Playing dress up

Up and at it! 9 am and we get our third and final plane to the next city; San Cristobal de las Casas. Once we'd arrived we hopped on a bus, to visit *insert river name here*. A long river that flows between two cliffs that reach heights of 1000km. We were told to look out for wildlife and were definitely not disappointed! 

We reached the hotel in time for some quick supper before getting some rest ready for the next day of activities. We visited to traditional communities, in the first, photos were strictly forbidden but the second were much more relaxed and both me and Mark jumped and the opportunity get dressed up.

All of the items they make were displayed throughout the house and looked amazing, and we picked up some gifts for family and friends

We went through to the kitchen where we just in time to catch some tortillas being pressed, shaped and cooked on the hot stone, ready to be eaten or sold later in the day. We had the chance to try them with an assortment of traditional fill ins - they were delicious! 

Before hopping back in the bus, we noticed a churro stand - how could we resist? 

Then finally we had a stroll around the town and stumbled across San Cristobal's daily market, we picked up a few more things and then headed home before the storm hit. Which it did, it rained for hours. 

More adventures from San Cristobal soon..

We've arrived.

So i've been in Mexico for a week now and am yet to the blog as between dodgy wifi and many early mornings I just haven't gotten around to it. But now i'm on a 51/2 hour bus journey, i thought i'd catch you guys up. 

I'm in Mexico, that much i think is clear. I'll be here for nearly 2 months travelling across the south of the country. 

So, here we go!

Mexico City; first stop, just really a layover before heading to San Cristobal de las Casas. First up was Teotihuacan spectacular pyramids created by the Mayans before I could even begin to comprehend how to drag 10 tonnes of brick up a hill repeatedly!!

Then, as we headed back to the car we saw what was the beginnings of a traditional Mexican show where four men climb to the top of a pole and hang from their ankles whilst spinning it definitely wasn't something to be missed! 

We moved on to a small town down the road to the ruins where we were shown how one plant can be used to make thread, paper, soap, water and alcohol. I was pretty amazing, and show how self sufficient and resourceful they can be! We even got to try a bit of the alcohol, which was a bonus! 

A pretty hectic first day in Mexico!

City: New York 1

It was my brother's 18th and we escaped the freezing English weather to a *slightly* warmer NEW YORK! NYC is my favourite city in the world, when I visited for the first time I was mesmerized by everything from the yellow cabs to the NYPD. I felt like a true Gossip Girl. 

On my return, she didn't disappoint. The city felt familiar and this time we had more time to explore as we had already visited all the big 'tourist' spots. 

The first thing we needed when we arrived was, of course, FOOD. We headed to Hillstone, a couple of blocks from our Hotel for some sustenance; and it was good Mum and I had salad and the boys plumped for burgers and fries - they said they were great! 

Our first real day and we went for a stroll through the park down to Columbus Circle. The City was beautiful and the sun was out, so I was happy! 

Bethesda Fountain.

Central Park, I have to say it was weird walking through the park in late March and the trees still being bare!

Next we hot-footed it to Grand Central Terminal, it's celebrating its Centenary so we wanted to check it out again and hit up the 'Dining Concourse' and the Marketplace which we weren't able to get to last time. 

Be ready for part 2 tomorrow. Where is your favourite place to go in New York? 

Bath.

It's half term and Mummy's shipped the brother off for the weekend leaving us time to play. This time we picked, Bath.
At just over an hour away from Cardiff it was the perfect easy weekend away for me!

We spent the weekend wondering the city, taking in the glorious buildings and, of course, visited the Abbey.

We then headed onto the Fashion Museum to see the Assembly Rooms, which were gorgeous. I was already planning an imaginary event that I could hold in this amazing venue...a 20th Century Masquerade Ball, anyone?

The Chandeliers were just incredible!

Later in the evening we listened to our stomachs and made a last minute reservation at The Malborough Tavern, the food was average not as good as I expected, but it was still nice and I loved having a weekend all to myself with my Mum. 

Isn't Mummy-Daughter time the best?