February 12 – 18, 2026 It’s a pleasant ride on the Tren Maya from Playa del Carmen south to Bacalar, near the border with Belize, passing by more of the characteristic dry jungle landscape that’s found on the Yucatán peninsula. Carolyn found a good book to read, and I enjoyed just watching the world goContinue reading “Bacalar, Quintana Roo”
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Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
February 5 – 12, 2026 Valladolid was a very good stop, and one that we had somehow missed in the past. It has a nice small town vibe, along with a number of interesting local sites to visit, and it’s easily walkable. But now it’s time to take a cab to the train station atContinue reading “Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo”
Palenque, Chiapas
January 15 – 21, 2026 “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” -Susan Sontag It was a good plan. We’d avoid the cold winds of Kino Bay in mid-January and we’d enjoy a ride on the new Tren Maya in the warm lands of Chiapas, Quintana Rio, and Yucatán. It would be duringContinue reading “Palenque, Chiapas”
Collioure, France
Sept 26-30, 2024 The narrow lanes, fine art, good food and student energy of Montpellier have kept us well entranced, and yet the time has come for us to depart. We’ll grab a last cup of strong coffee just inside the old stone city gate before we emerge onto the street and toss our bagsContinue reading “Collioure, France”
Wilkes/Kinsman dispatches 