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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 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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Dec 15, 2008 - City of Campeche

We were all planning on a day in Campeche tomorrow, but after doing some research, Ruth and I decided we’d like to spend more than just one day there. ... Glen and Steve were quite happy staying another night at this spot near Seibaplaya, so after lunch Ruth and I and Whiskey headed into Campeche. ... Campeche used to be a walled city. ... Campeche is definitely the most interesting Mexican city we have visited. ...

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Aug 5, 2008 - Villahermosa to Campeche (the Gremlins attack!)

We had planned on an early, easy start to the day but in a sign of what was to be a long day, when we went to bring the kitchen slide in, it wouldn't go. We'd been there once and felt no real need to stop again, so we hoped to make it all the way to Campeche and the luxury of Club Nautico. ... Dylan was napping, so it only took a short moment for the decision to continue to Campeche to be made. ... The road soon became a 4-lane toll, and we are once more cruising smoothly.We had planned on an early, easy start to the day but in a sign of what was to be a long day, when we went to bring the kitchen slide in, it wouldn't go. We'd been there once and felt no real need to stop again, so we hoped to make it all the way to Campeche and the luxury of Club Nautico. ... Dylan was napping, so it only took a short moment for the decision to continue to Campeche to be made. ... The road soon became a 4-lane toll, and we are once more cruising smoothly....

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May 21, 2008 - Chichen Itza to Campeche

21st March Chichen Itza to Campeche Another interesting day. ... On to Campeche where our room has a sea view. ... Some car maintenance is going on as I write – the wheels are all being moved round and some greasing is going on.21st March Chichen Itza to Campeche Another interesting day. ... On to Campeche where our room has a sea view. ... Some car maintenance is going on as I write – the wheels are all being moved round and some greasing is going on....

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May 21, 2008 - the lonely road

An early start today, mainly because I miss-read my watch and got up an hour too early! Consequently we were the first to set off. At least the road surface was good so we made good progress to our hotel in Campeche and arrived around noon. ... As usual all the staff plus sundry guests came to take photos of the car at the hotel entrance.An early start today, mainly because I miss-read my watch and got up an hour too early! Consequently we were the first to set off. At least the road surface was good so we made good progress to our hotel in Campeche and arrived around noon. ... As usual all the staff plus sundry guests came to take photos of the car at the hotel entrance....

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Apr 7, 2008 - Campeche

Campeche Mein erster Stop mit Rolf ist Campeche. ... Wir kommen mitten in der Nacht an.Campeche Mein erster Stop mit Rolf ist Campeche. ... Wir kommen mitten in der Nacht an....

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Mar 27, 2008 - "In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the hippies sing tonight"

We arrived in Puerto Escondido to find that we had an amazing room with a balcony overlooking the ´Mexican Pipeline´ - huge rolling waves along the coastline, and a big surfers hangout. On the way out we heard what sounded like jungle monsters roaring in the tree tops - it was actually howling monkeys, but I´m still not sure I´d want to be there at night! We arrived in Campeche at 3. ... 30am this morning - more next time.We arrived in Puerto Escondido to find that we had an amazing room with a balcony overlooking the ´Mexican Pipeline´ - huge rolling waves along the coastline, and a big surfers hangout. On the way out we heard what sounded like jungle monsters roaring in the tree tops - it was actually howling monkeys, but I´m still not sure I´d want to be there at night! We arrived in Campeche at 3. ... 30am this morning - more next time....

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