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Read more about the article Ruta Maya 12 – At War With The Mystics

Ruta Maya 12 – At War With The Mystics

Monday 21st April 2014 - PMSo the boat had left without us. No big deal – we’ll just hop on the next one. Err… yeah… easier said than done.We waited…

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Read more about the article Ruta Maya 11 – Jus’ Chilan

Ruta Maya 11 – Jus’ Chilan

Monday 21st April 2014 - AMWe were told to be ready to go at 6.30am for today's organised tour of Yaxchilan and Bonampak. However, the driver of the minibus had…

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Read more about the article Ruta Maya 10 – Lost Is The King

Ruta Maya 10 – Lost Is The King

Overnight buses are always a joy, especially when the air-con is set to “ARCTIC”. We got a little kip on the journey from Merida to Palenque, but not much. We…

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Read more about the article Ruta Maya 9 – Wizards and Pyramids

Ruta Maya 9 – Wizards and Pyramids

Saturday 19th April 2014So then, another day, another fabulous Mayan City to explore!! Uxmal is a 75km drive south of Merida, so we hopped on the bus and headed on…

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Read more about the article Ruta Maya 8 – Great Balls of Fire

Ruta Maya 8 – Great Balls of Fire

Friday 18th April 2014It was dark before we reached Merida. We found ourselves a rustic little backpackers located in an old pension, but without effective fans the night was sweltering. I…

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Read more about the article Ruta Maya 7 – The Golden Condor

Ruta Maya 7 – The Golden Condor

Thursday 17th April 2014Another early morning and our third helping of Mayan awesomeness in three days. You may have heard of this place... Strap yourself in. IT'S THE BIG ONE Mayan Site…

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Read more about the article Ruta Maya 6 – Operation Cobá

Ruta Maya 6 – Operation Cobá

Wednesday 16th April 2014We arrived in the small town of Coba after nightfall. The town comprised of a boring old road and a rather splendid lake situated to the right…

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Read more about the article Ruta Maya 1 – The Three Lies of Bocas

Ruta Maya 1 – The Three Lies of Bocas

Friday 4th - Monday 7th April 2014I don't take over Jinja Island until May 1st, so Casey and I have a spare month to go and explore Central America, one…

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Read more about the article The Skinny on Jinja

The Skinny on Jinja

Tuesday 1st April 2014 You wanna brief tour of Jinja Island? Yeah? Yeah??Okay then...............Here's everything you need to know about my little gingdom by the sea. A Brief Tour of…

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I Will Make it Legal

Wednesday 26th March 2014Normally when buying or selling property you need your own lawyer to talk to the other party's lawyer (at a cost of $100 a letter) and one…

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