October 2022 ~ Charlie's Blogs and Stories

MEXICO

México es un país rico en cultura, tradiciones, gastronomía y de una belleza natural basta y generosa, con escenarios naturales diversos que ofrecen experiencias llenas de sabor, costumbres y tradición.....

Tulum

Tulum is just one of those places that you will fall in love once you visit it. It has a vibe to it and although small compared to Cancun or Playa del Carmen, it still carries its own weight and you will think it is much bigger than it really is. Maya dominated Tulum and you can still feel the Maya culture and see archeological sites all around. Some locals swear Tulum has a special energy that is unique to Tulum. They believe if you ask the universe for something while in Tulum, you will get it.

Down Town Tulum during the Coronavirus era

All these roads are empty, but before the coronavirus era, these streets were packed with people. You do not need a car and walking or biking is the way to go around the city. Inn fact, it seems there are often as many bikes on the road on a normal day. Motor scooters are also popular for those who would rather not pedal around town.

Mariachi band in the downtown area

Best time to go for a run is between 6am and 7am

What? A restaurant with my name? Now, that's what I am talking about.....

Tulum es uno de los pueblos con escenarios naturales más bellos del Caribe, forma parte de la Riviera Maya y está a dos horas de Cancún. Tiene hermosas playas, así como bellísimos cenotes en medio de la jungla donde puedes sentirte fácilmente conectado con la naturaleza. La vida nocturna ofrece diferentes opciones tanto en la zona hotelera como en el centro del pueblo. En ambas zonas podrás encontrar buenos bares con música en vivo o Dj’s, además de diversos restaurantes con una amplia oferta gastronómica.

The Yucatán peninsula is well known for its water activities, both in the Caribbean sea
and in the cenotes. You can not visit Tulum without visiting one of the many
cenotes in the area.

Bacalar

Bacalar in Quintana Roo State is about a 40 minutes drive from Tulum and it is near the border with Belize. I really enjoyed my time in this town. Despite the absence of an actual beach, Barcalar is still a popular destination for tourists who enjoy swimming or being on any of the many beaches in Mexico this is because Barcalar is home to the impress Lagunar de Bacalar also known as the Lagoon of seven colors. Because of the different cenotes in the lagoon, the lake has different colors.

How to eat fresh fish in Mexico

1. You get a boat

2. You relax and enjoy the sun and the water

3. You fish

4. Enjoy your catch (Mahi Mahi)

5. Clean it

6. Enjoy it

Walking, hiking, running, swimming, kayaking, etc.

Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen es un pueblo bastante desarrollado que también forma parte de la Riviera Maya, ofrece lindas playas, vida nocturna muy activa y una zona comercial muy amplia ubicada en la quinta avenida donde encontraras diversas tiendas y marcas reconocidas internacionalmente, así como productos nacionales y una gran oferta de restaurante que brindan diferentes opciones para todos los gustos.

I don't think this big boy should be in here. They should be in the wild and doing what lions do. This guy was only about 6 months old.

Monterrey

Monterrey es la capital del estado de Nuevo León, ciudad industrial al Noreste de México. Es un lugar rodeado de montañas, atravesado por la Sierra Madre Oriental, ofrece parques naturales como La Huasteca con majestuosos escenarios y paredes de roca para practicar escalada o Chipinque y La Estanzuela donde podrás practicar senderismos rodeado de un bellísimo bosque. También podrás disfrutar de la vida nocturna de la ciudad en el Barrio Antiguo (una de las partes más antiguas de la ciudad) ubicado en el centro, ahí podrás visitar diversos bares y restaurantes. En el centro podrás encontrar museos y la Macroplaza que te ofrece una vista del majestuoso y emblemático cerro de La Silla, símbolo de esta ciudad. Si comes carne, te recomiendo probar uno de los platillos tradicionales del lugar, “El cabrito” al pastor.

Chipinque

Mexico has many mountains and trails to hike. I like the Chipinque mountain very much to hike. The peak of Copete del Aquila sits at 2,200m and is the highest peak (I think) in Monterrey. Great spot to hike and you can make this a difficult or medium-difficult hike. There are some steep spots, but you can avoid these. There are a lot of cyclists; mountain bikers on the trails and road bikes on the road. Great place to hike and explore, beautiful scenery and lots of wildlife.

Huasteca Mountain

La Huasteca is an area just outside Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, filled with limestone mountains, many of which are long, thin and high, running in parallel lines like giant knife blades. Cañon la Huasteca, I read somewhere, is actually the beginning of the Sierra Madre Oriental, which extends south for 1000 kilometers.

This place is a must if you are a lover of nature. The River Catarina runs through it given the opportunity for people to swim or relaxed on its calm but rockyThe water is always freezing, no matter what time of year, but on a hot day, it feels amazing to sit in its shallow areas. Definitely great for hikers and climbers.

Back to the City (Monterrey)

Yucatán

Cenotes

Chiapas

Cancun

My very first hurricane (hurricane Delta)

My second hurricane (hurricane Zeta hit playa del carmen, Tulum and Cancun 2 weeks after hurricane Delta)

what not to do or do during a hurricane is to bbq in your living room because you can not be outside. This was at my friend's place during the hurricane..lol. You have to meet Liz. Only Liz would do this and get away with it.. She is the best...lol