Oct 3, 2009 - Ixtapa

Il y a une dizaine d’années, la famille de Marie a acheté un paquet touristique ou ils ont droit à une semaine d’hôtel 5 étoiles par an, durant plusieurs années, sur la cote pacifique.Il y a une dizaine d’années, la famille de Marie a acheté un paquet touristique ou ils ont droit à une semaine d’hôtel 5 étoiles par an, durant plusieurs années, sur la cote pacifique....

Mar 12, 2009 - Day 31 Acapulco, Mexico

Day 39 March Manta, Ecuador 17th Port In the 16th century, Spanish explorers came across the Bay of Acapulco and were captivated by its naturally protected shores and beautiful surroundings. ... Today, Acapulco remains a stunning Mexican hideaway. ... Acapulco is fondly referred to by natives as the finest resort in Mexico. ... Acapulco is considered a second home to residents of Guadalajara, Mexico City and other urban centers. ... The Fuerte de San Diego is an early 17th century fort built in 1697 to protect the Bay of Acapulco from pirate invaders during the time in which Acapulco functioned as a major trade partner of the Philippine Islands. ...

Mar 11, 2009 - Zihuatanejo

On the road by 8am, and did 100 km’s (60 miles) to Zihuatanejo in about 2 hours. ... Zihuatanejo was an old fishing village on a beautiful bay with a beautiful beach. ... Then about 30 years ago, Fonatur, the Mexican governments tourist bureau, created the purposely made tourist village of Ixtapa…right next door to Zihuatanejo. ...

Mar 7, 2009 - Acapulco

Saturday March 7…10:30pm We were up before 7:00am, and on the road by 7:40am.Saturday March 7…10:30pm We were up before 7:00am, and on the road by 7:40am....

Feb 17, 2009 - On the Road Again!

New radiator working fine, Internet connections not so hot.New radiator working fine, Internet connections not so hot....

Feb 13, 2009 - Another Blinking CAR story

Had a three day so called REST in Zihuatanejo (near Ixtapa) at the Catalina Beach Resort----Thanks Rob, for letting us know we had more hills to climb, hahaha!!. ... let it cool down and he said we would have to go back to Zihuatanejo and have it looked at. ...

Feb 11, 2009 - Just another annoying POLICEMAN

Arriving in Acapulco is interesting, as you go into a very long tunnel through the mountain and head straight for the beach drive. ... David and I had planned to go there on our honeymoon, but due to the fact Acapulco is really a working port and there had been a oil spill, and the beaches were a mess, so we cancelled that and never did get there. ... Therefore, I didn't want to stay in the new 5 star hotel area, I was interested in the OLD Acapulco, so we were headed up to the far end. ... We went down to the Fuerte San Diego, and saw the museum of when Acapulco was a major trading port with the Phillipines (who were also under Spanish rule). ...

Feb 8, 2009 - ONE more pyramid to climb

Outside of Cuernavaca is the town of Xochicalco, where the pyramids of the Aztecs were found.Outside of Cuernavaca is the town of Xochicalco, where the pyramids of the Aztecs were found....

Feb 7, 2009 - Lovely Cuernavaca

Cuernavaca is a beautiful place (called the city of Eternal Spring---as the temp.Cuernavaca is a beautiful place (called the city of Eternal Spring---as the temp....

Feb 6, 2009 - Quick Update

Just a quick update that we are still in Mexico, and have not had great connections at the last few places (OR non at all). Have been to Cueranava, Taxco and Acapulco and climbed more pyramids too. ... We are off to the Ixtapa area tomorrow.Just a quick update that we are still in Mexico, and have not had great connections at the last few places (OR non at all). Have been to Cueranava, Taxco and Acapulco and climbed more pyramids too. ... We are off to the Ixtapa area tomorrow....

Dec 8, 2008 - Zihuantaneo/Ixtapa to Acapulco, Guerrero

The ride to Acapulco along Mexico 200, the only road south along the coast, was uneventful. ... As we entered Acapulco we hit a traffic jam about 5 km out. ... Half an hour later we broke free and found the hotel area in old Acapulco. ...

Dec 5, 2008 - Ciudad Altimirano to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Gerrero

The plan was to leave fairly early today so we would arrive in Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo early enough to explore a few hotel options we did not want to have to take a place we were not very happy with just because it was getting dark. ... The first one was in Ixtapa which is the built-up, resort area north of Zihuatanejo. ... We headed to Zihuatanejo. ...