Original post date: October 31, 2008 On my way home from picking up my laundry in Antigua, Guatemala, I ran into the hotel owner´s son playing with his new toy. He was revving the engine of a souped up 4×4 ATV (yes, in the middle of the town). Without thinking, laundry in hand, I hopped Continue reading →
Category: Travel
If you ever drop your keys in molten lava… let them go…
Because, man……….they are GONE… Original post date: October 28, 2016 I suppose my tales of climbing active volcanoes are getting boring, but maaaaybe just one more… At 2552 m of mean volcano madness, Pacaya is the only active volcano close to Antigua, Guatemala. To date, I had only climbed during the day, affording scenic views Continue reading →
Gratuitous Photo Opp
Original post date: October 26, 2008 Lake Atitlan in Guatemala was recently nominated for one of the new 7 wonders of the world. It is the deepest lake in Central America and was formed when a huge volcanic eruption created a crater some 84,000 years ago, give or take a couple of days. With its Continue reading →
How to Charter Your Own Private Yacht in 4 Easy Steps
Original post date: October 18, 2008 Location: Utila, Honduras Step 1: After a day of wandering around the island, find a dock from which to watch a sunset, preferably one with a large yacht tied to it. Step 2: Dare yourself to shimmy along the rope to get onto the vessel. Step 3: When the Continue reading →
Are we there yet?
Original post date: October 16, 2008 This is dedicated to all the last minute planers, the fly by the seat of your panters, the I’m sure there will be a bus we can takers. In Central America…nothing… ever… goes according to plan…. EVER And when the trip notes say a 10 hour travel day, it really means Continue reading →