[maryel]

We are interested in pulling the Airstream down to Mexico in February and are curious to know if anyone out there has ventured that way at all. We would be coming down from Toronto and crossing at Brownsville TX and would like to explore Yucatan, especially Merida, Tulum, and the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza. Are there any campsites or good free camping places? Or is it better not to even consider taking the A/S and just rent a place for 4 or 5 weeks? We have a Ford Econoline LA West conversion as well which has a bed and could easily take a small stove and fridge. In that case we'd leave Bella (A/S) at home in the snow.

Any suggestions, ideas, tips, routeings out there? We have driven to Mexico City before and did not feel intimidated or threatened at any time. Our only bad experience was my husband being pick-pocketed on the Subway in MC.

We are experienced campers: did the old 'Overland to India' thing in 1969-70 and went everywhere there from Goa to Katmandu. In those days one drove to Istanbul and then overland through Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan. I doubt we'll ever have that opportunity again. What an adventure! Would love to hear from anyone who did that trip as well.

We are interested in hearing from other intrepid travellers.

Maryel