Not your average roadworks!!

A Long Day Travelling!!

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May 13th 2009
13th MAY 2009 - CROSSING THE BORDERS TO GET TO GUATEMALA!!! The bus to take us to Guatemala was not a luxury 1st class like we had become accustomed to in Mexico. There were no reclining seats, no air conditioning and no films dubbed in Spanish!! We were all crammed onto a small minibus with bolt upright seats and so little leg room that my knees were crushed again the seat in front. I can safely ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Petén Region » Flores

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The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experience... ... read more