(February 23 – written by Dave) San Cristobal is sometimes called “the Oregon of Mexico”.  Today we saw why, for a time riding through pine forests and climbing a pass that reminded us of Santiam Pass in Oregon.  There were even some logging operations and few mills working away.  No log trucks however – which … Continue reading Meanwhile in Oregon – San Cristobal to Comitan (93k/11,019k)

(February 21 – written by Dave) Food, glorious food.  We like rest days in bigger towns, especially when those towns are on the tourist trail and there are lots of good food options.  I’ve kind figured out a few of the things I really like on the Mexican menu – such as mole – and … Continue reading San Cristobal food and culture

(February 19 – written by Dave) Wow, what a day.  We were on the road for over seven hours.  We only road 66k (41 miles) and we only had one uphill, but it was a doozy of an uphill.  In total, we had 46k straight of climbing (28.5 miles) and over 1,900 metres (6,200 feet) … Continue reading Up, up and more up –Tuxtla to San Cristobal (66k/10,925k 1,900 metres of climbing)

(February 18 – written by Dave) It was a quiet Saturday night in Cintalapa.  At one point Nancy was outside and came back in to tell me that there was a parade coming.  I grabbed my camera and ran out front just in time to see the lead car in the “parade” – a mariachi … Continue reading Three door day – Cintalapa to Tuxtla (77k/10,859k)

(February 17 – written by Dave) Today we took the bus because high winds were forecast and several other riders have had significant issues with the wind on the route we were planning.  Safety first as they say.  Having said that, we are not sure that the bus was needed and we are sure that … Continue reading Bus/rest day –San Pedro Tapanatepec to Cintalapa (10,782k)

(February 16 – written by Dave) In yesterday’s blog we reported on wind and earthquakes.  Well, that turned out to be just the warm-up act for the main event which followed over the next 24 hours. First earthquakes.  Nancy felt the bed move around 8PM last night.  I didn’t feel it.  Believe me, nothing exciting … Continue reading Winds and earthquakes part two –Juchitan de Zaragoza to San Pedro Tapanatepec (108k/10,782k)

(February 15 – written by Dave) First up, good news, Nancy is feeling better.  She still has the hacks but she is much better today and clearly on the mend.  My cold is all but gone.  Nothing blue skies and firm winds on the menu for us today. (Senior Editor’s note – thanks for all … Continue reading Winds and earthquakes – Jalapa del Marquesa to Juchitan de Zaragoza (61k/10,676k)

(February 14 – written by Dave) First an update on dinner last night.  We went to the restaurant next to the hotel, right next to the army/military check-point.  The restaurant did not have a menu, rather they sort of made you what they had.  The nice young gal working there spoke very fast when telling … Continue reading Valentine flower day –El Camaron Yautepec to Jalapa del Marquesa (90k/10,615k)

(February 13 – written by Dave) I awoke this morning with a hankering for Fruit Loops.  I’m not sure why, perhaps I bumped my head on the fruit headboard in the middle of the night.  Other than that, our escape for Hotel Fruitlandia was uneventful.  We had a longer day planned and were on the … Continue reading Oaxaca Mountains ramble – Mitla to El Camaron Yautepec (95k/10,525k)

(February 12 – written by Dave) We are heading east.  I know, you are thinking that Mexico is south and we should be heading south.  Well, today, and for the next two weeks we head east.  Southern Mexico really swings around to the east so that’s the direction we are heading. We had a pretty … Continue reading Heading East – Oaxaca to Mitla (48k/10,430k)