Monday, November 17, 2008

Mexico - Guatemala Bus Trip Summary

TAPO bus station, Mexico City
  • Sketchiest moment: Crossing the Mexican-Guatemalan border by foot
  • Number of overturned vehicles witnessed: 2 (one overturned 18 wheeler in Mexico and one overturned chicken bus in Guatemala)
  • Modes of transport from San Diego to Guatemala City: bus (5x), taxi (2x), trolley (1x), foot (1x)
  • Total "fees" paid to law enforcement: 200 pesos in Mexico
  • Number of Evangelicals who tried to convert me: 2
  • Worst deal: $85 boat ride on Lake Atitlan (and the guy didn't have change for a $100 bill)
  • Best deal: Haircut for $1.50
  • Number of shotgun wielding security guards seen: At least 30, including one guarding a beer truck
  • Number of times I dove to the ground for cover because of gunfire: Once (it was kids playing with firecrackers)
  • Best meal: Pepian with tortillas
CKY

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