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Day 98

Since arriving in Mexico we have all been the most excitied about getting to the Yucatan and enjoying some of the Carribean beaches. With this in mind we have travelled fairly quickly from the beaches on the Pacific through the highlands and on to the Yucatan plain.

Our journey took us first to San Cristobal, set deep in the highlands of the Chiapas. It was a beautiful charming town, despite being absolutely freezing. Unfortunately Helen also came down with the rouge illness so Jo and I did much of the sight seeing alone. After 2 nights we headed on to Palenque, to see the Mayan ruins and spent a couple more nights in the jungle. From there we travelled on to Merida, another colonial town less interesting than the rest we have seen.

As we awoke yesterday in Merida the rain had started pouring, with thick cloud cover. We had intended to visit some underground caves, but the day was so miserable we thought we would cut our losses and head on towards Cancun, in search of sun. Unfortunately, at the moment there isnt any! Today is just as grey as yesterday and it is possible the weather is set for the week which means our idyillic week on the carribean may not be as beautiful as we had hoped. We keep our fingers crossed in hope regardless and hopefully next time we post we will have better news on the weather!

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