September 7, 2011
in Guatemala
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Chicken Bus Ride

Contemplating… then everything “rapido” – literally thrown on top – not much different inside! Sleeping is the best tactic!

 

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September 7, 2011
in Guatemala
by admin

Cycling in Guatemala


Let’s say cycling in Guatemala is different. The volcanic landscape is stunning but the average altitude from the east to the west lies around 2000m/6000feet – most of the time it goes up, sometimes down 🙂 and as for the humidity, a lack of hard shoulders and you wouldn’t believe what comes out of the exhaust pipes! Local knowledge of how far away things are is not too reliable & can vary from 2km to 22km and flat is definitely not flat!

 

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September 7, 2011
in Guatemala
by admin

Juice Bar


This time refreshment is some freshly squeezed orange juice and some super friendly people for a chat!

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September 6, 2011
in Guatemala
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+ 3


For a while we thought we had gained three as these children were so delighted to see the boys in the trailers they had been running after us through the streets of Chimaltenango.

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