We'll leave Xalapa (Jalapa) tomorrow and head south to Veracruz and as far as we can get toward Villa Hermosa. We've been told (by several sources) that the roads are open, but damaged and that traffic will be slow. Apparently rains are a problem in Oaxaca and Chiapas states as well and there is more rain forecast. I suspect communication will be impossible for a few days. We'll let you know our whereabouts when we can.
In the meantime, some street pictures from Xalapa.