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Mar 4, 2009 - Merida, Yucatan to Campeche, Mexico

We got off to an exceptionally slow start this morning; not hitting the road until 11:00 AM.We got off to an exceptionally slow start this morning; not hitting the road until 11:00 AM....

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Feb 19, 2009 - Mayan Ruins

Departure time - 0800 Return time - 1600 Distance traveled - about 60 miles round trip Weather - it’s gotten hot, 100 degrees with low humidity
We carpooled today to the Mayan city of Edzna.
Departure time - 0800 Return time - 1600 Distance traveled - about 60 miles round trip Weather - it’s gotten hot, 100 degrees with low humidity
We carpooled today to the Mayan city of Edzna....

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Feb 18, 2009 - A taste of the Caribbean

Departure time - 0900 Return time - 1500 Itinerary - bus tour of the city of Campeche Staying at - Club Nautica
Here’s what my guide book has to say about the town of Campeche:
“Few people stop at Campeche the first time they visit the Yucatan Some are in a hurry to reach the ruins farther east, some just Don’t know of Campeche’s attractions”
This is an old city, originally founded in 1542 by Spanish conquistador Francisco de Montenjo the Younger. ... From the 1540’s until the nineteenth century Campeche was the chief port on the peninsula, exporting good from throughout the region. ... Campeche’s wealth made it an irresistible target for pirates who repeatedly pillaged the city. ...

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Feb 17, 2009 - On our own

Departure time - 0730 Arrival time - 1000 Distance traveled - 109 miles Average speed - 44.77) Destination - Campeche, Campeche State Staying at - Club Nautico Amenities - 50 amp, water & sewer!!!
In checking our daily driving log for today’s short journey from Isla Aguada to Campeche we discovered that we would only be making 1 turn. ... Feeling confident we set out with two other couples about an hour earlier then the rest of the group.
Departure time - 0730 Arrival time - 1000 Distance traveled - 109 miles Average speed - 44.77) Destination - Campeche, Campeche State Staying at - Club Nautico Amenities - 50 amp, water & sewer!!!
In checking our daily driving log for today’s short journey from Isla Aguada to Campeche we discovered that we would only be making 1 turn. ... Feeling confident we set out with two other couples about an hour earlier then the rest of the group....

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Feb 16, 2009 - A well deserved day off

The campground we are staying at is located right along the water and has 9 sites with full hookups ( 15 amp, water and sewer).The campground we are staying at is located right along the water and has 9 sites with full hookups ( 15 amp, water and sewer)....

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Feb 15, 2009 - A long day on the road

Departure time - 0600 Arrival time - 1800 Distance traveled - 327 miles AVERAGE SPEED - 22.86 in fuel Weather - 90’s with high humidity Destination - Isla Aguada Staying at - Freedom Shores RV Park Amenities - 15 amp, water & sewer
HOLY COW!!!! We can’t remember the last time we were up at 0500. ... ….
Departure time - 0600 Arrival time - 1800 Distance traveled - 327 miles AVERAGE SPEED - 22.86 in fuel Weather - 90’s with high humidity Destination - Isla Aguada Staying at - Freedom Shores RV Park Amenities - 15 amp, water & sewer
HOLY COW!!!! We can’t remember the last time we were up at 0500. ... …....

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Feb 12, 2009 - Campeche Anyone?

12th was a short drive day, from Isla Aguada to Campeche, where we stayed at Club Nautico. ... It is located about 8-10 miles outside Campeche. ... Since Campeche is not a real tourist town, there are no English speaking guides, and all the explanations of the exhibits are in Spanish, making it difficult to fully understand the significance of each piece - but fabulous none-the-less. ...

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Feb 7, 2009 - Campeche Free Day

After reinstalling the CB antenna on the roof, draining our waste water storage tanks and refilling the fresh, our clean laundry arrived and we got showers. Then we headed back into Campeche for some unfinished stuff. ... Linda mailed some letters and postcards.After reinstalling the CB antenna on the roof, draining our waste water storage tanks and refilling the fresh, our clean laundry arrived and we got showers. Then we headed back into Campeche for some unfinished stuff. ... Linda mailed some letters and postcards....

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Feb 6, 2009 - Campeche

Our bus arrived early to take us on a tour of Campeche.Our bus arrived early to take us on a tour of Campeche....

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Feb 5, 2009 - To Campeche

We departed Isla Aguada with fond looks over our shoulders. The road into Campeche started out going through a police check point, then threading through the very narrow old streets of a town named Lerma. ... From there, we arrived on the waterfront of Campeche, very colorful and full of activity.We departed Isla Aguada with fond looks over our shoulders. The road into Campeche started out going through a police check point, then threading through the very narrow old streets of a town named Lerma. ... From there, we arrived on the waterfront of Campeche, very colorful and full of activity....

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Feb 3, 2009 - Isla Aguada

Last night we had a potluck in the palapa on the shore.Last night we had a potluck in the palapa on the shore....

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