When I arrived to Mérida I thought I wouldn't go passed the bus station. The city was flooded. Heavy and sudden rains had transformed the streets and the roads in rivers. And while my bus drove through the waters, I could only think about my backpack stored in the luggage compartment and pray that the … Continue reading A short and hot visit to Mérida, México
Surrounded and literally digged out of the jungle of Chiapas, the ruins of Palenque are certainly an obligatory stop for any archaeological geek - it was one the most fantastic places I visited in Mexico and just think about the fact that it is estimated than only 10% of this ancient city has been "recovered". … Continue reading The spiritual experience of Palenque
I felt like an happy kid would feel if he or she discovered santa claus is actually real, when I learned Mayan culture isn't extinguished and lives on in small communities where families pass their traditions, their craftsmanship, their knowledge, their rituals and their language. And there were two very interesting people who took on … Continue reading Indigenous culture lives on in San Cristobal de las Casas
It's been hard for me to sit down and go through all my photos from Mexico, write about what I visited, seen, explored and experienced. There is still so much content I want to continue to share. But let's just say coming back from this trip wasn't a treat. I just enjoy travelling probably a … Continue reading The art of San Cristóbal de las Casas
It was love at first sight. I was still not quite there but the road leading the way was already sending me some very positive signals. I had flown from Mexico City to the state of Chiapas - the poorest in Mexico. I was going to spend two days and two nights in San Cristóbal. … Continue reading San Cristóbal de Las Casa, un pueblo mágico, indeed
The Winged Bone 