So here we sit in Nicaragua and so far I have entered and exited every Central American country without showing my face to an immigration officer… Huh!!! … Could you just imagine that happening in the USA, UK or Canada!! With the manic chaos at all these borders who would even care. Steve simply shows [...]
We arrived in Monterrico, the only beach talked about in Guatemala. Coming off a fantastic 3 weeks in Lake Atitlan and Antigua we knew the run had to end. Monterico is not what we would call a great beach location, and the amenities are pretty bare but we did find a hotel where we could [...]
1. Find the best guide possible… He has your life in his hands!! .. And treat him (feed him) well!!! 2. Do not wear your best clothes or for that matter a white T-Shirt! …. Duh!!! 3. Think twice about turning down a donkey ride to the top!! 4. Pray to the Volcanic God’s!! [...]
At a time of year when we all seem to be lost in our own indulgences we have taken the time to reflect: yesterday as we drove past a burning dump there was a tarpaulin strung over a branch with a family living right there… Home! Along with the rats and buzzards and turkey vultures [...]