Tajin Ruins and Veracruz

The original spanish fortress

We had the opportunity to take a cruise around the Port of Veracruz.

We left the Emerald Coast and continued down toward Veracruz. We read the El Rey campground was the campground of choice (later we found out that it was the only campground in the area, the others were closed). Again, rough roads, but only a 94 mile journey (it took about four hours). When we arrived (thanks to the directions in the Mexico Camping book and the GPS setting), we found a campground on the water of the Gulf Coast. We also found our Canadian friends we left in El Zorro. They were reading the same book and following the same route.

When I checked the 15 amp hookup, the voltage reading was off the scale (on the high side). We plugged in our heater at the receptacle and turned on the A/C inside the RV. It was still on the high side. We decided that this time we would not hook up, but would run our generator when we needed power. The next morning, we needed a cup of morning coffee (and I mean needed). Note, we feel that in every civilized society, coffee or some form of caffeine was morning requirement. Since our coffee pot was 110 volt, we started our generator and brewed a fresh pot of coffee. The generator quit us three times during the brewing process (possible problem). Suggestion, invest in one of those cook stove percolator type coffee pots that brews coffee on an open flame just in case there is no electricity.

While we were there, we had the opportunity to see once again the Papantla and their spiritual routine. I always get vertigo when I watch these guys do their thing (it also cost us 50 pesos each to witness this event).

During our stay on the Emerald Coast, we wanted to visit El Tajin, an ancient Indian city. When we arrived we realized we were too late -- they had left during the year 1200. Obviously, we were too late to visit with the natives.