We had planned to stay home until after Christmas, so we could spend the time with Herbs grand kids, Mackenzie and Keltie. We had really looked forward to this, because of our travels and their commitments to other Grand Parents, we had not spent a Christmas with them for 3 years. Being 8 & 10, we felt this would be our last chance to spend time with them, before the excitement of Christmas is no longer there!!
Because of unforseen circumstances this changed, so because of this we first planned to leave Dec 1, so we started our preparations & research for our Mexican Tour. Lil has always wanted to do an exploration trip of Mexico, concentrating on area's we have not visited before. So I said we do it this winter, as we are not getting any younger. As the weather got colder, the leaving date was pushed forward, we now leave Nov 15.
Lil (Navigator) has spent many, many hours studying "Church & Church's" Camping in Mexico, and looking at the many maps of Mexico, before we chose the route as shown on the above map.
Herb has been getting the truck, camper & the Suzuki ready. Having the units checked out mechanically, and making some changes in the camper, for more convenient living. Lil gave up one of her cupboards, so he could move the TV out of the sleeping area and into the kitchen area, for more convenient TV & Movie watching.
He had another roof fan put in as we do not do not have AC, so with these 2, and 2 small fans in the sleeping area, we should hopefully be comfortable.
He also put a Roof Pod on the Suzuki, that is large enough to carry the "Star-Choice" dish and tripod, (for Hockey Games of course) along with our folding Mosquito Tent, two tarp, not for rain, shade, and other misc stuff. This gives up a lot more available space in the truck & camper.
So here is the rough Itinerary:
Nov 15 - Chase to Kelowna to visit family & friends
Nov 16 - 18 to Castlegar to visit Lil's son Todd & Family
Nov 19 - Drive to Brownsville TX, on the way there we plan on visiting the Big Bend National Park on the Rio Grande River, we will also visit Padre Island, were we will spend a few days.
There is outstanding birding there!Dec 1 - 15 Enter Mexico tour along the Gulf of Mexico Coast to the Yucatan
Dec 15 - Jan 15 Tour the Yucatan, visiting the Mayan Ruin's, spending lots of time on the beaches of the Caribbean, were we plan to spend Christmas. As usual, we have our very small travel Christmas tree, and a few other Christmasy bits of decoration. This is also a good snorkelling area.
Jan 15 - Feb 29 Tour the Southern Pacific side of Mexico south of Acapulco, then up through the center of Mexico to Mexico City.
Mar 1-15 Head to the west coast via Guadalajara and to Los Ayala to visit friends.
Mar 15-31 Start on the homeward trip stopping in San Carlos to visit friends.
Apr 1-15 Head home via Yuma AZ & Vista CA to visit family & friends.
Home, approx 10,000 miles later.
More Posts Later
Herb & Lil
2 comments:
I'm first at something! Have a great trip. There are many of us who travel with you via your interesting blog updates.
We'll miss you over the winter.
Greg & Tess
Hi! I was wondering if you were going to do a blog of your travels to Mexico. Now I know.
Ernie and his friends, Doris and Mike from Vernon, left yesterday the 12th for their trip south. They are going to stay in Arizona for awhile and then head on to Mexico.
Have a good trip! Eileen
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