We are currently enroute to the Palenque area. We changed our plans and are going further south.
We have just left the Los Tuxlas area south of Veracruz. This area is a range of volcanic peaks and ridges that reach from sea level in the Bay of Campeche to about 6,000'. In this area is Lake Catemaco formed from several extinct volcanoes. The area is very rugged and ranges from moist tropical jungles to pineapple, banana, orange plantations and cattle farms. The habitat for birds is tremendous but the area has lost much of its jungle due to agriculture. There is a movement by William Shaldach Jr. to have this restored but it will take time and money.
We will be moving on through the marsh area of Tabasco where the Olmec Heads were found. These large carved heads weigh tons and have been moved to a museum at Villahermosa. The lands where they were found have been drained for the development of the oil industry.
We have a few new pictures on our website if you wish to check them out www.oocities.org/weimagca
When we think of you at Christmas time we will be at a campground about 1km from the famous Palenque Mayan Ruins. They are one of the most mystical and beautiful ruins on the Mayan route.