We are now in Belize, our 8th country. I don't know about you, but it's hard for me to believe! The Belize border was only about 100 kilometers from Tikal, so we decided to drive on over late this afternoon. The last 20 or so miles to the border was some of the worst roads we've traveled so far (other than the trip into the Darien province in Panama). The border crossing was super easy. And it feels so good to be in a country where they speak English! My Spanish was so bad and so limited, I got tired of using my same 8 or so Spanish words over and over again, especially when nobody could understand me in the first place! There are only so many combinations of Cerveza, Banos, la Quenta, Ola, Beunas, Si, No, and gracias...
We have a few places to visit here in Belize so I'll try to post some pictures in the next day or so. I don't know what's happened but my luck with good, high speed internet access has run out. Also, my supposed international phone evidently doesn't know it's supposed to be working internationally because it doesn't or at least it hasn't in the part of "international" we've been in!
The Truck
Here's the truck before...
Overland Travel Links
- 99 Days to Panama: Good site about travel in Central America
- Actionmobil: awesome expedition campers
- Unicat: awesome expedition campers
- ExpeditionCampers: Good Site about Overland Campers and Trucks
- Expedition Overland: The site that "inspired me"
- All One Road (Currently traveling through Central and South America
6 comments:
Hey Guys~ was that a turkey crossing sign? Too bad Popsi didn't have his trusty bb gun with him - you could have had a big ole turkey for supper! I know you're glad to be getting closer to HOME!! We miss you guys! Can't wait to hear the tales! Much love, Carin y Tim
Hey Popsi & Uncle Adam - we are glad you having fun and staying safe. We are monitoring your travels closer than we follow Santa on Christmas eve (because my two boys can't wait for you to get home.) The beards are getting longer and we hope that you don't shave or cut your hair until you get home. (It appears that the razor Joel delivered wasn't much good in that department.) Keep on sharing that friendly Red Bank spirit that we are known for internationally. It seems that you are having great luck and finding helpful friends that speak English along your way. God is watching out for you and we continue to pray for safe travels. We love you - All4Hibbs
PS - Marshall got his first touchdown on Monday night and Emerson got a two point conversion run on Saturday. Flag football is quite the sporting event.
Adam,
How did George get up on that high part. Hopefully, there was a path.
Was is hard to climb those steps. There sure seemed to be a lot of them. The pictures are great and I love the road signs. They have some different animals than we do.
God Bless, Be Safe and plenty of
XOXOXOX Hugs & kisses.
Lisa
Hi - it is Emerson. Here is a joke: How do you scare a bee? The answer is "Boo Bee." Bye, I Love You. Marshall says "how do you make a tissue dance?" The answer "put a little boogie in it." Uncle Adam you really look like Benton Quest now. You don't look like Race anymore. Popsi looks furry like a gorilla - but a lot cuter and nicer. (No offense) Are you going to shave when you get home? We love you. Marshmallow & WE
Hey Guys! Well, call me blog impaired. I have been emailing Adam to repsond to your various travels and Beth informs me that I can just type on the blog like I am doing now!
Congrats on the wonder-filled adventure of a lifetime. YOu sure have had your fill of unique experiences and we can't wait to get you guys back home to hear about all the other stories you haven't told.
We all miss you! Beth sends her love! WOndering whether you guys are losing or gaining weight? I'm betting on losing weight.
Hope you enjoyed your visit with the travellers flying down to meet you!
Love to you both,
The Hansens
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