Kids’ Page
I like Guatemala because…
I got to drive Bruce on the big bumpy roads. I had to sit on dad's lap because I couldn't reach the pedals, so I did the steering and Dad did the speed and brakes. I like driving her, when I'm older and bigger I'll drive her again. Guatemala has lots of those falling...
Why you shouldn’t Penguin dive in a shallow swimming pool
July 25th So yesterday I was swimming in our pool at Casa Cordelli where we are staying. I've been swimming in this pool everyday since we've been here, and i'm a really good swimmer. But.... this time, my brother and I were doing some different kind of dives than we...
Sierra Gorda – San Miguel
July 5 - 11 On Ioverlander, Palma Sola Club is marked as an orange farm / campground and was highly recommended by our friend Phil who also stayed there. From the street delicious aromas are wafting out of the small roadside Comedor (restaurant). Climbing down from...
LESSONS LEARNED
12 LESSONS LEARNED FROM LIFE ON THE ROAD 1. Get up early, drive early so you can set up camp early. It’s usually cooler and leave time for the unexpected. 2. Learn the language, if even a little, locals are happy to help when you make an effort, every day you’ll...
Travelling during Covid, San Miguel.
June 28 - 4 July. I'd read that San Miguel de Allende was an old colonial town surrounding a Cathedral, and was a must see. Had we not turned around when we did we would have missed out on one of Mexico's gems. We are parked at the workshop of Euro-Latino Racing on...
Charley’s B’day, Oaxaca & Earthquakes
June 20 - 28th For the past 40+ days, Charley has been counting down to her birthday, I can't believe she's about to turn 9! Oh what to do to make this day extra special? Being away from friends and Covid causing all the lockdowns we are unable to go...
Villa del Sol – Oaxaca
June 3 - 19 The same Tropical storm that threatened us in Guatemala has grown in size and is now reaching from El Salvador to Mexico. All around us the skies are heavy dark and grey, but directly above a patch of blue sky remains, kinda makes me think we are in the...
Mission Surf – Villa del Sol, Chiapas, Mx.
30th - 2nd June Mission Surf is a not-for-profit home for children that has opened it's gates to the Overlanding community of travellers in an effort to assist in funding this incredible organization. Founded by a lovely Australian couple who moved her 20 years ago....
4th time lucky…
May 26 - 29 Last Sunday evening the President announced to the country that if Covid numbers continue to climb as they are of 300+ new cases each day, he will lock down the country for a solid 2 weeks! Hearing this filled me with dread, the thought of spending...
Surviving Covid-19 on Lake Atitlan. April 29 – May 24
Lockdown Day 55, sometime late April. Life here is all becoming a big blur with each day just like the other. Good news is that we have use of the lake again, limited for just swimming & jumping off the dock, but it feels really great to be back in the water. The...
