Wrapping up

Ben is about done with the story... he has spent today going around and getting some last bits of info. At this point we're waiting to move on because the Fed Ex package with Ben's replacement credit card is somewhere in Mexico. Hopefully it's on its way to our hotel. (For those who are confused: his wallet was stolen the day before we left.)

Yesterday we went on a beautiful (punishing for us) bike ride out into the countryside. San Cristobal sits at the bottom of a valley, so if you want to get out, the only way is up. So now you know why it was a wee bit hard. But once we completed the initial portion of pedalling straight up hill, you are in these mountain meadows and indiginous villages. Particularly picturesque was an old Franciscan mission from the 18th century. It's falling apart now, except the church, which is used by the indiginous people. Also on the ride was a stop at a natural limestone bridge.

I'd love to get a picture up, but we've been struggling to find a place with a connection that can handle uploading. I spent 40 minutes yesterday in an effort to bring all of our faithful readers some visual stimulation, but it was not to be. (I say faithful readers, but outside of my parents and Andrea, I'm not convinced anyone is reading this! It strikes me as a little egotistical to think that lots of people are hanging on every word.) Anyway, I have a feeling we´re going to be in town for a few days waiting for that pesky package, so maybe you´ll hear more. Stay tuned!