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Oct 23, 2009 - Veracruz

C’est en fait un éco-village, situé dans les montagnes de l’état de Veracruz. ... Le jour d’après nous arrivons a la ville de Puerto Veracruz, la capital de l’état. ... Nous nous sentons a l’aise dans la ville de Veracruz, meme si nous n’y restons que deux nuits. ... Nous visitons magnifique ancien fort qui defendait la ville, aujourd’hui presque entierement entoure par le port, Veracruz etant l’un des ports les plus important de Mexique. ... Al dia siguiente llegamos a la ciudad de Veracruz, con unos amigos que nos llevaron de aventon, invitandonos un helado y dandonos de su tiempo para hacernos visitar el pueblo de la Antigua, que segun fue el primer municipio fundado en america. ...

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Mar 8, 2009 - Acayucan to Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico

We decided to take a route to Veracruz that would pass through Catameco, which is located on Mexico’s 3rd largest fresh water lake. ... It turned out to be a group of dentists from Veracruz taking a Sunday ride. ... They are part of a large group of BMW owners and graciously invited us to attend their weekly meeting in Veracruz if we are in town Tuesday night. ... They also invited us to join them on the rest of their ride back to Veracruz. ... Tlacotalpan was a bout 18 km straight inland again and we just could not bring ourselves to turn away from the breeze so we stayed on course for Veracruz and skipped our visit to Tlacotalpan. ...

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Mar 7, 2009 - Palenque, Chiapas to Acayucan, Veracruz, Mexico

From Palenque to just outside Villhermosa the highway is a good, two lane with narrow shoulders that passes through rolling ranch and farmland. Arou8nd 4:00 PM we found ourselves near a town called Acayucan. ... We were stopped at an army checkpoint just outside of town and once we had finished opening our bags and chatting up the solders about the bike we were ready to pack it in for the day.From Palenque to just outside Villhermosa the highway is a good, two lane with narrow shoulders that passes through rolling ranch and farmland. Arou8nd 4:00 PM we found ourselves near a town called Acayucan. ... We were stopped at an army checkpoint just outside of town and once we had finished opening our bags and chatting up the solders about the bike we were ready to pack it in for the day....

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Feb 14, 2009 - Tourist in a non-tourist town

Well, it has been another in a series of wonderful days here in Mexico. We ended the day with a boat tour of Catemaco lake and a "Fantasy paid for" dinner at a local restaurant. ... We really enjoyed our time here in Catemaco and wish we could have a couple of more days in which to explore. ... We learned that this is a popular 'tourist' destination for the Mexican citizens but anglos/european visitors are rare.Well, it has been another in a series of wonderful days here in Mexico. We ended the day with a boat tour of Catemaco lake and a "Fantasy paid for" dinner at a local restaurant. ... We really enjoyed our time here in Catemaco and wish we could have a couple of more days in which to explore. ... We learned that this is a popular 'tourist' destination for the Mexican citizens but anglos/european visitors are rare....

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Feb 13, 2009 - At the home of the witches..

Time of Departure - 0830 Time of arrival - 1300’ish Distance traveled - 94 miles Travel related expenses - 49 pesos for toll bridge Weather - low 80’s with clouds, not very humid Destination - Catemaco, Veracruz Campground - Tepetapan RV park Amenities - we are dry camping, some of the group has 15 amp & water
Today was another short driving day in which we traveled from sea level to an elevation of about 1100 feet. ... We passed through numerous small villages and traveled by banana plantations and sugar cane fields.
Time of Departure - 0830 Time of arrival - 1300’ish Distance traveled - 94 miles Travel related expenses - 49 pesos for toll bridge Weather - low 80’s with clouds, not very humid Destination - Catemaco, Veracruz Campground - Tepetapan RV park Amenities - we are dry camping, some of the group has 15 amp & water
Today was another short driving day in which we traveled from sea level to an elevation of about 1100 feet. ... We passed through numerous small villages and traveled by banana plantations and sugar cane fields....

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Feb 12, 2009 - We are south of Cuba!!

Time of departure - 0830 Time of return - 1630 Spent day on tour bus in Veracruz Weather - low 80’s with low humidity and light breeze
Today was a bus tour of Veracruz Mexico. ... Veracruz is on the Bay of Campeche. ... Here in Veracruz it is 49 Pesos per 8 hour day. ... Veracruz was first settled by the Spanish in 1519, abandoned, and re-established by the Spanish in 1600. ... Current population of Veracruz is 457,377 (2000 census). ...

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Feb 11, 2009 - More beach

Departure time - 0800 Arrival time - 1200 Distance traveled - 123 miles Travel related expenses - 152 pesos or $11.13 in tolls Weather - low 80’s and humid, got really windy late in the day Destination - Veracruz, Veracruz (city & state same name) Campground - El Rey, 15 amp (not) & water
Sadly, it was time to leave the Costa Esmeralda area, we had fallen in love with this beach front campground and it’s friendly hosts. ... Once again we managed to travel just over 50 miles in about 2 hours! On the outskirts of Veracruz we managed to find a 4-lane highway and made pretty good time - until we ran into a construction zone…oh, well. ... We arrived at the campground, pulled into our site and headed out to the beach for a long walk.
Departure time - 0800 Arrival time - 1200 Distance traveled - 123 miles Travel related expenses - 152 pesos or $11.13 in tolls Weather - low 80’s and humid, got really windy late in the day Destination - Veracruz, Veracruz (city & state same name) Campground - El Rey, 15 amp (not) & water
Sadly, it was time to leave the Costa Esmeralda area, we had fallen in love with this beach front campground and it’s friendly hosts. ... Once again we managed to travel just over 50 miles in about 2 hours! On the outskirts of Veracruz we managed to find a 4-lane highway and made pretty good time - until we ran into a construction zone…oh, well. ... We arrived at the campground, pulled into our site and headed out to the beach for a long walk....

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Feb 10, 2009 - Hanging with the locals

I've been doing my journal entries on a daily basis in microsoft word since we don't have wi-fi every day.I've been doing my journal entries on a daily basis in microsoft word since we don't have wi-fi every day....

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Feb 9, 2009 - Our first ruins

Departure time - 0830 Today’s travel was via a large and comfortable bus.
Departure time - 0830 Today’s travel was via a large and comfortable bus....

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Feb 8, 2009 - Along the Gulf of Mexico

Time of departure - 0730 Time of arrival - 1700 Miles driven - 227 Travel related expenses - 222 pesos in tolls (3 bridges & 2 toll roads) -- fuel 2050 pesos Total in dollars - tolls $16.
Time of departure - 0730 Time of arrival - 1700 Miles driven - 227 Travel related expenses - 222 pesos in tolls (3 bridges & 2 toll roads) -- fuel 2050 pesos Total in dollars - tolls $16....

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Feb 7, 2009 - Touring Veracruz and Antigua

Feb. 7 - Today we took a bus tour from our camp ground, just south of Veracruz, to the tiny old city of Antigua, into the city of Veracruz, including the old fortifications around the city of Veracruz, and the downtown city of Veracruz. ... We enjoyed the day - lots of history here.Feb. 7 - Today we took a bus tour from our camp ground, just south of Veracruz, to the tiny old city of Antigua, into the city of Veracruz, including the old fortifications around the city of Veracruz, and the downtown city of Veracruz. ... We enjoyed the day - lots of history here....

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Feb 6, 2009 - On the Road Again

Feb. Arrived at El Rey RV Park south of Veracruz, just past Boca Del Rio. ... You can see Veracruz from our camp site - we are right on the beach. ...

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