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  • Runaway CherryBeyond mojitos, rum and salsaTraveler

    6.7 Akumal

    October 21, 2018 in Mexico ⋅ 🌧 30 °C

    Every one and then I stay in a hotel, just to have a good bed and some privacy.

    I did that with two fellow travellers, with which I stayed in Akumal.
    During that stay I met a American couple (~60y) who left the states to live in Mexico. They were catching fish that morning with the boat. And for dinner their fish was on the menu. Because we had such a nice talk they invited me for dinner. That was so nice. Loved it a lot.Read more

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    6.9 Cenote Jaguar

    October 26, 2018 in Mexico ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C

    I just love these Cenote. I visited so many. Unfortunately you always have to pay entrance fee. But worth it.

    So what is a Cenote? A Cenote is a big “hole” in the ground, that is filled with water. Sometimes fresh, sometimes more like a swamp, when the water is trapped and not moving. They are basically gates to the underground water system, which is why you often have a cave type of structure.
    Because they are located “close” to the beach, the water is slightly salty.

    It is hard to miss them, since the tourist infrastructure is “great” (depending on whether you like that or not, but it is developed). I wish they were as sophisticated with their waste infrastructure! Really, that is so terrible. How can one be so stupid to litter their environment this much; especially when it is your own country.

    Anyway, thanks to Theo, who was traveling to this Cenote with me!    Read more

  • Runaway CherryBeyond mojitos, rum and salsaTraveler

    6.13 Coba (Mayan Ruins)

    November 15, 2018 in Mexico ⋅ 🌧 24 °C

    There are many historical sights on the Yucatan peninsular, especially Mayan Ruins (The peninsular is called Yucatan, but there is also the state of Yucatan! Why? No idea!).

    One of the biggest ruin sights is Cuba, located about 30 km north of Tulum. I visited Cuba with a friend from Oregon (US). We went there early in the morning to get footage without too many tourists, which payed out in the end.

    Funny fact: you have to pay extra, if you want to film. Only pictures are free. Obviously I had to pay for the action cam but Chris with his professional Canon did not have to pay!!??!? What?    Read more

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    6.15.1 Bacalar (Lagoon)

    November 25, 2018 in Mexico ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C

    The water of this beautiful lagoon is slightly salty although it is located quite a bit apart from the coast.

    I stayed there three nights and experienced beautiful sunsets and a even greater sunrise.

    To the other side of the lagoon, one has to swim 1.2 km and of course the same distance back. So, not a real challenge for a swimmer. So I did it twice and had a lot of fun. Water is warm and sun always out!

    And because it is so nice, I make another post.    Read more

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    7.1 Caye Caulker (Belize)

    November 28, 2018 in Belize ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    First of all, Belize City is one of the ugliest places I have been to so far. I am glad that I immediately went on to get to Caye Caulker, which is an island located 30 km offshore.

    Second, the national language of Belize is English as it has been a British colonies until 1981, where it became fully independent. But people also speak Spanish and Creole, which is a mix between Spanish and English, somehow. Furthermore, people have an sort of Jamaican accent, which makes them even more likeable from my perspective.

    More about Caye Caulker in the next post.

    Stay tuned!    Read more

  • Runaway CherryBeyond mojitos, rum and salsaTraveler

    7.2 Bella's Backpacker Hostel

    November 29, 2018 in Belize ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    Saying at Bella’s Backpacker Hostel was super nice. Totally relaxed and easy going. Easy to meet people and the islands motto “go slow” is taken very seriously.

    Walking in the streets “too fast” might cause some local dude to say something like this, with an slightly Jamaican but American accent:

    “Ma frend, don’t run so fast, you might get a ticket for speedin.”

    Isn’t that hilarious? Like the mentality of the people.    Read more

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    7.3 Snorkelling at the reef

    November 30, 2018 in Belize ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    The Barrier Reef of Belize is the second largest in the world. Although there is the same problem as with other reefs, namely bleaching, coral death and over souring, the reef is still rich in fish and other water animals.

    Snorkelling was awesome, although it was quite cold that day.

    The sharks are not aggressive by the way.    Read more

  • Runaway CherryBeyond mojitos, rum and salsaTraveler

    8.1.1 Lago Petén Itza

    December 1, 2018 in Guatemala ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C

    After the very short and expensive stay in Belize, I stayed a view days at Lago Petén Itza. I was recommended this very nice Hotel/Hostel: Perdido Gringo. I definitely recommend that place. The manager is super nice and also has the support of Lola, who happily welcomes every guest! Of course shee loves to be petted but is also willing to give back as much love as you give her.

    This was also my home point for a tour to Tikal!    Read more

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    8.2 Tikal

    December 4, 2018 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C

    I could write a lot about Tikal here, but you actually have to experience it yourself and all the information is also in the internet and books.

    What I do want to say, is that it is totally worth it. Top 3 of th ruin places I have seen. You can even camp there with your tent or stay at a hotel.

    If you are lucky, you can also see monkeys and other animals.

    The area is large and you can walk up to 16 km if you do all the trails and walks. This is probably also one of the reasons, why it is not super overcrowded. But don’t go on a Sunday, when the local people can go in for free.    Read more

  • Runaway CherryBeyond mojitos, rum and salsaTraveler

    8.3 Jungle tour

    December 5, 2018 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

    Also nearby (almost) without ruins, a little park through which you can hike.
    Nice little training, because of the humidity and the up and down ... and especially for what was about to come.

  • Runaway CherryBeyond mojitos, rum and salsaTraveler

    8.4 Flores

    December 6, 2018 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

    The plan was actually to go to Lanquín, which worked out, but I did two more stops. One of them is Flores. And I es super lucky, because I only had to extend one night to be long enough there to visit the Island festival they celebrate each year.

    Festival means, that the island basically turns into a big fiesta with lots and lots of street food. Aweeeesoooom! So we had good fun.
    We even had a blackout on the island, because of the music, the cookers, the lights and everything I guess.

    And look who found her way onto my lap!    Read more

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    8.5 Making my way to Cobán

    December 6, 2018 in Guatemala ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    I have not been posting anything about it, but here it is now! Since Cancún I am travelling by motorcycle, which I bought there. Also the driving licence by the way.

    The ride so far has been awesome and I like it a lot. Main advantage over travelling by bus, or public transport in general, is that I am super mobile and flexible. I can go wherever I want, whenever I want. With the bus it is also not possible to simply stop in the middle of nowhere and enjoy the scenery. And some rides are just amazingly beautiful. Very nice countryside here in Guatemala.

    On the way to Cobán, I also had to cross a river by “ferry”. That was quite fun, as the “ferry” is rather a swimming platform/“body of metal” with an engine and an propeller attached to it. Boarding happens not through a dock but rather through the ramp of the ferry being lowered onto the river coast (see picture).
    Then, the big trucks have to be carefully positioned, to not tip the ferry over and that might also be necessary in the middle of the crossing; Which basically means that a truck is manoeuvred back and/or forth to tilt the boat back into balance. Saw it happen right there.
    Like in most traffic (jam) situations or waiting lines, you can just drive past all th waiting cars, buggies, trucks if you have a motorcycle. So that’s what I did. Five minutes waiting instead of 60.

    Note: If you zoom in on the map, you can see the river and the ferry.    Read more

  • Runaway CherryBeyond mojitos, rum and salsaTraveler

    8.6 Mercado Cobán

    December 7, 2018 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

    There is nothing better than exploring a local market. It’s so cheap and dirty. Meat is being sold right from where it was butchered, and of course without cooling. Don’t buy it!

    However, the fruits are very nice and local clothing can be bought everywhere. There is no such thing as H&M or Zalando here, luckily.Read more

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    8.7 The road to Lanquín (ohoh)

    December 8, 2018 in Guatemala ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    The road to Lanquín was the most beautiful trip I did up until that time. Through the mountains on a sunny day with incredible view.

    Except th last 10 Kilometers. What a road. Just a rocky dirt track without any securitisation. Took me almost 45 min to make my way on that 10 km.

    But I arrived with no problems.    Read more

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    8.8 Mountain (& valley) villages

    December 8, 2018 in Guatemala ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C

    Lanquín is hard to reach, because it is located so remotely. The tourist industry already realised the potential of the little tow, but it is still possible to experience the real rural life of Guatemala there. Especially on the market that takes place every two days (more or less).

    Apart from tubing the ice cold river(s) and exploring the city it is also possible to go an a cacao plantation or to hike to Semuc Champey, the natural pools for which the region is famous.

    My recommendations Go there before it is completely touristy.    Read more

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