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atg200
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I'm leaving on a 2-3 month trip to drive through Central America. I'll have a blog posted at http://www.laakso.us if anyone is interested. I'll post stories and photos when I can get a decent internet connection and i'm not surfing or fishing.
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traddad
Jan 4, 2008, 4:30 PM
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atg200 wrote: I'm leaving on a 2-3 month trip to drive through Central America. I'll have a blog posted at http://www.laakso.us if anyone is interested. I'll post stories and photos when I can get a decent internet connection and i'm not surfing or fishing.
I hate you.
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texasclimber
Jan 4, 2008, 6:38 PM
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traddad wrote: atg200 wrote: I'm leaving on a 2-3 month trip to drive through Central America. I'll have a blog posted at http://www.laakso.us if anyone is interested. I'll post stories and photos when I can get a decent internet connection and i'm not surfing or fishing. I hate you.
Jealousy setting in...
Have a great time.
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caughtinside
Jan 4, 2008, 6:41 PM
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atg200 wrote: I'm leaving on a 2-3 month trip to drive through Central America. I'll have a blog posted at http://www.laakso.us if anyone is interested. I'll post stories and photos when I can get a decent internet connection and i'm not surfing or fishing.
kick ass!! Post some photos of your rig if you have a chance.
I just got back from baja and would love to drive down there.
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krillen
Jan 4, 2008, 7:25 PM
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Sounds like a fantastic trip, I'm definitely on the jealousy bus.
How was Baja CI? Were you surfing? Kayaking? or Resorting?
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atg200
Jan 15, 2008, 6:04 PM
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hola from zihuatenejo. 2400 miles in so far and everything is great. driving here is great fun - every man for himself! rig is just a stock tacoma with a shell.
off to surf now. hasta luego
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traddad
Jan 16, 2008, 1:47 AM
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Dude, Casa Grande is about 15 miles from my house. I woulda baked a cake.
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atg200
Jan 19, 2008, 8:56 PM
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Damn, that would have been better than the crappy Best Western, which was incidentally more expensive then an ocean view room at the Holiday Inn in Mazatlan.
Here are photos of the rig(now named the Utahco):
and a photo of the Michoacan coast:
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atg200
Jan 27, 2008, 4:35 PM
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Hey,
I'm in Chiapas now and crossing into Guatemala tomorrow. Check the blog for loads of photos. Here are a few:
Paddling out for an evening surf in Troncones:
Nice Dorado I caught with a fly rod:
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texasclimber
Jan 28, 2008, 6:05 PM
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I've been following the blog. Looks like it has been a great trip. How long are you going for?
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atg200
Jan 29, 2008, 3:06 AM
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Been out for 21 days, probably gone for another 40 or so. It totally depends on when we run out of money and when I get work I can't pass up.
Anyway, crossed into Guatemala today. Super easy process, which was a nice surprise. Here is a good photo from the Lago de Atitlan:
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traddad
Jan 29, 2008, 1:57 PM
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Again with the hate.
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Jan 29, 2008, 2:26 PM
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Wow!
Looks like an amazing trip you guys.
How far are you planning on going?
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Jan 29, 2008, 3:57 PM
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epoch wrote: How far are you planning on going?
hehe
twice in one day
Welcome to the thread:
atg200 wrote: Been out for 21 days, probably gone for another 40 or so. It totally depends on when we run out of money and when I get work I can't pass up. |
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microbarn wrote: epoch wrote: How far are you planning on going? hehe twice in one day Welcome to the thread: atg200 wrote: Been out for 21 days, probably gone for another 40 or so. It totally depends on when we run out of money and when I get work I can't pass up.
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atg200
Jan 31, 2008, 11:45 PM
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In Antigua Guatemala now. Guatemala is awesome but pretty stressful to drive in. Makes Mexico look like Iowa.
We were just going to go to Nicaragua, but now I am thinking I am weak if I dont go all the way to the Panama Canal. We'll see.
Definitely did not bring the dog. I'd need a horse trailer for her, and she would hate the heat. I think the dog is the only reason why I will ever come back north.
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atg200
Feb 4, 2008, 5:02 PM
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I went hiking:
going surfing tomorrow and then marlin fishing the day after.
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epoch
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I hope you don't mind, but I'm going to move this to Trip Reports.
I know that this isn't a climbing trip - per-say - but this shouldn't be lost in the community dribble.
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MonkeyInTraining
Feb 4, 2008, 5:38 PM
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Did you buy a surfing monkey coin bank yet? Cant pass through central america without getting one of those sweet items. Plus I think it counts as an extension of your visa, if the immigration officials see you have bought a surfing monkey coin bank.
Hope your travels are safe and happy. Oh and hows the rock down there anyway?
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atg200
Feb 9, 2008, 9:25 PM
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I just had the best day of my entire fucking life:
Its way too hot down here to rock climb. Maybe some place up in the highlands might be ok, but mostly i've just seen volcanic choss. I'd rather surf, fish, drink beer, and climb volcanos.
Anyway, i'm in El Salvador now and loving it. The surfing is great, the border crossing was tough, and now i'm hanging out up in the highlands in Apaneca. I'll be in Honduras in 2 more days.
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charley
Feb 10, 2008, 1:20 AM
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I'm jealous. Thats a niiiiiiice fish. really.
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atg200
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I pulled into Panama City today, so every mile from here is a mile closer to home. Kinda sad, but driving over the Bridge of the Americas over the Panama Canal was a cool experience and i'm feeling pretty god about my accomplishment. 8 border crossings, 5800 miles, lots of fun, not one fight with my traveling partner wife, and today is my 2 year wedding anniversary. The only reason I am posting now is that my wife is out getting a nice set of clothes for us to go out on the town in since everything else we have is jungle gnarly.
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atg200
Feb 20, 2008, 12:48 AM
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Miraflores locks on the Panama Canal. Turning around and starting to head for home tomorrow.
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atg200
Mar 3, 2008, 12:43 AM
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Tikal ruins in Guatemala.
I'm in Veracruz Mexico now, and it feels like I am just about home. 5 more days of heavy driving and I will be. Its been a hell of a trip.
Lots more stories and photos at http://www.laakso.us
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