Category: Travel

  • Child of the Sea (Belize 2, Mexico 3)

    Child of the Sea (Belize 2, Mexico 3)

    Itinerary:Day 11 (Caye Caulker): “Chicken Bus”, Island vibesDay 12 (Caye Caulker): Mermaid time Day 13 (Playa Del Carmen): Long-ass Bus Ride Day 14 (Playa Del Carmen): Beach Time & Farewells Our group departed San Ignacio at 8AM to catch a public bus to our next destination. Unlike the “public bus” in Mexico, this was truly…

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  • Spelunker? I hardly know her! (Belize)

    Spelunker? I hardly know her! (Belize)

    Please enjoy the dramatic retelling of my adventure through Belize’s Crystal Cave (among other fun times!) Itinerary:Day 9 (San Ignacio): Border Crossing & Pottery Cooperative LunchDay 10 (San Ignacio): Crystal Cave The border Crossing into Belize was much smoother and less eventful, but the difference in countries was more stark: Belize’s official language is English,…

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  • Maya Ruined (Guatemala)

    Maya Ruined (Guatemala)

    I caught a glimpse of god at the top of these temples, and her name was “heat stroke” Itinerary:Day 7 (Flores): Border cossing (long drive), orientation walk, and sunset happy hourDay 8 (Flores): Tikal Ruins, swim break, and the worst dinner of the trip (so far)Day 9 Preview: Border crossing (short trip) to San Ignacio…

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  • Hydrate or Die Straight (Mexico 2)

    Hydrate or Die Straight (Mexico 2)

    This trip will be a test of endurance, in many ways. See the first leg of my journey here! Itinerary:Day 4 Recap: Public bus from Mérida to PalenqueDay 5 (Palenque): Rainforest hike, Maya ruins of Lakam Ha, karaokeDay 6 (Palenque): Misol Ha waterfallDay 7 (Flores): Bus to Mexico-Guatemala border, then Flores My body is a…

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