Welcome To Gringotenengo
When we first visited Guatemala, back in the late 80s, Gringotenengo was used as a pejorative for a few of the towns around Lake Atitlán, such as Atitlán and Panajachel, which tended to be overrun…
El Pípila
Towering over Guanajuato is the massive pink sandstone statue of El Pípila, a hero of the Mexican revolution. Clocking in at 20 meters tall, the statue can be seen from almost anywhere in the city.…
El Museo De Las Momias
It says something about Guanajauto, although I’m not certain precisely what, that its prime tourist attraction is a positively gruesome display of mummies. What distinguishes the Guanajuato mummies from your standard issue Egyptian mummies is…
Guanajuato: A Mass Of Igneous WTF
This is the second time we’ve transitioned out of the US. The first was when we started this folly and left for Oaxaca. Our response to that transition was roughly, “Holy shit, we’re really doing…
Back In The USSA
It seems most likely that when we’re done traveling we’ll return to the United States. We could fall in love with a Thai beach community or a Mexican prison, but it seems most likely that…
Doing The Math
I’ve written a lot about the logistics of our hobo lifestyle, but I haven’t really shared anything about the economics. Unsurprisingly, I keep a detailed spreadsheet of our expenses. I thought it might be helpful…
Hips Don’t Lie
We hadn’t expected to return to the States until our daughter Ruby’s wedding in October, but that was before Dorothy’s hips gave out. Our strategy for medical management was to pay local retail for normal…
Mahahual – Heaven Or Hell?
As it happens, the answer to that question depends entirely on what day you’re there. The Mexican government opened a cruise ship dock at Mahhahual in 2001, which absolutely transformed the little village. I guess…
Vernacular Design In Chetumal
Chetumal is all about poured concrete. Although I have no documentary proof, it must be because of the salt air. The paint on the concrete may fade or chip, but the structures retain their integrity.…
Bacalar: La Laguna De Los Siete Colores
Laguna Bacalar is a crystal clear lagoon under 40 minutes by bus from Chetumal. It was created when a series of cenotes collapsed into one another, making the largest freshwater lake in Mexico. It’s long…