Destination: Mexico

Nexpa to Puerto Escondido

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 | By brettcooke | Views [662]

After getting a quick soaking from the approaching storm front, the wind went back offshore at Nexpa and I paddled out to get some big lefts. Great waves but because the wave is so long and with a lot of wide waves coming in it was difficult to be ... Read more >

Photos: Mexico Mainland. Topolobampo to Rio Nexpa

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 | By brettcooke | Photo Gallery

Mexico Mainland. Topolobampo to Rio Nexpa.

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 | By brettcooke | Views [918]

Well, a lot has happened since the last entry.   We left you as we were about to catch the ferry from La Paz to Topolobampo, on the mainland of Mexico.   You would be surprised to know that the ferry ride wasn’t as straight forward as we thought ... Read more >

Photos: San Cristobl

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 | By kymp76 | Photo Gallery

San Cristobal (9/7 - 11/7)

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 | By kymp76 | Views [401]

Ascending into the mountainous Chipas region we arrived at colonial San Cristobal de las Casa.  IN the middle of the highlands there is massive indigenous culture with women and men in traditional dress. Awesome place.  Coloured houses, awesome shopping.... Read more >

Photos: Palanque

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 | By kymp76 | Photo Gallery

Merida, Mexico (4th and 5th July)

Thu, 7 Jul 2011 | By kymp76 | Views [400]

Merida was a cute little town with a typical square  which had some traditional dancing and lots of atmosphere.  We have been pretty lucky with the rain (i.e) not much.  We found a few cool little pubs with some of there own special menu options and ... Read more >

Photos: Chichen itza and Merida, Mexico

Tue, 5 Jul 2011 | By kymp76 | Photo Gallery

Photos: Baja Sur, Mexico

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 | By brettcooke | Photo Gallery

Baja Sur, Mexico

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 | By brettcooke | Views [545]

So we left Punta Abreajos and decided to head south to the legendary Scorpion Bay. There are 3 different ways there but due to the fact that we dont have a 4wd we had to take the long way around through Mulege and Loreto. Both are really nice towns ... Read more >

Photos: Mexico

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 | By james-karolien | Photo Gallery

Photos: Baja Norte, Mexico.

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 | By brettcooke | Photo Gallery

Tags: baja, camping, mexico, sunsets, surfing

Part 3. Baja Norte, Mexico.

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 | By brettcooke | Views [465]

When we left Las Vegas for the second time, heading to Los Angeles and then San Diego, D had a bit of a meltdown checking the finances.  So, we decided not to make a big deal out of L.A., we skipped the Hollywood sign, the walk of Fame, and the ... Read more >

Tags: baja, mexico.

Documentary Scholarship 2011 entry

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 | By taleteller | Views [713] | Video | Scholarship Entry

My intention, in that day, was to get closest as possible to Popocatelpetl volcano. Born in the Amazon Rain Forest country, I have never experienced earthquakes, tornados or volcanoes. All these natural events always called my attention. Unfortunately, ... Read more >

Tags: #2011video, travel documentary scholarship 2011

Photos: Landscapes

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 | By costachica | Photo Gallery