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Antigua means, “antique” in Spanish. The city of Antigua is truly an antique, a relic of the past. This city was once the bustling business and religious capital of the country of Guatemala. But after many cycles of volcano and earthquake damage the residents abandoned the efforts to rebuild and restore. The capital was moved … More Antigua, Guatemala
(This post contains one video and many photos, wait for it to load!) Each year in the United States hundreds of school buses are decommissioned. They are deemed unsafe for the transportation of passengers due to accidents, mechanical issues or structural concerns. This creates a huge industry for recycling of parts and materials, it also … More Guatemalan Chicken Bus- a way of life!
(Note, this post is filled with bright colors and contains two videos, wait for them to load to get the full effect) Every now and then we enjoy getting off the road for a few days. Renting an AirBandB house is a great way to take a break from the road and explore a city. … More Guatemala City for a week or so…..
After seeing Tikal we drove around the lake we were camped on. That took us to another lakeside camp spot on the island of Flores. This free spot was next to the local event hall and was filled with activity. We watched the water taxis, a family decorating for a quinceanera and a diver snorkeling … More Guatemala- A few campsites…..
El Remate was the gateway village to visit the ruins of Tikal. This Mayan architecture is notable for its size and some unique building features. The most visible unique feature is the stone “crest” on the top of the main temples. Some of the temples at Tikal have been featured in many photos and even … More Guatemala- Tikal
After nearly 30 days of exploring this small country, we found that leaving Belize was a fairly simple procedure. The Belize side requires a few fees and stamps upon exit. And try as I might, I could not get the agent to smile, even though we were all speaking English. But entering Guatemala was a … More Guatemala- arrival
Down near the Southern border of Belize lies Punta Gorda, an interesting little town. It has a very Caribbean vibe. But many people speak Spanish, as it shares a jungle border with Guatemala. In PG (as the locals call it) this strange house towers over all the others with its multi-story growth. And we … More Belize big iguanas and rising rivers
NOTE- There are several videos in this story. If you can’t see them, please try viewing it on another device. The last few posts have had videos which really enhance the story, but they do not play well on all devices. I apologize for any inconvenience. The Chicken Foot Eating Contest in Corazol, Belize was … More Belize exploration- independence, zoo and more!
We received an email telling us that the animal import permit was ready, so we packed up and headed for the border. As soon as we arrived a “border helper” met us and walked us through the steps. He also led the dogs, on their leashes, into the administration building and no one seemed to … More Belize- week one
This area of Mexico is certainly the most touristy that we have seen. And with tourist zones come higher prices. We first noticed it when we stopped at a toll booth and were charged $245pesos (approx $14) when we had become accustomed to tolls of $45p (approx $2.75) And after that shock wore off, we … More Quintana Roo- also known as the Riviera Maya