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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Oaxaca Teachers' Protest - happening now in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    Oops. You're an Australian. The tone of your post was so like anti-labor Americans that I jumped to the wrong conclusion. My apologies.
    8 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Oaxaca Teachers' Protest - happening now in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    Despite your claims, it would appear to me that your view of the strike is clear--you disapprove. I would bet that you don't like American...
    8 days ago
  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Cuautla in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    Will be in Mexico in July. Plan a trip to Cuautla as base for missions and Zapata sites. Question is--should I rent a car or will I do...
    10 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called spain in january???? insane?? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch

    I suppose that it may depend a bit on where you are coming from. I'm from the central US. and thought that I had gone to heaven in January...
    13 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Carlos Fuentes has died. in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    Alas.
    15 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Logistics in Mexico in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    I would suggest that you double-check some of the information in the posts above. Or plan to spend time where-ever wondering where you...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Driving into Mexico from US in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    Michoacan, it goes without saying that one checks the comfort zone. I said nothing about night driving (for me a no-no)--but the point...
    2 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Driving into Mexico from US in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    Along with others, I'm not sure exactly what your goals are. Having said that--I spent a spring break doing what you seem to be asking...
    2 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Accommodation Mexico City in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    Any number of hotels in the historic center will meet your criteria. Suggest that you consult a good guide book.
    3 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Seasons in Mexico in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    I have yet to pick up a guide book that didn't have a section on climate and travel.
    3 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hotel at Niagara in the Americas - Canada Branch

    Best views of falls are from the Hilton. Request room on the falls side. Pricey, but beautiful. As one person noted, there are some...
    4 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called safety in Mexico City area in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    By the way, I think the Road Scholar name change more than a little silly, but we appear to be stuck with it. The "Elder" in Elderhostel...
    4 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called safety in Mexico City area in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    I've taken several Elderhostel (now Road Scholar) trips. Your leader is not going to let anything bad happen to you, unless you insist on...
    4 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Driving through park Izta Popo in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    Be sure that you have permission (in writing) in advance from the rental agency and Insurance coverage to take the vehicle off pavement.
    5 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Trip to Mexico in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    The free-trade zone is a narrow band from the border to about 12 kilometres into Mexico. From Arizona you would be limited to the border...
    5 months ago

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