I woke up to the darkest darkness I’ve ever seen. It had been this way since the electricity was cut at 10pm the night before. I’d barely slept, kept awake by the knowledge that only a mosquito net was separating me from the 3 palmetto bugs (think cockroaches the size of mice) who were sharing my cabin. The grasshopper and half dozen merely thumb-sized roaches weren’t even relevant.
Continue reading…Month: May 2022
There are not many places that can boast of global relevance on 3 drastically different timescales. Today the Yucatán Peninsula is known for world-class snorkeling and indulgent beach vacations, but it’s also the site of a pivotal ancient civilization and carries the mark of one of the most interesting geological events in Earth’s history. I like to think of our tour around the peninsula as a tour through these 3 ages.
Continue reading…Forget everything I’ve told you about Mexico for a second. Instead, pull up your romanticized image of it. Squat adobe row-houses in earthy pastels. A short woman in crisp black braids balancing a woven basket on her head. Cacti and food carts. Piñatas and mezcal. Welcome to Oaxaca.
Continue reading…About Me
Hi! I’m Maheen but my family calls me Mano. Jack and I are traveling the world together and I’ll be sharing my thoughts and pictures on this site. Thanks for stopping by!