Central America 2006
In and around Central America / Caribbean
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Ok, so the time has come and I have finally finished my Masters (hoorah), and I'm presented with the big question in life...
What now?
Options:
1) Be a bum - tempting, but limited benefits
2) Grow up... get job, mortgage and dog - no thank you!
3) Join the French Forign Legion - far too much like hard work, but viable option for the future if I am still on option one by the time I'm 26
4) Run away to Central America for seven months in an attempt to preserve the student lifestyle/pretend in an Ostrich like manner that the real world doesn't really exist - now we're talking
So sit back and enjoy my escape
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Sam Webb
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Mexico City, Teotihuacan & Tula
Well after a rather hellish 24 hour journey (I swear Iberia must be some kind of long distance budget airline) I finally arrived in Mexico Ci... Continue reading »
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Salamanca
Pride they say, comes before a fall.
I had started off the day feeling invincible after successfully using my new found Spanish to buy a bus... Continue reading »
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Guanajauto
You know what. After all the hassle of getting here, it was definately worth it.
Guanajauto is stunning. Its a UNESCO world herit... Continue reading »
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Dia Del Muerta
I have really been looking forward to the Dia Del Muerta since the planning stages of this trip, and despite the day been very different to how I i... Continue reading »
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Zacatecas
Yet another beautiful Colonial town nestled in the mountains. But no sitting around getting better this time, instead it was a cultural tour... Continue reading »
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Zacatecas - Merida
Dont let that simple straight line fool you!
Its a serious distance and it took one hell of a lot effort to get to the Yucatan Peninsula
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Merida & Ruuta Puuc
Despite some fairly positive reviews from different people I was pretty unimpressed with Merida. I think after coming from the very relaxed m... Continue reading »
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Chichen Itza
I´ve always wanted to go to one of the wonders of the world, and yes... before you ask it was damn cool.
Got there at 830, which meant... Continue reading »
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Valladolid
Originally went to Valladolid just so I could use it as a transport hub to move onto Tulum, stayed a night on a whim.
Nice hostel, where I ha... Continue reading »
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Tulum
A truly one road town. But a great beach (palm trees, white sand and a completely flat sea) and a small but vibrant backpacking community.Continue reading »
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Palenque
Ok, so I admit it sounds stupid. But I honestly swear that I have never seen that much rain in my life, and doubt I ever will again. It... Continue reading »
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San Cristobal de Las Casas & San Juan Chamula
San Cristobal probably the most addicting town I have visited in Mexico. Stunningly beautiful colonial setting, lots of indigenous cultures a... Continue reading »
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San Cristobal De Las Casas - Panajachel
Border crossings are always an "interesting" experience, but this one just cracks me up.
I stood in line at the bus terminal in San Cristobal... Continue reading »
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14
Antigua - Centro Linguistica Internacional
It really sucks when you feel you have wasted your time, especially when your traveling, but this really was a week to forget.
I had been so... Continue reading »
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Antigua - CSA
Finally feel like I have found the right school and homestay for me.
The school is called the Christian Spanish Academy and its probably the... Continue reading »
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Monterrico
Decided to get out of Antigua for the weekend and head to the beach – one hell of a way to spend the first day of December!
The journey there... Continue reading »
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Chichicastenango
Hazel was flying to Guatemala in less than a week, and so I decided to visit the market in Chichi. With the rather evil intention of taking advanta... Continue reading »
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Guatemala City
Poor Guatemala what had it done to deserve this…
It really was great to see Hazel again. Sounds silly but I hadn’t realised how much I had mi... Continue reading »
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Tikal
Made one the best decisions of the trip in deciding to visit Tikal in time for the sunrise. It was just magical!
The walk through the park at... Continue reading »
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Caye Caulker
Christmas on a desert island. How cool!
Ok so I have to admit that there wasn't a beach. Which really sucked! But we had an... Continue reading »
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Volcan Acatenango
Its amazing how 3,976m's really doesn’t sound that high, but my god it is.
Just to put it in perspective.
It’s 77 times the height of... Continue reading »
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New Years Eve in Antigua
My second new years abroad, and one I doubt I will ever forget.
Limped back to Janet’s after climbing Acatenango (my calf muscles have never... Continue reading »
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Santa Cruz La Laguna
After the last few weeks of packing in as much as possible with Hazel (I think there were only 3 days that we got up after 730) I decided to head d... Continue reading »
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Antigua - CSA Part II
Headed back to Antigua for more Spanish lessons.
But oh my god is grade B harder than grade A. Despite three weeks of almost nonstop ef... Continue reading »
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Volcan Pacaya
Pacaya may well be for pussies, but that doesn't change the fact that its damn cool!
The first hour of the climb up to Pacaya wasn't that int... Continue reading »
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Lanquin & Semuc Champey
The caves at Semuc Champey were a genuinely unexpected treat. They're wet rather than dry caves, and we spent about two hours swimming throug... Continue reading »
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Xela & San Francisco El Alto
Xela is often described as being akin to an grim industrial town in the north of England, which is maybe why I felt so at home in Xela. ... Continue reading »
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Volcan Tajumulco
Hi. My name is Sam and I have a problem... I´m addicted to climbing volcanoes.
Volcan Tajumulco marks my third volcano in 6 weeks, so... Continue reading »
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