Friday, April 30, 2010

Innoculation and Central America

Today went for jabs... Hepatitus A, Typhoid, Yellow Fever( all I can think of is Tequila Fever) and Tetanus. This cost me R850.00. Been advised to take Malaria tablets before I leave. Also been advised to avoid Brazilian women!!! Eichhh..
Will see when I get there.
OK I think this is what my Central America trip will look like.

Day 1-17 Mexico
Arrive in Mexico City at any time on day 1. Begin in the world's largest metropolitan area, Mexico City, and explore several not-to-be missed art and ancient artifact museums. Next, head south to Puebla where the street life will more than fill your days and nights. Continuing south, visit Oaxaca for handicraft markets and the impressive Zapotec ruins of Monte Alban; the highland gem of San Cristóbal and Mayan site of Palenque in Chiapas and then finally on to the famous Yucatán towns of Mérida, Cancún and Playa del Carmen, home of some of the best beaches in Mexico.
This part of the tour would not be complete but for a visit to Tequila in Jalisco.
Go to http://www.ianchadwick.com/tequila/jalisco.htm to educate yourself some more. I will do the practical for you. Ole!!

Day 18-21 Belize
Belize's famous barrier reef and the laid-back Caribbean atmosphere sum up Caye Caulker, a top snorkelling and diving spot. The Mountain Pine Ridge area provides us with several fascinating options for exploring the jungle wilds of Belize.

Day 22-30 Guatemala
Deep in the Guatemalan jungle lies Tikal, one of the largest excavated Mayan ruin sites in the Americas. Visit the colourful town of Flores on Lake Petén Itzá. Rio Dulce, the gateway to the Guatemala's Caribbean Coast, stands in sharp contrast to the colonial highland town of Antigua, and Mayan centres of Chichicastenango and Panajachel, on breathtaking Lake Atitlán.

Day 31-35 Honduras
Explore the superb ruins of Copan, with temples, pyramids and intricately carved stelae that predate many European civilizations. Swim, dive, snorkel or simply relax in the crystal blue waters and white sand beaches of Roatan Island

Day 36-40 Nicaragua
Nicaragua has flourished in recent years and boasts both friendly people and impressive natural beauty. Granada's colonial charm is enhanced by the active volcanoes and lakes that surround it. Day trips from here are a fun and easy option. Hike, cruise, or just explore the city's markets and museums.

Day 41-46 Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a must see for its breathtaking flora and fauna. Travel through the highland cloud forests and coastal rainforest and experience the full spectrum of the country' s diverse natural highlights. Take time to bird watch, go horseback riding or try mountain biking. Soak up some pure mountain air before ending our journey in the capital of San José. Depart on Day 46

So, from here I will fly to South America either Ecuador or Peru to start the South Trip. Still waiting for more details before confirming the route.
Yoh yoh! This is exciting !!!!

Sunday, April 25, 2010

OK Here goes. Below is a map of my proposed travel route. Not sure whether I will be starting in Mexico or Brazil . That will depend on flight prices.But as you can see, it will be quite extensive and should be about 3 months.

The travelling mode will be backpacking and I am getting valuable info from net as to what to take with.Will let you know what it is before I go.
At this stage it looks as if I am going to use StaTravel for the Mexico leg and Flight Centre for the South American leg