(February 5 – written by Dave) I got to watch the last 5 minutes of the Super Bowl and the broadcast was in English – woohoo.  I didn’t really care who won, Nancy didn’t even know who was playing (Senior editor’s note – I was busy trying to find us a place to stay in … Continue reading Animal market day – Tecamachalco to Tehuacan (66k/10,154k)

(February 4 – written by Dave) We were up early this morning – I’m not a big fan of city riding but doing so early on a Sunday morning when the only things out and about are stray dogs, well, that’s the way to traverse a city.  We only had to ride about 2k to … Continue reading Motorway express – San Martin Texmelucan to Tecamachalco (98k/10,088k)

(February 3 – written by Nancy) The sky was full of hot air balloons when we left our posada this morning.  Obviously Saturdays are busy days for the balloon companies – I think we saw at least 20 gliding along in the morning air.  It was pretty early – 7:30 or so when we left … Continue reading Four state day – San Juan Teotihuacan to San Martin Texmelucan (95k/9,990k)

(February 2  – written by Dave) Today was all about seeing the pyramids and ancient city of Teotihuacan.  I’ve had this site on my mind for a long time when planning the trip – mostly because it was a spot east of Mexico City and mentally, it put us beyond Mexico City.  I honestly hadn’t … Continue reading Teotihuacan

(February 1 – written by Dave) We enjoyed the night in our stadium sized room, though the chaps out in the town square outside our window singing and playing the trumpet until 2:30AM will not be added to our Christmas card list any time soon.  I managed to capture a sunrise photo out our balcony … Continue reading Warming up –Pachuca to San Juan Teotihuacan (66k/9,895k)