Date: 25/12/2012 to 27/12/2012

Path: Tomamos um ferry em Punta Sam direto à ilha.

O Bem and Isla Mujeres em or Bad

Think on that beach of crystal blue water and white sand, full of coconut trees and networks to relax. Beaches all those we see in travel magazines. Well, muitas delas devem be em Isla Mujeres. Facing the beautiful and peaceful landscape, had a mix of emotions. On the one hand, the place relaxing and the company of a good friend, second, the first experience of banditry and neglect throughout expedition. O Bem e o Mal deram as caras durante nossa estadia por lá.

When the Spaniards arrived on the island in the middle of the sixteenth century, had no doubt in naming it Isla Mujeres. The place was sacred cults of the region Ix Chel, goddess of fertility in pre-Columbian times, and their images were scattered everywhere. Today, the island is the refuge of those who want to escape the hype of Cancun to enjoy a quiet beach, ou arriscar um mergulho em suas redondezas.

The wonderful sea water in Isla Mujeres

Located north of Cancun, access to the island is extremely easy, having three different starting points: 1) Punta Sam, option farthest from the Hotel Zone, custa cerca de $6 dollars per person roundtrip, and the journey takes around 45 minutes; dali SAEM os ferries that take cars to the island; 2) Puerto Juarez, offering speedboats on a trip around 15 minutes at a cost of $15 dollars and 3) vessels leaving the Hotel Zone, outputs with more frequent. In general, the ferries out at intervals of 30 the 45 minutos.

The ferry waiting for us in Cancun

Enjoying the journey with Cassia

Isla Mujeres is very small and cozy. Shipping is done basically walking, or golf carts that roam the streets, e também estão disponíveis para locação.

Golf carts rule the streets

Still had fun with Spanish

The Tanajura was waiting for us on land, but we had the pleasure of the company of our dear friend on this trip Cassia. She fit in your holiday a visit to Shipping and spent a few days with us in Mexico. Fun Days, to put a lot of talk in this day and kill the longing. Ganhamos uma vida nova com ela ao nosso lado.

As Models

Enjoying the beach

With the presence of Cassia, Well accompanied us on our arrival to Isla Mujeres. Until Mal decided to welcome, logo on our arrival at the Hostel Poc In. They lost our reservation and Hostel was almost sold out. Ok, these things happen, but it was the disregard with which we were treated that bothered us. After much waiting, able to accommodate us in separate rooms (and sets it apart, each ended up in different room!).

The hostel had a beautiful yard, overlooking the beach. Ali spent a very pleasant evening-based chat and laughter. At noite, ate a nice fish on a variety of dining options that Isla Mujeres offers on its main avenue. There also find Julia, outra visita que alegrou nossa estadia na ilha.

Sunset, Quintal do not hostel

A racquetball for exercise

Dinner fun with Julia and Cassia

Next day, Well we went to the beach while curtíamos, relaxing to view paradise, crystal clear blue water. This gives charme é or Isla Mujeres, in our opinion. Enjoy the quiet beach, sem compromisso.

S nothing like the shade of a coconut tree and a beach to relax

This is what blue sea!

And so the next day. Hottest beach, and more tasty fish. In the Yucatan Peninsula usually temper the fish à Maya, with a mixture of local condiments. The grilled fish is all red with spice and is a delight! On the island were also the Marquesita (especie of biju recheado), o doce que viciou toda a expedição.

Almoço to the Mexican

O Peixe delicious à la Maya

In another queue for Marquesita

All was well, until we had a surprise return to the hostel. The computer's Gabriel disappeared inside the room. We look to all corners, but the computer really was not there. Perhaps inadvertently, do not use the lockers available in hostel (Nor even because we had padlocks) and our backpacks were exposed inside the room. More poorly thought this kind of thing after many passages by hostels worldwide with no experience of the type. We learned the hard way. Realmente não dá para confiar nunca.

Apart from the stress of the case record in local police (extremely solicitous, by sinal), passed a bad time with the neglect of Hostel Poc In light of the situation. Shortly were concerned. Unlike speech, acted as if it were something extremely trivial (e really was, as the police would discover later). On our side, entanto not, was not. Especially for the poor Gabriel, it not only lost its instrument of communication and work, as well as some of the records of travel, numerous photos and files. Police arrived to bring a suspect to recognize and treat the case with careful attention to where we saw, but unfortunately nothing computer. To further history melancolizar, take a shower those, When we returned to the ferry que nos levaria de volta para Cancun.

Unfortunately it's so, Good and evil are always together, yet we often forget that bad things sometimes happen. But after so many good experiences, we could not let a bad spell our ruin. The theft and neglect of Hostel Poc In our case overshadowed the beautiful beaches of Isla Mujeres, and certainly skewed our view of the island. Happily, Cassia had a baby beside us to brighten the spirits. Thanks, Cass!

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Date: 04/12/2012 à 05/12/2012

Path: Road Escencia (vulgar, Sea of ​​Cortez)

From Baja to the Mainland - Crossing the Sea of ​​Cortez by ferry

After crossing the Baja California from start to finish, We had two options to continue the trip: an era back all 1700 km long peninsula and move to the mainland by land; and the other was to take a ferry from La Paz. Do not think twice, 'll ferry!

O ferry!

It would be the fourth time on the trip that would Tanajura a boat trip (not to mention the raft and the raft she took in Jericoacoara). No entanto, this time would not be 20 days as in exports to the U.S., 7 days as the Belém-Manaus route, or 2 dias na travessia do Inside Passage no Alaska, but only 17 hours of travel. This was the time required to cross the Sea of ​​Cortez on a ship (
ou ferry) de La Paz à cidade de Mazatlán.

A Baja Ferries (link) is the only company that carries both cargo and passengers. The cost for the trip is $2300 Mexican pesos (approximately R $ 360) for car, that ended up fitting as pick-up and also includes the passage of driver. Each additional passenger costs $1075 Mexican pesos (or approximately R $ 170). This figure includes a seat on Lounge, where there is a recliner and flat where the movies are full time. There is the possibility of renting the Cabins, that would almost double the prayer. But the journey was relatively short, decided to go the same armchair. Also includes a dinner and a breakfast in the morning. There is a charge of customs $150 Mexican pesos (+/- R$25) paga no porto para inspeção do carro.

Who will lose to the boat, running back!

A van takes passengers to the boat. This in itself was not bad either. It was not as simple as the Belém-Manaus, not as neat as what we in Alaska, was like a middle ground. The seats were not super comfortable, but gave pro spent. The food was simple, but was well served. The fact that one film after another in Lounge helped pass the time. The bathrooms were fairly clean and were not shared. The cafeteria is full at mealtimes then get the business when they start serving or more for the final, but then you risk losing some of the foods. The cafeteria also sells beer and spends the movie in a higher volume. The people who wanted to chat rather stay right there. Mas a maioria preferia dormir boa parte do caminho.

The TV lounge

The refectory

We arrive at 14 nonterminal hours, located on the beach in Pichilingue, 23 ao km north of La Paz. It is recommended to get 3 hours before departure of the ship to be timely for inspection. Our boat was scheduled for 17 hours and came out with a few minutes late. A van takes passengers to the boat after going through the police control. Os motoristas entram com o próprio veículo depois da inspeção.

Preparing the bad, only the driver is in the car

No ferry, many locals and some tourists. We had groups of Canadians, Italian, Americans, Argentines. Most of them traveling through Mexico and headed toward the Mayan cities by the end of the world on 21 de dezembro.

Inside the ship

Many trucks make the journey

After several films, much talk and several naps, the boat landed in Mazatlán. Travel time consuming, quietest. Estávamos prontos para seguir viagem México adentro.

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