Xalapa

The weather was a blessing whilst we were out in this huge city. Its a lot hotter than Mexico city because its a good 5 hours closer to the coast and we made the most of it, taking walks through the square and parks and of course the supermarket. (We cooked in the kitchen for most of the time to nurse our dwindling funds back to health!) There was corn growing on the cathedral front there - quite appropriate really! Our quiet hostel with the pottery tiled terraces, was full of Americans and other English speaking nationalities who were there for a botonay conference! They were a little dull compared to the company we'd had in Lima, but friendly enough! The place had much more of a holiday feel to it, and we met quite a few other couples who were visiting for a week or two. It was strange to have people be surprised that we'd been away for so long, rather than have the length of time compared and commented on.
We had lots of lazy mornings, reading (I FINISHED Shataram!! The best book I have ever read!), listening to music and sunbathing until I had to dash under a cold shower to stop myself from melting in the 36 degree heat! We decided to head back to Mexico City a few days early though, so that we could watch the England vs. USA world cup match with English supporters! Gutted that we drew, the yanks here wont let us hear the end of it - "We don't even PLAY football!" or "Why do the Enligh keep inventing sports that they aren't even any good at?!". We had a wild celebratory night in last night, before we go back to stay at Monica's house, with the local DJ starting up the music that I'm beginning to actually recognise at 11pm.

That's really all there is left to tell you of my travel tales! I can't believe it has come to an end so quickly. Gutted in some ways but really excited to get home and see you all! It was the best decision I ever made to take a gap year and travel. That much I'm certain of.

Over and Out

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