Tela Honduras
We entered Honduras a couple of days ago, by Copan ruins. The last of the Mayan sites that we’ll see on this go round. We met a group of Americans who were riding motor cycles from Peru to VA, USA as a fund raiser. Interesting to chat with them as we waited for our car permit. At our camping spot right across from the ruins, we met a young Australian woman riding her bicycle to Costa Rica. Her spanish was great and we ended up playing cards with her and the local kids by the campfire. Was really a unique time. So far the border crossings have been pretty mellow, though at the Guatemala border - we crossed into a 1 lane bridge & mud streets.
We thought we were used to driving CA by now, but we’re at a whole new level of craziness! The roads are pretty good but the drivers are flipin nuts, nothing gets the heart racing like going into an uphill corner and seeing a car in your lane coming at you, with no place to bail out. So far they always pull back just in time. We rode through some incredible mountain scenery, some times jungle then pine highlands that look like the american west. After seeing sign warning of landslides ahead - they mean RIGHT ahead; some are from above and block part of the road, others are where the road was under cut and slid down the hill. Just gone!
Last night we pulled into a place hoping to camp for the night. Oh we don´t do that anymore they said. However, we live just down the road, why don´t you camp in our yard! Another night of sleeping to the sound of surf. After a day of laundry & re-suppling, we´ll head to La Ceiba and a boat ride to the Bay islands for snorkeling. When we can find wifi again we´ll post photos. From all we hear - we´re glad to not be in VT weather!
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!
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Tags: Travel
December 31st, 2008 at 8:47 am
Yikes, my heart gets pumping just reading about the driving conditions, especially the landsldes, holy copoly, frightening way to get a rush. We (&mom) were so happy to hear that you are still doing well and having such unbelievable experiences, the stories you’ll have to tell that new grandchild–i can picture you now around the fire … .. love you, keep safe.
January 1st, 2009 at 10:21 am
I’m not quite sure what you mean by being glad you are not in Vermont weather. It got up to 8 yesterday, and is forecast to get into the teens today! Realizing that I have been told my internal thermometer doesn’t work the way most people’s does, I think it isn’t too bad if you can get out of the wind. It seems like the past week, on the slow days it has only been blowing about 20-25, but every once in a while it pipes up a bit.
Sort of like the speed bumps down there, my recollection is that when they put up a sign warning you about something to do with the roads, they mean pronto, not a second later. We have been having a blast living vicariously through your stories, and of course it just makes us want to get back there sooner. Take care, enjoy yourselves, and don’t forget the sunscreen.
January 2nd, 2009 at 8:17 am
Happy New Years to you both, & what a new year it is huh? Hope the roads get a little better for you. Do you plan on staying anywhere for a little about of time? Everything fine here, still cold. Be safe
Ei
January 3rd, 2009 at 9:14 pm
ok - I’m hyperventilating just reading your road experience. I would NOT do well with that!
What a wonderful passion you both have for adventure! The majority of us are comfortably tucked in - trying to stay warm - and mising out, I’m afraid, on what life still has to offer! Kudos to you!
What a great start to 2009, Casey. I know you’re being careful - but I have to say it anyway - BE CAREFUL.
lOVE THE BLOG, LOVE THE PICS - THANKS FOR SHARING EVERYTHING WITH US!!
Dawna