(2013) Joanne in the Yucatan, Mexico

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After my not great solo trip to Cuba I was worried about another vacation on my own.  But I loved this trip to the Yucatan. I landed in Cancun and then headed up the Caribbean coast.  I visited Cozumel and Isla Mujares.  I rented a car to head inland and visit some awe inspiring Mayan ruins and view some spectacular birds.  The photos are all drab stone or brilliant plumage. 

(2012) Joanne and Valerie in Ecuador and Galapagos

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Val and I went to Ecuador for the most awesome trip ever (well, tied with Africa and India).  We traveled by train, plane, bus, boat, canoe and foot and saw most of the country.  We visited mountains, beaches, rainforests, jungles, cities, villages and drank a lot of coffee.  We pushed ourselves physically and whined about it but we got to see some amazing sights and do some amazing things (swimming with sharks!, fishing for piranhas!, crossing paths with llamas!).  We were there for a month so the blog is long.

 

(2011) Joanne in Cuba

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I went alone to Cuba on the spur of the moment for one week.  I stayed in Havana in a 'Casa' which is a room in a Cuban family home.  I thought Cuba would be beautiful (it is mostly) and somewhat like Mexico (it is not, not even a bit).  I don't know if it was because I was alone and kind of sick or I just don't like Cuba but I did not enjoy this trip and that is reflected in my blog.