                                                        Many apologies if this update sounds anything like many of the previous entries, but yet again hospitality and kindness have flooded our week. When looking for a pharmacy to pick up some extra bandages, we happen to stubble upon an electronic repair shop. Having destroyed one of the earphone in our crash, this seemed like the opportune time to replace them. Well the fellow in the shop had other ideas and only after an half an hour he finally admitted defeat and generously gave us a new pair at no cost. How unexpected and amazing! It has to be said that after the previous week of mishaps on the bike, it felt marvelous to cycle from Parral to Durango without any incidents. Four days later we found ourselves in downtown Durango and in the company of our couch surfing hosts and now warm shower hosts, Jorge Luis and Frida. They are a super friendly, talented, warm and generous couple. They helped us out big time contacting the Salvation Army in Durango, getting our teeth cleaned and getting our bike looked at once more. The squeak is GONE! We have enjoyed being apart of their lives by going to work with Jorje and meeting their friends and family. (The dog‘s name is Yoda). We couldn't have asked for a better time. After travelling through a sea of elevation gains and losses, it was hard to image stumbling upon this high desert gem, Zacatecas. Truly an enchanting and charming city with an arial cable car, impressive rock outcrops (Cerro de la Bufa) stunning cathedrals, stone buildings and roads, tours of the Eden Silver mine (also a Disco Bar underground), beautiful parks, and a hotel (Quinta Real ) that has been renovated from a bull fighting ring. Our terrific experience here in Zacatecas would not have been posible without Alejandra, her mum and son. We throughly enjoyed seeing the many beautiful sights Zacatecas has to offer and then coming home and spending time with Alejandra and her family. We had a cultural and language lesson last night playing 100 Mexicanos dijeron (like Family Feud),which was super fun but sorry that team ´Chido´won! Alejandra is a Politian and has her own political campaign, hence the posters and now sticker on our bike. Tortillas eaten since arriving into Mexico 368 Military Check Points 9 Rides offered and refused 14 Crib Score Roland 96 Belinda 55 Interesting Facts: *McDonalds delivers in Durango *The stretch of road between Durango and Zacatecas: passes through the Corona Brewery and the Tropic of Cancer, one of five major markers of latitude *Eden Silver mine: At one time up to five people a day died from accidents and diseases including children working in horrific conditions. Produced 20% of the silver in Mexico ******* If you have read this far you MUST vote as to where you think we should live after this trip (go to the bottom of our home page)....... You know the right answer! Also, you can listen to the song 'A bicycle built for two'. How nice! CommentsCarlos suarez Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:23:12 hey roland and belinda how are u guys everything is ok? lookin your pics i see everytime u have more to tell me up here in mexico when i see u again, guys seriosly i have to show you Mex df and who better than me, i already tell my friends (3 sisters (hot chicks lol) and her mom) you can store yourbike un his garage i know em and i can everything will be alright in fact i told em my history with you and they are happy even before see u. ok dudes remember "que les valla bien" lol Emma Abrahams Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:27:41 Cool sunset guys! And nice just to hear your voices. Happy Birthday Bee! xxxx muriel / fred Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:24:10 bee - feliz cumpleanos a ti - feliz cumpleanos a ti - feliz cumpleanos querido belinda - feliz cumpleanos a ti - just singing " happy birthday to you " in spanish paty arambula Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:05:11 HaPpy B.dAy bEe!!! fRom SLP,Mx Sala'a Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:12:45 Happy belated birthday Bee! Helen Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:55:55 Congratulations Sala'a and Sina!! May the sun shine on you on the day and in the future. Wow this blog is getting like a gossip column! Bee and Ro - not too long and you been two years married! Smile! Jo Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:21:27 Hey guys how often are we allowed to vote? And is the result binding? I have voted twice already; once for NZ and was for Warragul! em Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:46:25 Hi there, Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:29:21 Thanks for all the birthday wishes! Helen Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:52:46 Well now you have said that!!!....Sadly the counter won't let me vote again!!! Tee Hee! Fiona Walton Thu, 08 Apr 2010 03:55:20 Was looking at the pic of you and Roland from the local rag and thought, why not check and see what you are up to! Well, the dreads look interesting. You look so different Belinda. you are more 'built' now. cycling muscles and lots of interesting and yummy foods. Don't quite know about Roland's bushy beard. You really are having the times of your lives aren't you. Wow!. your pictures are very cool. Fiona Walton Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:05:54 I should add you both look so healthy and happy. this trip is obviously doing you very good . Leave a Reply |  Roland and Belinda
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