Monday, December 31, 2007
Campeche
It was a looong drive to Campeche from Veracruz. Don't know exactly how long we drove for but we were both exhausted. On our way to this city, we drove by Villahermosa, the city that was flooded about a month ago. We couldn't see any real damage although the fields and the jungle close by were still flooded.
The city of Campeche is the capital of the state that is also called Campeche. Sir Frances Drake, Red Beard and Black beard used to raid this city when they were hanging out on the weekends. This is why the city has a wall around it. Many years after the pirates and corsairs were eradicated from this area, it was the men who still went to market. The pirates used to steal the women who ventured outside their houses.
The city of Campeche is the capital of the state that is also called Campeche. Sir Frances Drake, Red Beard and Black beard used to raid this city when they were hanging out on the weekends. This is why the city has a wall around it. Many years after the pirates and corsairs were eradicated from this area, it was the men who still went to market. The pirates used to steal the women who ventured outside their houses.
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Coatzacoalcos
This bridge is close to the town of Coatzacoalcos in the state of Veracruz. The bridge became world wide famous in MX when they built it because people didn't have to cross the river on a ferry anymore. It took many years for it to get done. Due to the efforts of all the people who were involved in the construction of the bridge, the government decided to build a monument representing the fact that with cooperation and determination, man can achieve anything.
Today, the monument is hidden from those who weren't around when the bridge was opened and only the locals know of its existence. It would seem that only dodgy couples come to this place now, hehehe.
This area of the country is rich in oil, banana plantations, coffee, vanilla, mangoes, papaya, watermelon, guavas and many other fruits.
Today, the monument is hidden from those who weren't around when the bridge was opened and only the locals know of its existence. It would seem that only dodgy couples come to this place now, hehehe.
This area of the country is rich in oil, banana plantations, coffee, vanilla, mangoes, papaya, watermelon, guavas and many other fruits.
Veracruz
We have started our trip to and around the Yucatan Peninsula. Our first stop is the city of Veracruz in the state of Veracruz. It's only a 4 hour drive now (used to be 8 hrs) but you have to add 2 hours to cross Mexico City.
The hotel where we stayed used to be a very flash hotel back in the 1930-50's. It's still a big hotel today and although it's old, it has its charm. There had been a big wedding that night and a TV crew even came to cover the event. Dunno who they were.
Unfortunately, we didn't have much time to get to see the city because we still had to drive quite a long way. We had a great breakfast and Jenny was able to try some of the typical dishes you can find in this region.
The hotel where we stayed used to be a very flash hotel back in the 1930-50's. It's still a big hotel today and although it's old, it has its charm. There had been a big wedding that night and a TV crew even came to cover the event. Dunno who they were.
Unfortunately, we didn't have much time to get to see the city because we still had to drive quite a long way. We had a great breakfast and Jenny was able to try some of the typical dishes you can find in this region.
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