Monthly Archives: November 2006

On to Xalapa (aka Jalapa)…

After we left the Emerald Coast, we headed on up to Xalapa. This is a city with all the amenities including one of the largest collections of Olmec giant stone heads at their museum. It was off our track but … Continue reading

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On the Emerald Coast, Mexico…

After spending the morning touring the El Tajin ruins, one day is probably enough, half a day not enough, we went on without Woody (he headed on down to Panama), to the Emerald Coast. This area is well worth the … Continue reading

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Even More from Catemaco…

We’re hanging here at the La Ceiba RV park in Catemaco (Caw-tea-maw-ko) another day or so, it’s Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006 and I’m trying to catch the NFL games today. I have ordered streaming audio of all the games over … Continue reading

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Down in Catemaco…

We settled here in Catemaco next to a large lake and have spent a couple days relaxing and checking out the town. It was overcast when we got here, the day after a major wind storm that caused lots of … Continue reading

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Back into Mexico…

We’ve been on the road in Mexico now for a week, we crossed the border on Nov. 7th and today is Nov. 13th. The first travel day we went to a small town right on the Caribbean coast named La … Continue reading

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Psychology of a riot…

While I was stationed at Treasure Island, I occasionally went over (aka ‘went ashore’) and wandered around looking at stuff. I’ve used the trolley so many times that now it’s nostalgic for me. Spent many hours in fine restaurants in … Continue reading

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Way Back When…

Back when I was in the US Naval Military Drill Team of Treasure Island, California, our team was invited to several out of town parades where we would perform our drills for trophies and bragging rights. If there wasn’t going … Continue reading

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