Category: Central America
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Guatemala – Tikal
Following a week in Maya Riviera, Mexico, then a solo journey to Bacalar, Mexico, crossing into Belize. Stayed in the Capital and on San Pedro Caye, then inland to Santa Elena. (see previous posts) Time for a bucket list journey across the border to Tikal, Guatemala. Solo travel! https://www.expedia.com/shop/second-chapter-nomad for hotel recs Dec. 18 2024…
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Belize – From Belize City to San Ignacio
Belize – Part 2 – Belize City After spontaneous travel by land from Maya Riviera in Mexico to Bacalar, then into Belize (Ambergris Caye), here is part 2! Thirty two years ago I visited Belize and Guatemala. I am here to rediscover it in this solo second chapter, post divorce and empty nest. This was…
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Belize – Ambergris Caye
Journey to Belize (Part 1) https://www.expedia.com/shop/second-chapter-nomad for hotel recs (small commission received). Dec. 13, 2024 What a very long day! Started with early breakfast at Casa Chakum in Bacalar, Mexico. I awaited for what I thought was my private taxi to the border to Belize. Instead, a shuttle came and we picked up six others,…
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PANAMA
PANAMA (2022) Post divorce, mid-empty nest. After three weeks in the Dominican Republic with the Rogue, we enjoyed a long weekend in Panama City before heading back to the States. From the journals. Feb. 26, 2022 Panama Today arrived in Panama City from the Dominican Republic. Had delicious dinner at Las Tinajas. Tired from all…
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Costa Rica – Pura Vida!
Costa Rica, March 2021 After three months living in Mexico in the latter part of the pandemic, and just after my divorce finalized, it was time to mix it up yet again before returning to American with the Rogue. Costa Rica would do! I have visited numerous times, starting in 1988 at 21 years old,…