The worlds fattest tree, Hierve El Agua and Sierra Norte

We’ve had a few days behind the wheel and it’s been a great bit of freedom for us away from the cities and amongst nature. When I say we have been behind the wheel, it’s definitely the royal we as there is absolutely no way I would drive over here. It’s like SuperMario land and apparently no-one has to sit a driving test before they hit the roads. Johnny the ‘exspurt’ driver, did a marvellous job of course.

It’s been a varied few days…we visited the fattest tree in the world, camped near some beautiful petrified waterfalls (Hierve el Agua) and climbed to 3200 metres to stay in pine forested mountains.

Our first stop, Hierve el Agua, was a beautiful place amongst Agave filled mountains (used for the local Mezcal drink, amongst other things). We decided to camp as the view was spectacular, and we managed to find a Sprocket replacement, for now! Our little doggy friend was on guard outside our tent all night and followed us around all day 😍.

We then moved to even higher ground in the mountains to about 3200 metres (Sierra Norte) amongst beautiful lush pine forests where the temperature was down to as low as 4 degrees. We were not quite prepared for the cold and our cabana was a little chilly 🥶 and let’s just say, rather basic 🤢. Johnny had to sleep with pants on his head to retain some heat!! All was good again in the morning as we were treated to beautiful blue skies and luscious forests above the clouds where the boys were able to do a ridiculously high zip line above the forest for > 1km 😱.