palenque which is very close to the …