On 29 Aug, 15:30, Alan S wrote:
> On Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:25:52 GMT, john_k...@...
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> (John Kulp) wrote:
> >On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 23:44:00 -0700, JerryB
> >wrote:
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> >>> latest: Sloveniahttp://loraltraveloz.blogspot.com/
> >>> latest: Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest
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> >>I am a 66yo whose traveled throughout Mexico, often for months at a
> >>time. My prefered mode of travel is in my own van. However, on many
> >>occasions I've travelled by bus. The bus system in Mexico is very good
> >>as long as you stick to first or luxury class service for long
> >>distance travel. Often the buses that run overnight have large
> >>reclining seats similar to airlines which I have found to be an
> >>advantage, especialy when time is short (also saves a hotel bill).
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> >>Regarding the local bus service, ask at a hotel or check into the
> >>local estacion de autobus and limit travel to daytime if you are
> >>uncomfortable.
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> >>When I travel via bus I use a small suitcase/backpack, keep a wallet
> >>with little money in my front pocket and credit cards, tickets,
> >>passports and other valuables in a hidden belt.
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> >>Language is a small problem since you will more often than not be in
> >>areas where some English is spoken. If you need information go to
> >>local hotels, shops or restaurants rather than ask strangers on the
> >>street. Bring a small language translation book or better yet an
> >>electronic one. Also I have a Lonely Planet or Moon guide with me at
> >>all times and lastly take a small pad and keep a diary of your
> >>travels.
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> >>Actually I planned to visit the Yucatan area last year, however I
> >>spent too much time in Veracruz so I had to bypass the area and went
> >>on to Oxaca instead. Now I'm planning for a trip there this fall or
> >>spring.
>
> >>Enjoy your trip and let us know what you think of Mexico.
>
> >Having been to Mexico more than a few times myself, the above is
> >excellent advice. You won't want to take local buses for this trip,
> >as not only can security be a problem, but they are something less
> >than comfortable. You might also want to take a bunch of traveller's
> >checks, in case you do run into trouble, but it is unlikely until you
> >get in major cities. There you will want to be careful, indeed,
> >because foreigners stick out like a sore thumb in Mexico.
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> >You will also want to carry the usual Montezuma's revenge items, but
> >you can get this locally in Mexico. Certainly in Cancun because I
> >have done that myself. You might also want to plan in a side trip to
> >both Cozumel which is an hour bus trip from Cancun airport and then a
> >short ferry trip, as it is a nice respite from Cancun which is
> >basically Miami Beach south to me. It is a quite nice island offshore
> >with quite good scuba diving among other things. It is also touristy,
> >but more laid back and without the highrise beach stuff.
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> >Another sidetrip if you have time, would be to go to Tikal in
> >Guatemala. Great jungle ruins and I thought nicer than the ones in
> >Mexico though they are great on their own. And be especially careful
> >in Mexico City. Thieve tend to hang around them. Hook up with
> >someone else if you can while you're travelling.
>
> Thanks. Not filling me with confidence there:-)
>
> Cheers, Alan, Australia
> --http://loraltravel.blogspot.com/
> latest: Sloveniahttp://loraltraveloz.blogspot.com/
> latest: Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest
....Cancun and Cozumel are not interesting and the buses are fine
they have tried to preserve to coral around Cozumel but the cruise
ships drop their loads of tourists who all try to take a piece
home.....
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