So most readers would have seen the “original” Kirk & Daina Bitstrip that I posted before we left for the … More
Tag: Central America
The Summer That Wasn’t (in Toronto)
Outside of cruise ships (which don’t count), this will be the summer where I spent the least amount of time … More
CA 13: San Pedro to Toronto to Seoul (!)
I’ve mentioned a few times that this trip has gone at a slightly slower speed than I’m used to. Admittedly, … More
CA 12: Caye Caulker, Belize
So San Pedro pretty much redefines “laid back”. People who need to get somewhere fast do it on a golf … More
CA 11: Hol Chan Reef and Shark Ray Alley, Belize.
Well, managed to pack in another couple of “lifetime” moments today! One of the “Must See” things in Belize is … More
CA 10: San Pedro, Belize
So I’ve been in Belize a couple of times during my Royal Caribbean days, but never really got a chance … More
CA 9: Flores to San Pedro, Belize
Buses, buses, buses. This morning was a freaking transportation zoo! We get up early to catch a 7:30 shuttle to … More
CA 8: Sunrise at Tikal
So, again, Tikal impresses in both architecture and nature. Walking through the site at four in the morning was an … More
CA 7: Tikal, Guatemala
So, you’ve all seen this place.Maybe I shouldn’t say all. But most. Anybody who has seen the first Star Wars … More
CA 6: Flores, Guatemala
Well, Flores is nice. It won’t blow you away, it won’t change your world, but as a necessary stopover before … More
CA 5: Copan to Flores via Rio Hondo
Ugh. Not a general indictment of the day, mind you. Just how I happen to be feeling right now. We … More
CA 4: La Casa de Cafe to Terramaya
I was literally expecting nothing to come out of this day. And by nothing, I do mean nothing by my … More
CA 3: Ziplining and Macaw Mountain, Copan, Honduras.
Helmets are for nerds… or the safety conscious. Well, I finally went ziplining! Can’t remember if I had publicly derided … More
CA 2: Copan, Honduras
I’m going to lead off again by saying how much I LOVE this town. So quiet, so peaceful, so completely … More
Central America 1: San Pedro Sula to Copan Ruinas
So it’s rare that you actually start out a trip with a full on transit day, but here it is. … More
Central America 0: Pearson Airport
So there will be no upgrading this year. My mom keeps a daily journal of events in her life and … More
Central America T minus 7 Hours
Three thirty cab ride. Gotta make my way through US Customs before heading off to Miami. Flight leaves at 6:30 … More
Central America T minus 8; Seoul T minus 21: The Travel Folder!
So I’m blatantly using the “D” of “kdbackpacks” to enhance readership for my trip to Seoul. It’s been decided. It’s … More
Central America T minus 41: Itinerary & Meds
So business is about to pick up. 41 days from now, we’ll be flying out for a quick trip into … More