San Cristóbal de las Casas

Kamilla and I spent more than a week in San Cristóbal de las Casas, one of Mexico´s most charming cities. Set in picturesque hills, San Cristóbal has a refreshing climate. It is a beautiful place with colorful colonial adobes, large churches, and impressive plazas. We stayed in a hostel called Casa Jardin, and enjoyed getting to know our host, Erica, whose family has owned this house for more than a century. During the day, we spent most of our time wandering through the pretty streets, shopping in the markets, sitting in the parks. We ate delicious chicken tacos for lunch; at dinnertime we used the kitchen and cook up a hearty pot of stew. Indiginous women wander through the city, selling handmade blankets and crafts. We did take one daytrip out to the Cañon del Sumidero, which is a beautiful piece of nature. It is a rare and enjoyable thing when traveling to just stay in one place, relax, and feel totally content.