The bus station at the Guatemalan border with Mexico...
...bye bye luxury buses in Mexico...hello to the colorful, wild rides of the chicken buses...squished, loud, smelly, fast, and wet from the rain...but so much fun :)
Chiapas and Guatemala were just as beautiful this time as they were before! August 6th 2008 The last week has been full of so many beautiful and very fun experiences on the "gringo trail" in the indigenous lands of the Maya in San Cristobal, Chiapas (Mexico) to Lago de Atitlan, Guatemala and now ending with Antigua, Guatemala. It was very nice to have already been to these places and therefore know my way around already...easier and less stressful travel! There have been many changes in ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Capital Region » Antigua 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
I live in Long Beach, Southern California. I love my job teaching 7th grade Biology/Health in Long Beach. However, for years I have dreamed of taking off to South America for a few months on my own with just my backpack...so now is the time to do it. I am very excited, scared, curious, and so much more. Can't wait for the adventures to begin. ... full info