And we’d thought we were going to have Palenque, among the loveliest and birdiest of all Mexican destinations, to ourselves this year! But a delightful article in the Times this morning seems to have let the gato out of the bolsa.

Agami Heron, photo by Chris Wood.

Never fear. Rich Hoyer’s late-January tour to the wonders cultural and natural of Palenque will be a great time even if it isn’t our secret. The tour is confirmed to run, January 24-31, and there are still a couple of spaces open. But not for long, I’m sure!