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Tinkerhell’s Best and Worst of Mexico, Numero Quattro
Best Beach [EVER]: Tulum: Perfect, powdery sand; clear, turquoise water; just-right waves for body surfing; totally empty — these are the perfect beach cliches. And, even with explosive development, Tulum still delivers. We could even hear the waves breaking at night through the open window. Paradise.
Tinkerhell’s Best and Worst of Mexico, Numero Tres
Best Cenote for Thiefs: Ik Kil. Ik Kil’s proximity to Chichen Itza makes it a favorite stop for the massive tour bus trade. Which means pickpockets. Duh, rent the lockers, noobs.
Tinkerhell’s Best and Worst of Mexico, Numero Dos
Most Unexpected Non-Ripoff: Los Tres Cenotes. This was one of those extreme unknowns. It seemed cool from the few reports we’d read: a horse-drawn cart on tracks takes you to three different cenotes. After waiting about 90 minutes for our personal rail-cart driver and loading into the rickety contraption, still, no one asked for payment. … Continue reading
Tinkerhell’s Best and Worst of Mexico Numero Uno
I am not like David — I sleep on vacation. I do, however, have lots of opinions. Most Unexpected Hazard: Speed Bumps. Holy Jeebus, Mexico, what is this about? Speed bumps in town I get. But in the middle of a highway with a 110 km/hr speed limit? Tope is the Spanish word printed on … Continue reading
The 2009 family trip to the Middle East
Our Middle East posts are done! We still have about 60 percent of the video to compile and edit — it’s beginning to look like that may never get done. They look great! Thanks to Trish for photographing, editing and producing these.
