Texas – our first stop in the USA

by | Jun 6, 2012 | USA

    April 28 we crossed from Nuevo Laredo Mexico to Laredo Texas. The border crossing was manic with hundreds of Mexicans crossing on foot to shop in Texas. Once we got to the Homeland Security office the paperwork didn’t take long and we were in the USA –...

Mexico – the final step before the US

by | May 23, 2012 | Mexico

April 20 to 28 Time is running out to get to the USA so Mexico is going to be a rush. We’ve studied the maps, checked out the travel advisories and, most importantly, talked to other travellers. We decide to cross into Mexico via Belize. It’s bloody hot at the border...

Guatemala – history, jungle and rivers

by | Apr 26, 2012 | Guatemala

April 14 to 19     We’ve been told it’s dangerous and we’ve been told there are some wonderful places to visit so we spend a few days in Guatemala, beginning at Antigua.               This old town has wonderful buildings,...