wow small world I was'nt a part of it but give us canucks our due we evac'd her to get the medical treatment that saved her life... canadians flying a canadian made plane where no one else could... the only sad thing about it was we proved no where on [the surface of] earth is unreachable anymore... the south pole had been that last bastion of "you're on your own" real estate and now it's gone forever.... I miss that...

 

thanks buddy, ya shes 1/2 indian 1/2 eskimo 1/2 black 1/2 guatemalan. she tans up nicely

 

ya... was a sketchy spot, we vamosed quickly

 

thanks for the donation bud! We really appreciate it, every dollar helps tons.

ive been eyeing antartica, were going to be so damn close it seems like a shame to miss it. another guy i have been following got an opportunity to work as a chef/dishwasher and has spent the past 3 months down there, some amazing photos and stories

 

Thanks Jiffylube

 

lol the body seems to adjust naturally to the lack of consistent bathing

 

Cool.... 4 halves so she is 2 people.
Have fun, be safe!

 

shes been mistaken for just about every race in the world. i think she is actually a mix of white, creole, french, and Italian.

 

Whatever the combination, it fit together real nice!

 

It seems obligatory for all overlanders to write a “Reflections on Mexico” post after their travels through the country are completed. Not only for collecting their own thoughts but also to share the truth about this “dangerous” country. While Lauren and I were preparing for this trip many people thought we were insane. Oddly, It wasn’t for the fact that we were planning to drive 25,000 miles to the bottom of the world. We were primarily labeled insane for simply wanting to drive into Mexico.



“Cant you just skip Mexico?”

“Have you thought about shipping around Mexico straight to South America?”

“I have heard/read/seen that you are going to be beheaded, raped, robbed, scammed, schemed, murdered, sold into slavery; the instant you step across the border to Mexico.”

Honestly, I cannot really blame them. The media blasts us with reports of daily beheadings, bodies lining the streets, downright bloodbaths. Momentarily while preparing for the trip we would feel a shimmer of trepidation as well. What if our years of research, planning, and reports from people who are actually IN Mexico were wrong and they were all right? Would there be banditos waiting to have their way with our innocent American flesh?




We pushed aside these fears and stood strong, after all… hard facts beat out hearsay everyday.

There is no doubt that there is truly a war going on in Mexico. A bloody drug war, a struggle for power between the all-powerful gangs and the quickly dwindling police and military forces of Mexico. However this war is concentrated primarily to the border areas and rarely involves anyone that is not poking their nose where it shouldn’t belong. I will leave my opinions on America’s drug/immigration policies being a primarily catalyst for this war for another time…

The MAJORITY of Mexico is a beautiful, peaceful, tranquil place. We found plenty of farmers/fisherman/working class people quietly going about their business. We found zero insane banditos hellbent on attacking innocent gringos. We primarily encountered children laughing and playing in the streets, women washing clothes and making fresh tortillas by the roadside, and hombres walking their cows from field to field.





We also found lots of police and military checkpoints searching for drugs and guns along our way. We saw 50-cal machine guns mounted to police truck cabs. It was not rare to be shopping in a supermarket picking up some milk next to a sawed-off shotgun wielding security guard. However after the initial “gun shock” wears off these things start to just be part of the routine.



Never in our entire month journey all throughout the far corners of Mexico did we ever feel remotely in danger. Lost, confused, frustrated, yes. In danger? Never.

Mexico is getting a raw deal. There are tons of RV parks, campgrounds, and other tourist attractions that are drying up and going to waste down here. The media has put a downright HALT to peoples plans to visit this beautiful country. Every single traveler we ran into had the same story to tell, zero problems whatsoever, great people, great food. We are here to tell you, do not be afraid. It is a wonderful place, full of wonderful people, with a rich and vibrant culture.



Fear is a strangle-hold on life, Do not let the fear of the unknown keep you from exploring outside your comfort zone. We have found that good research, a sharp mind, and a easy smile will keep you out of trouble 99% of the time.

Next time you hear someone talking about how dangerous Mexico is, Ask them the last time they were there? And then… point them to our blog.

http://homeonthehighway.com

 

Good points defrag... I would say though that in recent years there have been many incidents of violent actions being perpetrated against tourists in the resorts or near them. We up here in Can. almost never hear about the drug war problems anymore unless it was a particularly "messy" event, but we do hear about the resort issues [mainly because our nationals are the victims I suppose]...

I would say that your experience is more the rule than the exception... you stayed away from the troubled border areas and most of the fake tourist trap resort areas by doing this you got to meet the "real" citizens of the country which is nearly always the key to getting to know a place and having a great time.

As always be careful, stay safe and listen to the little scratchy feelings you get about the places you are traveling through if it feels hinky... vamenos...

Aviator

 

So are yall out of central america now?

 

no man they just left Mexico they are more or less just entering "Central America" lol...

 

We are actually in Guatemala now

 

Where abouts in Guatemala?... I'm "stalking" you on google maps lol

 

San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala

 

That's pretty cool. There was a member on here that has a bed and breakfast in Belize... Just sayin.

 

Can't wait for more... WHAT A SHOT, the last one!

 

now you tell me!

 

Sorry 'bout that, I was distracted by your travel stories of women with 4 halves.