Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Tikal and lots of driving

So we left our quaint abode and all our new friends in Placencia to brave the roads of Belize and Guatemala. It was basically 3 straight days traveling, so pretty grueling, but obviously chalk-full of adventures.

HIGHLIGHTS
- Tikal. Sitting on the top of the highest temple, looking out over the jungle with all sorts of temples popping up through the trees.
- The drive to Tikal. So fascinating to see all the villages on the way.
- Diet Coke and Fanta. Much yummier here. Tyler and I enjoy the two respectively.
- Filming many more episodes of "Jungle Bob and Andrea hit Central America." Don't worry. You're all welcome to see them when we get back.
- Church! Always cool to get to know people in the area.

LOWLIGHTS
- Going through immigration and customs at the border. Sent around in circles, paying $5-$10 at each window we went approached.
- Many road signs to warn about cow and people crossing in Guatemala, but none to warn about the many, many dogs and horses that leisurely dominate the roads.
- Celebrated our first week of marriage by treating ourselves to the very first available hotel we could find. $20 special. Super sketch, with walls that didn't actually connect all the way to the ceiling. Truly special.
- I got pretty sick and Tyler busted out a cold sore. We were both in sorry shape. (But Sheena, thanks for the Hydrogen Peroxide tip!)


Tikal. Obviously.



Cool dock in Placencia.



Our luxury suite.



Saying goodbye to Stefano. :( PS He said he wanted to hold up that wrench to show off his work ethic.



Fanta Naranja!

1 comment:

Ruthie said...

Ah, so fun. You're bringing back so many fun memories of central America traveling. But I think Fanta Naranja totally makes up for it. :)