Well, we have made the decision to return to Australia. Feedback from friends and family around the world has been overwhelmingly positive and supportive

It's my sad duty to report that we have succumbed to the inevitable pressures of the coronavirus crisis and have decided to pull the pin on our 2020 adventure.

Daily English language summary of Coronavirus news pertaining to Mexico and the state of Quintana Roo

Yesterday, the Mexican government officially declared a health emergency and ordered the suspension of all non-essential activities (public, private and social) until April 30th. Services deemed essential to maintain the economy include:

Fifteen months ago, Lisa and I embarked on the adventure of our lifetimes. We quit our jobs, gave notice to our landlord, sold our car, put our possessions into storage, and headed off with the intention of spending two years in Mexico and Central America. Our first year was absolutely brilliant. We visited seven countries. Climbed volcanoes. Snorkeled and SCUBA dived in the Caribbean. Met lots of amazing people. Ate wonderful, fresh food. Explored Mayan ruins. Generally had an awesome and relaxing time taking in everything these diverse countries have to offer. "Didn't you get homesick?" We returned home to Melbourne and New Zealand briefly over the Christmas period. One of the first things our friends asked was, "Didn't you get homesick?" The easy answer was, "not really",…

English language summary of Coronavirus news for Mexico / Quintana Roo