29 January 2003
"Left face, right face....march!"
So I guess I shoud haev taken a lesson in military time from my old man, because last night I could have used it. Jen and I bought tickets from Palenque to Merida on Monday and the ticket said 21:00. For some reason it was stuck in our heads that 21:00 = 10:00 PM. DUH! Let`s just say we missed our bus and had to take a later bus. PLUS we had to pay for an addition seat. But believe me, I will NEVER forget that 21:00 means 9:00 PM ever again!
Anyway, we spent 2 wonderful days in Palenque. No internet access, hence, no updates. We slept in a cabana surrounded by the jungle. About 6 others that we`d met in San Cristobal also came up with us, which made for a great trip. We went to the ruins of Palenque on Monday. They were by far my favorite ruins. They were deep in the jungle, there was a cascade and the ruins were remarkable. We spent the morning walking around the ruins and the afternoon perched under a tree on the grass just relaxing. Yesterday we rode to Agua Azul in the back of a pick up. We looked at the cascades and then found a rope swing into the pools, so spent the afternoon swimming and diving in. It was nice and warm there, much better than San Cristobal where I couldn`t even read a book because my hands would get too cold.
Today we will stroll around Merida and then tomorrow I think we`ll head to Chichen Itza and by Friday be in Cancun or Isla Mujeres.
Can you believe Tampa Bay killed the Raiders? I`ll admit I`m slightly bummed about missing the superbowl, but it was a toss up....Mexico? Superbowl? Hmmm....which one would you pick?
So I guess I shoud haev taken a lesson in military time from my old man, because last night I could have used it. Jen and I bought tickets from Palenque to Merida on Monday and the ticket said 21:00. For some reason it was stuck in our heads that 21:00 = 10:00 PM. DUH! Let`s just say we missed our bus and had to take a later bus. PLUS we had to pay for an addition seat. But believe me, I will NEVER forget that 21:00 means 9:00 PM ever again!
Anyway, we spent 2 wonderful days in Palenque. No internet access, hence, no updates. We slept in a cabana surrounded by the jungle. About 6 others that we`d met in San Cristobal also came up with us, which made for a great trip. We went to the ruins of Palenque on Monday. They were by far my favorite ruins. They were deep in the jungle, there was a cascade and the ruins were remarkable. We spent the morning walking around the ruins and the afternoon perched under a tree on the grass just relaxing. Yesterday we rode to Agua Azul in the back of a pick up. We looked at the cascades and then found a rope swing into the pools, so spent the afternoon swimming and diving in. It was nice and warm there, much better than San Cristobal where I couldn`t even read a book because my hands would get too cold.
Today we will stroll around Merida and then tomorrow I think we`ll head to Chichen Itza and by Friday be in Cancun or Isla Mujeres.
Can you believe Tampa Bay killed the Raiders? I`ll admit I`m slightly bummed about missing the superbowl, but it was a toss up....Mexico? Superbowl? Hmmm....which one would you pick?
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25 January 2003
"Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da"
Jen and I are still in San Cristobal de las Cases. Thursday we went on a tour with the owner of the hostel and 3 others from Isreal to Canon del Sumidero on a 2 hour boat ride. The canyon was beautiful! I saw my first wild spider monkey. We also saw many falcons, a crocodile and an alligator. After the boat tour we spent the afternoon at the cascades called Choirreadero. There was a huge bat cave that we explored a bit and then we swam in the pools. We loved the pools and waterfalls so much, we hitchhiked back yesterday. Another first of mine.
Today I´m going with some fellow travelers to museums and to the market. There is tons of amber here and I bought a fabulous ring the other day. Tomorrow I will go to Palenque, a Mayan ruin in the jungle. I then will either go up to the Yucatan or head down to Guatemala to start my spanish courses. I am very anxious to get those started as I am still a complete idiot on the streets. Palenque is quiet a bit warmer, so I hear, so bring it on! I´m freezing cold here at nights.
Did I mention I cut off all my hair?
Jen and I are still in San Cristobal de las Cases. Thursday we went on a tour with the owner of the hostel and 3 others from Isreal to Canon del Sumidero on a 2 hour boat ride. The canyon was beautiful! I saw my first wild spider monkey. We also saw many falcons, a crocodile and an alligator. After the boat tour we spent the afternoon at the cascades called Choirreadero. There was a huge bat cave that we explored a bit and then we swam in the pools. We loved the pools and waterfalls so much, we hitchhiked back yesterday. Another first of mine.
Today I´m going with some fellow travelers to museums and to the market. There is tons of amber here and I bought a fabulous ring the other day. Tomorrow I will go to Palenque, a Mayan ruin in the jungle. I then will either go up to the Yucatan or head down to Guatemala to start my spanish courses. I am very anxious to get those started as I am still a complete idiot on the streets. Palenque is quiet a bit warmer, so I hear, so bring it on! I´m freezing cold here at nights.
Did I mention I cut off all my hair?
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22 January 2003
"Another day in Paradise"
Today Jen and I went to San Juan Chamula. In the city is a temple called, Templo de San Juan. This temple was amazing. Inside the floor was covered with pine needles. The walls were covered with images of saints holding mirrors dressed in holy garments. People kneel on the pine needles in front of their saint and light candles, insense and changt. According to the Lonely Planet guide to Mexico, Coca-Cola plays a major role here. "It facilitates burping in the church, which is believed to expel evil spirits." There was a family in the church kneeling and praying and burping. Fascinating.
Tomorrow we will go to the canyons for a 2 hour boat ride to some waterfalls and caves in the jungle. I can´t wait. It´s a bit too cold here in the city for my liking. Last night I almost froze and had to cuddle up to Jen a bit.
I put the rest of our pictures up. It was taking WAY too long yesterday. Check them out here!
Apparently there was an earthquake last night here somewhere. I did not feel a thing, so you can sleep tonight mom, I´m fine.
Today Jen and I went to San Juan Chamula. In the city is a temple called, Templo de San Juan. This temple was amazing. Inside the floor was covered with pine needles. The walls were covered with images of saints holding mirrors dressed in holy garments. People kneel on the pine needles in front of their saint and light candles, insense and changt. According to the Lonely Planet guide to Mexico, Coca-Cola plays a major role here. "It facilitates burping in the church, which is believed to expel evil spirits." There was a family in the church kneeling and praying and burping. Fascinating.
Tomorrow we will go to the canyons for a 2 hour boat ride to some waterfalls and caves in the jungle. I can´t wait. It´s a bit too cold here in the city for my liking. Last night I almost froze and had to cuddle up to Jen a bit.
I put the rest of our pictures up. It was taking WAY too long yesterday. Check them out here!
Apparently there was an earthquake last night here somewhere. I did not feel a thing, so you can sleep tonight mom, I´m fine.
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21 January 2003
I love ya old man!
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"First Look"
I think I´m really getting a hang of this mexican keyboard thing.....after yesterdays trauma. I sat online at a computer for 2 hours trying to get my photos to upload, but it never worked out. Today I seem to be having better luck, so check out MY PICTURES!!!.
We took a 14 hour bus ride last night from Puerto Escondido to San Cristobol. It´s a lot colder here, but still warm enough for shorts. We arrived around 11:30, walked around the town a bit, ate a hamburger and fries, and made some salsa for later.
Puerto Escondido was heaven. We spent 4 days snorkeling on the Manzanillo beach, eating fresh fish, walking around the town and meeting other travelers and locals. It was the life people dream of. Jen met a guy from Belize named Renee. We hung out with him a bit and he is hooking us up with a place to stay in Cancun. He´s a hottie and Jen is infatuated with him. He´s meeting up with us in a week as he has 2 months vacation. It will be fabulous having a spanish speaker around for a bit until we learn more of the language.
Well that´s all for now. Tomorrow we will head to the jungle to see some waterfalls...it just keeps gettin´ better....
I think I´m really getting a hang of this mexican keyboard thing.....after yesterdays trauma. I sat online at a computer for 2 hours trying to get my photos to upload, but it never worked out. Today I seem to be having better luck, so check out MY PICTURES!!!.
We took a 14 hour bus ride last night from Puerto Escondido to San Cristobol. It´s a lot colder here, but still warm enough for shorts. We arrived around 11:30, walked around the town a bit, ate a hamburger and fries, and made some salsa for later.
Puerto Escondido was heaven. We spent 4 days snorkeling on the Manzanillo beach, eating fresh fish, walking around the town and meeting other travelers and locals. It was the life people dream of. Jen met a guy from Belize named Renee. We hung out with him a bit and he is hooking us up with a place to stay in Cancun. He´s a hottie and Jen is infatuated with him. He´s meeting up with us in a week as he has 2 months vacation. It will be fabulous having a spanish speaker around for a bit until we learn more of the language.
Well that´s all for now. Tomorrow we will head to the jungle to see some waterfalls...it just keeps gettin´ better....
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17 January 2003
"On the Coast of Somewhere Beautiful"
We arrived Thursday to Puerto Escondido, the Oaxaca Coast, after a 6 hour bus ride. Thanks to Jen for the motion sickness medicine or I never would have made it. The road, 175, was very windy....but very scenic. Once again, things went very smoothly. We got off the bus, split a cab with 2 amigos from England and found a place to stay. It´s a cabana by the sea. It´s be best, and cheapest, place we´ve stayed thus far. We sleep in huts basically with mosquito nets over our beds. The sound of the crashing ocean was in my ear all night long. It´s heaven. We played cards with some locals last night. It´s challenging, yet fun, to play cards with people who don´t speak your language. We just set the spanish-english dictionary on the table and taught one another.
Today we laid on the beach and I am as red as a lobster, and I even put on several layers of SPF 25. My legs are red in front and white in the back...note to self....flip over mid-day. Then Jen and I went to Restaurant Alicias where we were served fresh fish, tortillas, rice, fries, bread, and salsa for $3.50. YUM! The fish was served whole, with the head attatched and all. It was delicious! Our cabana is $5/night. We just walked to the lighthouse and watched the sunset.
Tomorrow will be another day on the beach. We sat today with Omar, a local, and practiced our spanish more. Tonight we may go dancing at Ole Ole.
On a sidenote, Jen and I have each woken up DAILY with a dumb boyband/teen bop song stuck in our heads and it we can´t seem to kick the habit. We sing them all day long! Could this be some sort of omen?
I promise to post pictures this weekend!
We arrived Thursday to Puerto Escondido, the Oaxaca Coast, after a 6 hour bus ride. Thanks to Jen for the motion sickness medicine or I never would have made it. The road, 175, was very windy....but very scenic. Once again, things went very smoothly. We got off the bus, split a cab with 2 amigos from England and found a place to stay. It´s a cabana by the sea. It´s be best, and cheapest, place we´ve stayed thus far. We sleep in huts basically with mosquito nets over our beds. The sound of the crashing ocean was in my ear all night long. It´s heaven. We played cards with some locals last night. It´s challenging, yet fun, to play cards with people who don´t speak your language. We just set the spanish-english dictionary on the table and taught one another.
Today we laid on the beach and I am as red as a lobster, and I even put on several layers of SPF 25. My legs are red in front and white in the back...note to self....flip over mid-day. Then Jen and I went to Restaurant Alicias where we were served fresh fish, tortillas, rice, fries, bread, and salsa for $3.50. YUM! The fish was served whole, with the head attatched and all. It was delicious! Our cabana is $5/night. We just walked to the lighthouse and watched the sunset.
Tomorrow will be another day on the beach. We sat today with Omar, a local, and practiced our spanish more. Tonight we may go dancing at Ole Ole.
On a sidenote, Jen and I have each woken up DAILY with a dumb boyband/teen bop song stuck in our heads and it we can´t seem to kick the habit. We sing them all day long! Could this be some sort of omen?
I promise to post pictures this weekend!
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15 January 2003
Oaxaca 2
We decided to stay in Oaxaca City another day to explore the markets and head to Monte Alban, another great ruin. Monte Alban translates to ´White Mountain´ and the view was breathtaking. We got a view of Oaxaca city at every angle. I never knew how beautiful Mexico was! The mountains are comparable to Utah mountains. The sky was so blue and the sun felt warm for the first day on our trip. I believe my cheeks have turned a bit pink. We are having dinner with our new friends from Switzerland and England tonight and tomorrow we will head to the coast.
We decided to stay in Oaxaca City another day to explore the markets and head to Monte Alban, another great ruin. Monte Alban translates to ´White Mountain´ and the view was breathtaking. We got a view of Oaxaca city at every angle. I never knew how beautiful Mexico was! The mountains are comparable to Utah mountains. The sky was so blue and the sun felt warm for the first day on our trip. I believe my cheeks have turned a bit pink. We are having dinner with our new friends from Switzerland and England tonight and tomorrow we will head to the coast.
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14 January 2003
´´Oaxaca´´
After 6 long hours on a bus, Jen and I have made it to Oaxaca City. It was almost too easy. We caught the bus at 11 AM, a taxi was at the station when we arrived, we got a room at the Magic Hostel and now we´re heading out for some dinner. I got to see a partial sunset for the first time a week...the sky in Mexico City was SO polluted! I´m glad to be out of the big city. Tomorrow we will head to the coast. This internet is super slow so I´m outta here.
After 6 long hours on a bus, Jen and I have made it to Oaxaca City. It was almost too easy. We caught the bus at 11 AM, a taxi was at the station when we arrived, we got a room at the Magic Hostel and now we´re heading out for some dinner. I got to see a partial sunset for the first time a week...the sky in Mexico City was SO polluted! I´m glad to be out of the big city. Tomorrow we will head to the coast. This internet is super slow so I´m outta here.
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13 January 2003
"Tacos, Tortes, and Flautas...oh my!"
Keyboard still jacked, so excuse me.
Last night Jen and I attended a bullfight in Mexico City. Let me mention that the driving in Mexico City is PURE maddness! The lanes are so small and the cars don't care if they cut one another off or use their blinkers, or hog 3 lanes at once. Anyway, we were on our way to the fight and our driver was scaring the hell out of us, so Jen asked if she could drive instead. Apparently the driver was hungover from a night of vodka and the discoteca, so he gladly pulled over and Jen took the wheel. I had no seatbelt in the back, the taxi driver was on the phone and Jen was attempting to drive in Mexico to the arena. She got us there safe and sound. The bullfight consisted of 3 matadors and 6 bulls. It was gruesome, torturous, and bloody. But Jen enjoyed some bull muscle smoothered in hot sauce and lime. It was a once in a lifetime experience, and what I mean is....something I will never do again. Poor bulls, I just couldn't get past it. Plus we didn't know when to yell ?E!, but it was still a great time for $8.
This morning, we headed to Teotihacan. It is the largest Aztec ruin in Mexico. We saw the Pyramid of the Sun and the Moon, got some great souveniers, and took some fabulous pictures...which I will post in the next few days. We caught the Metro and a bus all by our English selfs...aren't you proud? We were! We returned to the city to find a full action market outside our hostal door. We grabbed some pollo tacos at the taco stand (don't worry granny, I'll be fine).
It's been cold here, especially at night. It didn't help that our window was stuck open and we could hear all the madness on the street below...but nothing my earplugs couldn't block out.
Tomorrow we are heading to Oaxaca. 6.5 hours on the bus, but it's 82 degrees there and we can sleep in a hammock on the beach for $2/night, eat fresh fish and meet lots of backpackers. Jen and I will look into getting PADI open water scuba certified on the coast. Afterwards we plan to head to San Cristobal, Palenque, Merida, and Playa de Carmen and onto Belize for more diving.
We are safe, sound, and having a blast! We've overspent our budget so a few days on the beach won't hurt at all. And it's been cold and rainy in the city....the sun sounds delightful about now.
Will update when we can. Hope everyone at home is doing well and we LOVE you all.
E-mail either of us at; cindi@islandindigo.com OR jenzeez@islandindigo.com
Adios!
Keyboard still jacked, so excuse me.
Last night Jen and I attended a bullfight in Mexico City. Let me mention that the driving in Mexico City is PURE maddness! The lanes are so small and the cars don't care if they cut one another off or use their blinkers, or hog 3 lanes at once. Anyway, we were on our way to the fight and our driver was scaring the hell out of us, so Jen asked if she could drive instead. Apparently the driver was hungover from a night of vodka and the discoteca, so he gladly pulled over and Jen took the wheel. I had no seatbelt in the back, the taxi driver was on the phone and Jen was attempting to drive in Mexico to the arena. She got us there safe and sound. The bullfight consisted of 3 matadors and 6 bulls. It was gruesome, torturous, and bloody. But Jen enjoyed some bull muscle smoothered in hot sauce and lime. It was a once in a lifetime experience, and what I mean is....something I will never do again. Poor bulls, I just couldn't get past it. Plus we didn't know when to yell ?E!, but it was still a great time for $8.
This morning, we headed to Teotihacan. It is the largest Aztec ruin in Mexico. We saw the Pyramid of the Sun and the Moon, got some great souveniers, and took some fabulous pictures...which I will post in the next few days. We caught the Metro and a bus all by our English selfs...aren't you proud? We were! We returned to the city to find a full action market outside our hostal door. We grabbed some pollo tacos at the taco stand (don't worry granny, I'll be fine).
It's been cold here, especially at night. It didn't help that our window was stuck open and we could hear all the madness on the street below...but nothing my earplugs couldn't block out.
Tomorrow we are heading to Oaxaca. 6.5 hours on the bus, but it's 82 degrees there and we can sleep in a hammock on the beach for $2/night, eat fresh fish and meet lots of backpackers. Jen and I will look into getting PADI open water scuba certified on the coast. Afterwards we plan to head to San Cristobal, Palenque, Merida, and Playa de Carmen and onto Belize for more diving.
We are safe, sound, and having a blast! We've overspent our budget so a few days on the beach won't hurt at all. And it's been cold and rainy in the city....the sun sounds delightful about now.
Will update when we can. Hope everyone at home is doing well and we LOVE you all.
E-mail either of us at; cindi@islandindigo.com OR jenzeez@islandindigo.com
Adios!
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12 January 2003
Mamma Mia!
Excuse me while I attempt to update, this keyboard is different from the ones back home.
I know you're ALL dying to know that Jen and I have arrived!!!! We're in Mexico City!!! After a long day of hell. Let me recap. Wake up 5:15 AM, arrive at SLC airport at 6:30 AM, leave for Houston 8:10 AM, arrive in Houston at 12:25 PM. This is where it got tricky. Our flight for Mexico was to leave at 2:20 PM. We boarded the plane, took off, and were on our way. But about 20 minutes into the flight, the captain reported "There is a mechanical problem and we must return to Houston to get it checked out". So we return to Houston about 3:30 PM. We sat in the plane for about 30 minutes until they said we'd have to exit and get on a new plane and transfer our luggage. So we get on the new plane, and after sitting there for about 30 MORE minutes, the captain said "I'm sorry, I am unauthorized to take you to Mexico CIty because I have been in the air too much today and can't work overtime, a new crew is on the way, they should arrive at 5:08 PM, and we'll depart by 5:30 PM." No problem, right? WRONG! After waiting for the new crew until after 6 PM, or close to 7 PM, we headed for the runway. Then the captain stated, "Sorry folks, another mechanical problem, we have to return to the gate AGAIN!" By this time, Jen and I have ripped out all our hair and the guys in front of us too. So we exit the plan again, and thinking we'd miss our reservation at the hostal, attempted to call internationally, never got through, missed out on free food vouchers, and at this point I was ready to crack. Oh, I did crack. Poor poor Jen. After 45 more minutes, it's now 8:30, we re-boarded for the umpteenth time and FINALLY took off around 9 PM. We arrived in Mexico CIty at 11 PM and shame on me for thinking everyone spoke english. I called the hostal for a pickup and let's just say, playing charades over the phone is not easy. Ruben arrived for our pickup around 12:30 PM. WE MADE IT!
This morning we slept in a bit and are now on our way to hit the town. There's a museum across the street and a town square near by as well. We also may try to hit a bullfight this afternoon!
OLE!!!
Excuse me while I attempt to update, this keyboard is different from the ones back home.
I know you're ALL dying to know that Jen and I have arrived!!!! We're in Mexico City!!! After a long day of hell. Let me recap. Wake up 5:15 AM, arrive at SLC airport at 6:30 AM, leave for Houston 8:10 AM, arrive in Houston at 12:25 PM. This is where it got tricky. Our flight for Mexico was to leave at 2:20 PM. We boarded the plane, took off, and were on our way. But about 20 minutes into the flight, the captain reported "There is a mechanical problem and we must return to Houston to get it checked out". So we return to Houston about 3:30 PM. We sat in the plane for about 30 minutes until they said we'd have to exit and get on a new plane and transfer our luggage. So we get on the new plane, and after sitting there for about 30 MORE minutes, the captain said "I'm sorry, I am unauthorized to take you to Mexico CIty because I have been in the air too much today and can't work overtime, a new crew is on the way, they should arrive at 5:08 PM, and we'll depart by 5:30 PM." No problem, right? WRONG! After waiting for the new crew until after 6 PM, or close to 7 PM, we headed for the runway. Then the captain stated, "Sorry folks, another mechanical problem, we have to return to the gate AGAIN!" By this time, Jen and I have ripped out all our hair and the guys in front of us too. So we exit the plan again, and thinking we'd miss our reservation at the hostal, attempted to call internationally, never got through, missed out on free food vouchers, and at this point I was ready to crack. Oh, I did crack. Poor poor Jen. After 45 more minutes, it's now 8:30, we re-boarded for the umpteenth time and FINALLY took off around 9 PM. We arrived in Mexico CIty at 11 PM and shame on me for thinking everyone spoke english. I called the hostal for a pickup and let's just say, playing charades over the phone is not easy. Ruben arrived for our pickup around 12:30 PM. WE MADE IT!
This morning we slept in a bit and are now on our way to hit the town. There's a museum across the street and a town square near by as well. We also may try to hit a bullfight this afternoon!
OLE!!!
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10 January 2003
"Final Countdown..."
I made it to 24. Thanks to my wonderful friends and family for all the b-day greetings, I know I'm not an easy person to get ahold of these days. Thanks for the flowers and dinner. Thanks for the game. Laura came up with our own version of 'Friends Trivia' and we played it until the wee hours of the morning. Questions such as "What 2 bars has Sommer been kicked out of?" and "How many guys did Alya 'lead on' during her break up with Matt, and name them..." and "How many trips has Cindi been on since we moved into the house in May 2002?" kept us on our toes. My friends also gave me a stricking journal. That will hopefully be completely full by June.
This morning I went to the International Travel Clinic for the last time. I got my final 2 shots (thanks to the missing Typhoid vacination, I'm out an addition $47). When I began planning for this trip, I never knew how much these shots would end up costing me.
*Typhoid-$47, or in my case $47x2=$94
*3 hepatitis A&B-$51 each x3=$153
*MMR-$18
*TB-$50
*Malaria prescription-$25
*Cipro prescription-$15
GRAND TOTAL: $355
I suppose my body and health will thank me. I just need to be sure to load on the bug repellant and avoid the Dengue Mosquito. Yuck!
Today I am still moving crap to my parents, cleaning out my car (I may have sold it!!!), and trying to fit in last minute visits with family and friends. Jen and I will be arriving at the SLC airport at 6:30 AM tomorrow morning. I keep thinking, "What am I forgetting?" but tomorrow at this time I'll be on the plane and it won't even matter.
I promise to update when I arrive in Mexico City, either tomorrow evening or Sunday morning so you all can sleep better at night knowing I'm safe and sound. Until then, I just wanted to say thank you for all your prayers, love, and support.
"Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible and suddenly you are doing the impossible."-Saint Francis of Assisi
Nothing is impossible!
I made it to 24. Thanks to my wonderful friends and family for all the b-day greetings, I know I'm not an easy person to get ahold of these days. Thanks for the flowers and dinner. Thanks for the game. Laura came up with our own version of 'Friends Trivia' and we played it until the wee hours of the morning. Questions such as "What 2 bars has Sommer been kicked out of?" and "How many guys did Alya 'lead on' during her break up with Matt, and name them..." and "How many trips has Cindi been on since we moved into the house in May 2002?" kept us on our toes. My friends also gave me a stricking journal. That will hopefully be completely full by June.
This morning I went to the International Travel Clinic for the last time. I got my final 2 shots (thanks to the missing Typhoid vacination, I'm out an addition $47). When I began planning for this trip, I never knew how much these shots would end up costing me.
*Typhoid-$47, or in my case $47x2=$94
*3 hepatitis A&B-$51 each x3=$153
*MMR-$18
*TB-$50
*Malaria prescription-$25
*Cipro prescription-$15
GRAND TOTAL: $355
I suppose my body and health will thank me. I just need to be sure to load on the bug repellant and avoid the Dengue Mosquito. Yuck!
Today I am still moving crap to my parents, cleaning out my car (I may have sold it!!!), and trying to fit in last minute visits with family and friends. Jen and I will be arriving at the SLC airport at 6:30 AM tomorrow morning. I keep thinking, "What am I forgetting?" but tomorrow at this time I'll be on the plane and it won't even matter.
I promise to update when I arrive in Mexico City, either tomorrow evening or Sunday morning so you all can sleep better at night knowing I'm safe and sound. Until then, I just wanted to say thank you for all your prayers, love, and support.
"Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible and suddenly you are doing the impossible."-Saint Francis of Assisi
Nothing is impossible!
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08 January 2003
"Bloglessness"
Pardon me for not returning e-mails, phone calls, and other forms of attempted contact. No, I have not fallen off the face of the earth; but if you haven't noticed, I'm busily packing up my room in SLC moving it all back to my parents, saying goodbye to friends and family, and trying to sell my car. I think I've thought of all the 'loose ends' I'm supposed to be tying....
I'm READY! Last night I realized that next week at this time I'll be in Mexico. And then Guatemala. Then Honduras. Belize. El Salvador. Nicuragua. Costa Rica. Panama. *sigh*
Okay, I'm only slighty freaking out. It's funny how it just hit that I'm leaving. It's not like I haven't been planning, reading, studying, preparing, knowing that I'm going to leave for months now. But now the butterflies are-a-flutterin'!
And thanks to Mary Ann, tonight I'm getting myself a 1-hour massage. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Did I mention I'm 24 tomorrow?
Pardon me for not returning e-mails, phone calls, and other forms of attempted contact. No, I have not fallen off the face of the earth; but if you haven't noticed, I'm busily packing up my room in SLC moving it all back to my parents, saying goodbye to friends and family, and trying to sell my car. I think I've thought of all the 'loose ends' I'm supposed to be tying....
I'm READY! Last night I realized that next week at this time I'll be in Mexico. And then Guatemala. Then Honduras. Belize. El Salvador. Nicuragua. Costa Rica. Panama. *sigh*
Okay, I'm only slighty freaking out. It's funny how it just hit that I'm leaving. It's not like I haven't been planning, reading, studying, preparing, knowing that I'm going to leave for months now. But now the butterflies are-a-flutterin'!
And thanks to Mary Ann, tonight I'm getting myself a 1-hour massage. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Did I mention I'm 24 tomorrow?
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03 January 2003
"Resolution #1"
It's finally arrived! The day I like to think of...."The first day of the rest of my life...." I've packed up my boxes, signed the 'termination' papers, and I'm outta here!
In 8 days...8 short days I'll be sitting on the plane for my dreams. And like I've been told a million times...."Just buy your plane ticket and it'll all fall into place..." And believe me...it has.
It's finally arrived! The day I like to think of...."The first day of the rest of my life...." I've packed up my boxes, signed the 'termination' papers, and I'm outta here!
In 8 days...8 short days I'll be sitting on the plane for my dreams. And like I've been told a million times...."Just buy your plane ticket and it'll all fall into place..." And believe me...it has.
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02 January 2003
"Pretty Babies"
New Years has proven itself once again and will remain my favorite holiday forever more. Vegas was dazzling, my friends were brilliant, and the drive was unending. But we arrived and got the party started. We headed to the strip, only to have the group cut in two. Me and Dave went one way and who the hell knows where Jen and Thomas went. We found our way to the poker table where Dave blew the geriatric ward out of their depends. We got funky ganster hats and hit the strip in time for the New Year to be rang in. Oh, and there were fireworks. After some more gamblin' and Vegas strippin', we headed to the MGM for a cab. The line was quite lengthy, but my feet had been spanked enough, so I was not gonna walk...esp. to Henderson! We heard a call for "MARRIOTT", got on the shuttle no questions asked, and somehow ended up at the airport. A cab came to the rescue and we finally arrived back to the room with the 4 AM hour at hand. Jen and Thomas arrived shortly after.
Wednesday morning, we decided to get some food and head outta town. Vegas had chewed us up and spit us out! We had a fabulous lunch of soup and salad. The waitress then began to tell us her life story of being a 33 year old waitress who just broke up with her boyfriend of 6 years, blah, blah, blah. At the end of the meal, she brought us our tab....and some Zanex. Hmmm....only in Vegas.
Some pictures have been posted here and if you ask really nice, I just might let you see them.
New Years has proven itself once again and will remain my favorite holiday forever more. Vegas was dazzling, my friends were brilliant, and the drive was unending. But we arrived and got the party started. We headed to the strip, only to have the group cut in two. Me and Dave went one way and who the hell knows where Jen and Thomas went. We found our way to the poker table where Dave blew the geriatric ward out of their depends. We got funky ganster hats and hit the strip in time for the New Year to be rang in. Oh, and there were fireworks. After some more gamblin' and Vegas strippin', we headed to the MGM for a cab. The line was quite lengthy, but my feet had been spanked enough, so I was not gonna walk...esp. to Henderson! We heard a call for "MARRIOTT", got on the shuttle no questions asked, and somehow ended up at the airport. A cab came to the rescue and we finally arrived back to the room with the 4 AM hour at hand. Jen and Thomas arrived shortly after.
Wednesday morning, we decided to get some food and head outta town. Vegas had chewed us up and spit us out! We had a fabulous lunch of soup and salad. The waitress then began to tell us her life story of being a 33 year old waitress who just broke up with her boyfriend of 6 years, blah, blah, blah. At the end of the meal, she brought us our tab....and some Zanex. Hmmm....only in Vegas.
Some pictures have been posted here and if you ask really nice, I just might let you see them.
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