Tag: GUATEMALA
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RETURNING HOME, FOR NOW
2026 Coming home was a difficult journey, emotionally. I took four flights and nearly two days to arrive back in Cape Town. My sister was there to greet me and both of us struggled to fight back the tears. The emotional rollercoaster of coming home and giving up played out…
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GUATEMALA PART 4: RETURN TO ANTIGUA
29 September – 8 October Antigua Guatemala – Santa Ana Sometimes you got to halt your journey so that you can catch up with good friends you have made a long the way. And so I returned to Antigua to meet up with some great friends I have met so…
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GALLERY: GUATEMALA PART 4: RETURN TO ANTIGUA
29 September – 8 October Antigua – Santa Ana Return to Antigua for a well needed break from the bike to meet up with some amazing friends I have met a long the way. And of course to make some more new friends.
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GUATEMALA PART 3: CAFES AND CRASHES
4 September – 18 September Guatemala City Zona 4 – Aldea El Coco I find and I am sure nearly every other long distance traveler has a low point during their journey. This was the point for me. It has nothing to do with the people and the place it…
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GUATEMALA PART 2: ARCHITECTURE AND VOLCANOES
26 August – 3 September Antigua Guatemala – Guatemala City Zona 1 Arriving in my new favourite city of Antigua. A beautiful city full of amazing memories. A place I won’t forget. On the ride down into Antigua we were greeted with the stunning beauty of this historical city. With…
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GALLERY: GUATEMALA PART 3: CAFES AND CRASHES
7 September – 16 September Guatemala City – Aldea El Coco Fun but scary ride to finally leave Guatemala
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GALLERY: GUATEMALA PART 2: ARCHITECTURE AND VOLCANOES
26 August – 6 September Antigua Guatemala – Guatemala City introduction
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GUATEMALA PART 1: MOUNTAINS AND LAKES
8 August – 25 August Talisman – Lago de Atitlan I finally arrived in Guatemala and it didnt disappoint but the terrain was insanely tough. The steep mountains took its toll both physically and mentally. I had finally finished my first country. I thought I would be happier but between…
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GALLERY: GUATEMALA PART 1: MOUNTAINS AND LAKES
8 August – 25 August Talisman – Lago de Atitlan A rough introduction to Guatemala
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THE WHY, THE WHEN AND THE WHERE
2023 – 2024 So, when I first started telling people about what I would be doing, some of the same questions where asked. People were really inquisitive and I didn’t mind answering any questions. The most important ones were the why, the when and the where. Two of those were…