Spending 25 Days In The Historic City Of Campeche, MX

It was time to move on from Merida to the next city, heading two hours southwest to the historic city of Campeche. A city that reminds me so much of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, where my parents were born. The similarity is mostly in its architecture, narrow sidewalks, cobblestone streets and the fortress that surrounds the city. Most of it well-preserved, a defensive walled city going back to the 1600s, created for the sole purpose of protecting itself from pirates. Yes, pirates, much like those we see in movies….

Before I dwell into what makes Campeche so appealing, let me update and share a bit about my nomadic experience now going on two months. As compared to my first 30 days in Mexico, I am mostly in good health other than regaining back a few pounds and my usual backache woes. Much like Merida, the food here is seasoned, salty and fatty. I am still working on managing a routine that allows me to focus on several projects where I do not have deadlines. There lies the problem as I am a deadline driven individual imposed by others holding me accountable. I have made some progress by first implementing a digital planner to create steps toward getting things done. It’s also helpful in prioritizing what I want to achieve amid many distractions when visiting a new place. This is still a work in progress. There are days of both restlessness and isolation…