Cuernavaca and Xalapa

We left Mexico City and headed for Cuernavaca. It was a reminiscent experience to be here. I went to school here about 9 years ago. It's a beautiful city with beautiful weather. It's known to be the city of eternal spring because of the really nice weather. I really wanted to head back to my host family's place to see if they were still around, but time got short. I didn't get around to it. Maybe they wouldn't have remembered me anyway, and it would have just been awkward? Anyway, we got a good glimpse of the city. We tried to head out to Xochicalco, but never made it. It was sort of annoying, we tried to find the city bus, but never ended up finding it. So, instead we headed out on a shorter excursion. A small ruin within the city. It was a great way to lounge away the rest of the afternoon.

View of the church at sunset from the Palacio de Gobierno in the Centro de Cuernavaca.

Hootie chilling at the pyramids in the city of Cuernavaca.

On our ride to Xalapa, we rode past a volcano. I'm pretty sure it is active!

Upon arrival in Xalapa, we knew that we wanted to go on a whitewater rafting excursion. We had met a guy from Cuernavaca that worked for Raft Mexico. They also had an office outside of Xalapa in Jacamulco. We headed out to Jacamulco the morning after we arrived and went on a rafting trip. The trip was amazing. Hootie even got to guide for the end part of the trip! After the trip we hung out at their amazing abode. In the middle of the jungle, they had a pool, some cabañas, a bar, a ping pong table and some amazing food. I recommend it to everyone. I wish we would have brought our bags. We could've spent the night and finally would have had the chance to use our tents! Next time we'll know!

Hootie and I lounging on the grounds after our rafting trip.

A pretty cactus near the pool at Raft Mexico.