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Mar 15, 2013

Río Dulce, Guatemala

As I left Belize, I found myself wondering if perhaps I had lost the travel fever, and was ready to give up the quest. This feeling faded the instant I entered Guatemala. It is difficult to describe why exactly. The road was shot, the people were extremely impoverished, and the horses tied to the side of the road were in the worst shape I h…

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Joe Monson
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Río Dulce, Guatemala

For the purpose of transmitting and documenting my relative well being to friends and family during this adventure, or until my iPhone is stolen.

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Mar 15, 2013

Río Dulce, Guatemala

As I left Belize, I found myself wondering if perhaps I had lost the travel fever, and was ready to give up the quest. This feeling faded the instant I entered Guatemala. It is difficult to de…

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Mar 2, 2013

Utilla, Honduras

Utilla

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Mar 1, 2013

Tikal, Guatemala

Guatemala

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Feb 28, 2013

Belize, Belize

Belize

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Feb 20, 2013

Bermudian Landing, Belize

So after blowing past the checkout point in Mexico I sat in "No Man's Land" between Belize and Mexico suffering a bit of indecisive paralysis. Reasons to check out of Mexico include the refund…

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Alison Hi Joe, Sounds like things might be getting a little Western down there? Keep your head on straight. Love, Ali

Feb 21, 2013

J Carlos Deegan Did Mérida/Campeche/Palenque with hammock about 20 years ago and stayed at Maya Bel for a week (found hongos). Enjoyed your post

Jun 21, 2013 re: Palenque, Mexico

Rose holy smokes?! here I am thinking youre eating worms and drinking well beer when you mention a Walmart?!?! Silly Me. btw, I very mush enjoying reading your adventures :-)

Apr 3, 2013 re: The Yucatan, Quintana Roo, and No Man's Land.

evelyn We just booked our annual week at Hood for Will's birthday. We'll shred a few sweet runs for you. thanks for sharing your adventures and i hope we share adventures together soon <3 ~ cousin ev

Mar 14, 2013 on the message board

evelyn f yeah!

Mar 14, 2013 re: Merica

evelyn it looks tiny but it looks like a killer. what is it?

Mar 14, 2013 re: photo from 01 March 2013

evelyn are the stilts to keep you safe from tigers?

Mar 14, 2013 re: Rental Room In Ixobell Guatemala.

evelyn sweet. i didn't know you could drive from Belgium to South America.

Mar 14, 2013 re: Belgian Adventureres

evelyn great monkey picture. WHAW!

Mar 14, 2013 re: photo from 28 February 2013

Alison Hi Joe, Sounds like things might be getting a little Western down there? Keep your head on straight. Love, Ali

Feb 21, 2013 re: Belize

Alison He's back in the saddle again! Wahoo! Ali

Feb 15, 2013 re: The Yucatan, Quintana Roo, and No Man's Land.

Joe Cusella Mmmm I want some of that!!

Dec 18, 2012 re: The Chocolate That Gets Down To Business

Mac Salchicha?

Dec 12, 2012 re: Sausage Or Bacon?.... NEVER PICK SAUSAGE!

Hester Joe! Texas is with you! Keep it going man. You're a dang good writer, funny stuff to read. Come back through Texas whenever that is and you can see another country ;)

Dec 1, 2012 re: San Cristobal, Mexico

Sam Best blog yet dude! I could hear mitch's voice on most wanted superpower. Stay safe and have a blast -- love ya bro!

Dec 1, 2012 re: San Cristobal, Mexico

joemonson This is a place you would like Jim.

Nov 25, 2012 re: San Jose Del Pacifico, Mexico

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