Re:how about Mexico

[dana tierney]

Oaxaca is on the list of places that has been submitted to me so I would be interested in that, yes :) I am going with someone who has lived there, or more precisely he will be coming from Ottawa and wants to meet in a place called Zapoteca (? I think) that is supposed to be not too far south of Copper Canyon. I am only about 200 miles from the border but the closest crossing is at Santa Teresa, which is pretty desolate and therefore would mean going by car. Alternatively I could go to El Paso and see Juarez, that armpit of the universe, yet another time too many :) If so I think I will take a bus. El Paso does not strike me as a safe place to leave a car I would want to see again. Even JJ is saying he does not recommend arriving in Juarez after dark. He is also saying things like take the trouble to get travel checks and keep the money in three different places...

>Hi Dana,
>
>My dad and stepmum just got back from Mexico and enjoyed Xochimilco.
>Apparently it's a place where middle-class Mexicans go for a holiday. The
>city was created by dumping mud piles into a lake and then growing stuff on
>them so that they were always watered. You can ride around for hours in
>these kind of gondolas and drink tequila and even cook your own food if you
>bring a propane stove. A family party atmosphere. Maybe too far south for
>your plans though.
> I did a similar trip to what you describe with my parents when I was maybe
>11 years old and had a great time except for the turista. Bring lots of
>Immodium! :) Oh and the dried-out mummies at Guanajuato are kind of
>unsettling for sensitive souls, so be forewarned! San Miguel was my
>favourite place.
>On another note, my dad was pickpocketed and had his wallet stolen in the
>subway in Mexico City. Exercise caution!
>My stepmum has friends who run a B&B near Oaxaca and I can get the name for
>you if you wish.
>As for Cabo, I've been there and it's pretty but strictly a resort spot.
>Great seafood too though.
>
>regards,
>Pat
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Bill Wheatley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: RE: how about Mexico
>
>
>Cabo San Lucas I think its called i went there when i was 19 its very
>nice.
>
>--
>Bill Wheatley
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: dana tierney [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: how about Mexico
>
>Speaking of travel, anyone have any suggestions or know of any gotchas
>about travel in Mexico? I will be going past the border region, current
>plan being to turn around in San Miguel de Allende or maybe the Yucatan.
>A chat with the local Mexican consulate has already revealed that they
>aren't keen on the green card as ID and that they require iron-clad
>proof of custody for the children. I'd be interested in the pros and
>cons of taking a vehicle, if anyone knows them. In the US I find that it
>is cheaper to drive long-distance than to fly or take a bus. I am
>hearing that in Mexico other factors may make it more worthwhile to take
>a train or a bus. (ruling out airplanes as the plan is to see several
>off-the-beaten-track cities)
>Appreciate any tidbits.
>
>Dana
>
>
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