San Cristobal cathedral
Na Bolom Museum
Santa Lucia
View from temple of Guadelupe
Na Bolom Museum
Santa Lucia
View from temple of Guadelupe
I arrived here very early on Sun morning after an 11 hour trip from Oaxaca. I was glad to stretch my legs and do some walking. The streets were deserted and it was chilly. It is beautiful up here in the mountains. I waited until about 8 a.m when I found a cafe for a much needed coffee and food. At around 9 a.m I found the tourist office but realised it was closed on Sundays. I found a very helpful local travel agency and they sent me to a Posada. I was given a room at Casa de Carmelita high up on the hill. I was taken to the rooftop to admire the stunning view.
From there I could see most of the town and the mountains unfolding. After a refreshing shower and rest I wandered around the town. This is a Mayan area and the markets display beautiful and colourful wares. It is very tempting but I don't know how I would carry anything more. I think I shall just have to wait until I get to Guatemala and then maybe post things back. I feel so close to Guatemala here - I could jump on a bus and be across the border in 3 hours. But I am looking forward to exploring the Yucatan still; I will probably get a flight from Cancun to Guatemala city in mid-Jan to start my volunteer placement.
This morning I woke up after 9 a.m and finished breakfast at 11 a.m. Makes up for all htose rushed meals when I was working! I have bought my bus ticket for Palenque (leave on Wed) and meandered around the town. There are so many churches here, I suppose that is not surprising.
I think it was in 1857 that Juarez brought in a law taking property away from the churches so most of them have some public use now. I found the Na Bolom museum (Frans Bolom and his wife worked here from the 50's I think, documenting the way of life of the Maya). I will be going on one of their tours tomorrow to the local villages.
Time to wander on ....
Best wishes for the New year!
From there I could see most of the town and the mountains unfolding. After a refreshing shower and rest I wandered around the town. This is a Mayan area and the markets display beautiful and colourful wares. It is very tempting but I don't know how I would carry anything more. I think I shall just have to wait until I get to Guatemala and then maybe post things back. I feel so close to Guatemala here - I could jump on a bus and be across the border in 3 hours. But I am looking forward to exploring the Yucatan still; I will probably get a flight from Cancun to Guatemala city in mid-Jan to start my volunteer placement.
This morning I woke up after 9 a.m and finished breakfast at 11 a.m. Makes up for all htose rushed meals when I was working! I have bought my bus ticket for Palenque (leave on Wed) and meandered around the town. There are so many churches here, I suppose that is not surprising.
I think it was in 1857 that Juarez brought in a law taking property away from the churches so most of them have some public use now. I found the Na Bolom museum (Frans Bolom and his wife worked here from the 50's I think, documenting the way of life of the Maya). I will be going on one of their tours tomorrow to the local villages.
Time to wander on ....
Best wishes for the New year!
3 comments:
take care , sounds wonderful but tiring!! have a wonderful new year.
what r u doing for new year & add some pics of yourself please.
sounds fab
house ok
mike
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