by Sarah Jervis | Mar 12, 2020 | Our Journey
Mexico to Belize Border Crossing Leaving Mexico was straightforward, we arrived at the border offices at 9am, no line ups or tour bus loads to deal with. First we surrendered our visitors visas & paid the exit taxes, (adults only) and got the exit stamp in the...
by Sarah Jervis | Mar 11, 2020 | Our Journey
Border crossing, at San Ysidro. – A new multi lane entry point for passport control coming from the US into Mexico. We were directed to the large x-ray machine for the truck first, from there we were directed to park at what appeared to be the bus depot, to go...
by Sarah Jervis | Mar 10, 2020 | Our Journey
I knew that Cancun and the Mayan Riviera is a popular destination because of the beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise waters. So it was no surprise to see all the grand entrances to each resort as we drove through. Shoulder to shoulder resorts dominate the...
by Sarah Jervis | Mar 1, 2020 | Our Journey
The entire town of Izamal is painted yellow, including the old, simple stone, occupied convent is. Steeped in history, this pre-columbian Mayan city was significant politically and religiously. Today it’s more of a tourist attraction. Decorated horse drawn...
by Sarah Jervis | Feb 29, 2020 | Our Journey
From one extreme to another, as steep and windy as the Chiapas roads are, the Yucatan’s are long straight. It’s a relief for driving and we can often go 20km without crossing a tope! The Yucatan is well known for ancient ruins, stunning cenotes and white sandy...
by Sarah Jervis | Feb 29, 2020 | Our Journey
Leaving Hierve el Agua we continued towards the Chiapas region, the road is still windy, temps are getting hotter which means earlier starts. Distances are given on the gps but times tend to vary greatly and remain somewhat unpredictable and double the...
