Chris writes: We woke to bright sunshine from our river side location at Rio Dolce Puente for our last day in Guatemala before heading to El Salvador tomorrow. We spent a couple of hours on admin which involved an exchange of e mails with the hotel which we have reserved in Esquel mid-way down the … Continue reading Day 16 Wednesday 10th October: 1.5mpg blows the fuel budget! →

Morning in our jungle hideaway was overcast, hot and humid so had a relaxing start by the river. The Carlow fleet upgrades continued, this time to a Sea Ray 375 with twin 300bhp diesels and our most powerful vehicle yet!  Captain Frankie was supported by his able seaman Victor for our trip down the Rio … Continue reading Day 15 Tuesday 9th October: Livingston I presume? →

Having enjoyed a splendid dinner at Panza Verde Restaurant in Antigua last night, John and Chris woke to find they were possibly suffering from the eponymous condition (green belly) although I’m sure the restaurant was in no way responsible. So it was with a certain amount of trepidation that they agreed to leave the sanctuary … Continue reading Day 14 8th October 2018: And now we are four (for a while) →

Chris writes: After a somewhat frustrating night not being able to get a TV channel or Radio commentary on the Japanese F1 GP, (well done Lewis), we woke to a brighter morning but Volcanoes around the lake were still playing Peek a Boo with us. Our plan for the day was to return to Frankie's … Continue reading Day 13 Sunday 7th October: On the road (PanAmerican Highway) again →

John writes: yet again cloud covered volcanoes greeted our day but there was little wind and it was warm so a good morning for our boat trip. Hugo, our diminutive Mayan captain escorted us to the nearby jetty and we sped across a calm Lake Atatlan on our 4 hour trip to visit 3 different … Continue reading Day 12 Saturday 6th October: Large lake, small ladies and big smiles →