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Tuesday 18 December 2012
Highlights: Magnificent mountains, Oaxaca Cathedral, nightclub drinking
Today we had a 6 hour bus ride to Oaxaca a town of around 270,000 people. We are moving to smaller and smaller cities as we progress. The bus ride actually had one significant positive the scenery of the magnificent and dominating mountains.
Monday 17 December 2012
Highlights: Puebla Cathedral, Zocalo (City Square), Lucha Libre, Billiards
Our first bus ride of the tour turned out to be in a comfortable bus and only take a few hours to get to Puebla. First again I was surprised by the quality of the hotel on this basic tour. Our hotel was a very short walk to the Zocalo or city square which housed the Puebla Cathedral.
Sunday 16 December 2012
Highlights: Teotihuacan ruins, Snow activities in Mexico City, Basilica de Guadalupe, Tequila shots
The first day of the 58 day combined tour and ten of our group decided to visit the Teotihuacan ruins which meant we could hire a private van and guide. The trip also included a visit to Basilica de Guadalupe and a visit to a shop that makes tequila and handicrafts.
Saturday 15 December 2012
Highlights: Meeting my new G Adventure group
The relaxation part of the trip is now over and it’s back to touring. I started the day going down to the hotel restaurant for the buffet breakfast expecting to use my last $25 USD voucher but they never asked for money or even my room number. It looks like I could have gotten free breakfasts every morning!
Friday 14 December 2012.
Highlights: Xcaret Park, Swimming in an underground cave system, Mexico Espectacular night show
Today my rescheduled Tuesday tour actually occurred although I nearly missed the pick up again. I was told to look for a bus title Mayan Tours but instead it was a van title USA transfers. The transfer pick up was at 7 am and took me to a central checkin station to catch the bus to the park.
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