Category Archives: Mexico

The Truth about Mexico

Posted on October 15, 2011 by greg

Well the predictions were wrong! I did not die in Mexico. I was not shot, tortured, raped, decapitated nor had my eyes cut out. I am alive and well in Guatemala having a Glenlivet and watching the people walk by. … Continue reading →

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San Cristobal to Guatemala Border

Posted on October 14, 2011 by greg

I spent a full day walking around San Cristobal exploring the city. I was originally going to take a trolley tour but the operator required at least two people and since it was raining so hard no one else came, … Continue reading →

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Chiapas, Mexico

Posted on October 12, 2011 by greg

October 11 & 12, 2011 I started early today, back towards the main highway to get pictures of the flood that had covered the streets the day before, but the flood waters had receded. It looked as if nothing had … Continue reading →

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The Lizard; The Brotherhood; The Flood

Posted on October 12, 2011 by greg

October 10, 2011 I left the hotel “Villa Serena Florencia” in Puerto Angel a bit later than I had planned today, but it was due to a nice gesture by the hotel owner, Florencia, she wanted to take my picture. … Continue reading →

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Relaxing on a Mexican Beach

Posted on October 9, 2011 by greg

I reached Oaxaca early in the day and I started to look for a hotel. The first few hotels I found did not have secure parking for my motorcycle so I moved on towards the airport, where there are usually … Continue reading →

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The road to Oaxaca

Posted on October 8, 2011 by greg

While in Veracruz I met with a fellow motorcycle enthusiast and Canadian named Mike. Mike has lived in Mexico for many years and was a great source of information not only on Mexico but riding in Mexico as well. We … Continue reading →

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Mexico – Day 2

Posted on October 4, 2011 by greg

I know how much people love stories of danger and chaos; I wish I had one for you. Day two in Mexico was overall pretty boring. The roads were for the most part well maintained with only a few areas … Continue reading →

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Crossing into Mexico

Posted on October 3, 2011 by greg

I woke up extra early this morning in preparation to cross into Mexico. Given all of the stories that I have heard about Mexico I was nervous about making the trip and there have been times I considered not going … Continue reading →

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