DISQUS

Almost Fearless: Crossing the Border, Guatemala Style

  • susan · 1 year ago
    I'm glad you crossed the border safely! Though I was in a bus, the border between Guatemala and El Salvador was similar. Can't wait to see more pictures and read about your stay.

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  • Fly Girl · 1 year ago
    The adventures continue! This is a great example of how to live an adventurous life. You'll never experience something new if you're always afraid to take a chance. I want to be Christine when I grow up.

    <abbr>Fly Girl´s last blog post..Bajan Street Signs</abbr>
  • Geoff · 1 year ago
    Sounds very like both my Guatemalan border crossings (Belize - Guatemala & Guatemala - Mexico). Crazy, chaotic, disorganised, often disorientating, occasionally a tad scary, but ultimately all part of the travelling experience, and bizarrely enough now one of my favourite travel memories!

    <abbr>Geoff´s last blog post..Winter walking in the Lake District</abbr>
  • mich · 1 year ago
    Those little tid bits make travel interesting. Once you've survived those, you're golden. Look forward to more advertures!

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  • Gillian · 1 year ago
    Wow, this second part of your travels sure is different than your time in Spain eh? I'm loving it!

    <abbr>Gillian´s last blog post..The Dreaded Lurgy</abbr>
  • stevo · 1 year ago
    wow. its amazing how these trips work. my brother will drive you in his dad's car is common in asia too.
  • Nomadic Matt · 1 year ago
    This sounds like so many trips I've taken in Asia. You just kind of go with it, not knowing what will happen, and hope it works out...and the best part is always seems to!!

    <abbr>Nomadic Matt´s last blog post..Interview with Panama Writer, William Friar</abbr>
  • heatheronhertravels · 1 year ago
    eek!I bet you were glad you'd taken the time to learn some Spanish.

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  • Keith · 1 year ago
    It makes us Europeans realise how spoilt we are with regard to border crossings. Here, it's a case of 'wave, and they might wave back!' ... if you even SEE a Customs or other official as you just bowl through.

    <abbr>Keith´s last blog post..The Christmas Market</abbr>
  • Christy · 1 year ago
    I love love love Guatemala. Have fun and be careful, parts can be a little sketchy.
  • Craig · 1 year ago
    Sounds like you got all the problems you paid a tour operator not to have! I have no problem with finding my own way through and beyond borders, but when I pay for a tour I don't expect to have to worry about anything like that.

    Enjoy your classes; we'll be there trying to learn Spanish soon enough.

    <abbr>Craig´s last blog post..084 - Travel at Christmas</abbr>
  • Sara · 1 year ago
    Great lesson into what the rest of Guatemala will be like....ooooh, the saga will continue.

    Great post.

    <abbr>Sara´s last blog post..Flirting With Buddhism In Chiang Mai</abbr>
  • Jose Nunez · 1 year ago
    I plan to travel to guatemala in February, what documents did you need to get a Guatemalan visa? (we are traveling with a 3 year old any hotel suggestions?)
  • Adelaide · 12 months ago
    I did get robbed in Guatemala, and still it is one of my favorite places on earth. Check out Lake Atitlan if you have the chance.