THE BACKPACKING

Ask anyone who has been to Papantla what impressed them most , and say , " The Flyers " . For those who never been on the coast of Veracruz, Mexico or even in , this is a tradition that takes place in Mexico but has spread worldwide . The flyers have been filed in the United States, and even in Paris and Madrid to Tokyo and Moscow. So, who are the Flyers , and why are they famous ? It is impressive to see the spectacle of four men literally "flying " when using a 30 meter pole secured only by a rope tied around their waists . Even more amazing is the musician , called the Caporal that swings on a