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  • From Cable to . . . Bulgaria

    In which we need some water, we cross some mountains, and enter a very different place called Bulgaria.

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  • Breaking Up is Hard to Do

    In which we write a Dear John letter to Chile, our old flame, we meets wonderful Moroccan family and we eat great food.

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  • A Different World

    A Different World

    In which we enter a strange new land called Ciudad de Mexico, visit museums and learn about Meso-American and Mexican history, see friends and relatives, and observe lots of un-Mexican things like dogs on leashes and Starbucks coffee shops.

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  • A Dark Cloud

    A Dark Cloud

    In which we meet new friend Emilio, who sends up Pasó de Cortes, but it turns out that following in Cortes’ footsteps may not be a good idea. We see a live volcano – not the one that was elected president – and then observe a dark cloud over the planet.

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  • A Special Message To Calm Your Anxieties from the Paso de Cortez

    Two things. First, we haven’t seen any Trump signs in like 1,000 miles! And then puppies. Puppies are always good for nerves.

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  • Rules Are Meant To Be Broken

    Libras – Puebla, Mexico It’s impossible to reach any real conclusions about Mexico. Yesterday’s thought – that there aren’t many rules and no one enforces what rules there are – lasted about half a day.  That’s right. Yesterday we talked about the sign indicating that bikes are not allowed on the toll road. Maybe there’s…

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  • This isn’t Paris

    This isn’t Paris

    Hueytamalco – Libres, Puebla, Mexico When Diana and I were in college we went on one of those Eurail backpacking trips through, well, Europe. We did way too much on that trip – I think we did eleven countries in 20 days . . . (Diana hasn’t changed much . . .). On a budget…

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  • The Bridge over Rio Tecolutla

    In which we rely upon Google Maps, it leads us to a bridge that does not exist, we end up on the rocky road from hell, we see some amazing waterfalls and enjoy the mountains of Mexico.

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  • The El Tajin Edition

    The El Tajin Edition

    In which we visit the ancient Totonac city of El Tajin, and observe some of the travel customs of people in Mexico.

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  • Thriller

    Thriller

    In which we cycle through beautiful mountains, are drenched by the humidity, go to two Day of the Dead festivals, see a Michael Jackson tribute concert, and stay in a wonderful airbnb.

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  • Amish Farming

    Amish Farming

    In which we enjoy a beautiful day of biking, we think about Mexican ag and the parallels with the Amish, and attend an amazing Day of the Dead Festival.

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  • A Little Salsa In Our Day

    A Little Salsa In Our Day

    In which we discover that there is salsa in Mexico, Diana is stung by a wasp, we meet Phillipe from Brazil, and we stay in an interesting hotel.

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