In many ways Tegucigalpa is a typical, sprawling Central american metropolis. The streets are often snarled with fume-belching traffic, while the crowds are thick and the pace is frenetic. However, the setting is spectacular- the city is nestled in a valley surrounded by a ring of mountains. We are still not sure whether we can […]
In many ways Tegucigalpa is a typical, sprawling Central american metropolis. The streets are often snarled with fume-belching traffic, while the crowds are thick and the pace is frenetic. However, the setting is spectacular- the city is nestled in a valley surrounded by a ring of mountains. We are still not sure whether we can
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In many ways Tegucigalpa is a typical, sprawling Central american metropolis. The streets are often snarled with fume-belching traffic, while the crowds are thick and the pace is frenetic. However, the setting is spectacular- the city is nestled in a valley surrounded by a ring of mountains. We are still not sure whether we can
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After having a very nice breakfast, we drive 1 hour back to the Guatemala City Airport. During rush hour, this trip takes between 2 and 2 1/2 hours! Just too many cars. Service by the airport is in no relationship to the price they charge: price is high and service is slow! On the way
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Antigua remains far more than a tourist attraction. A place of rare beauty, major historical significance and vibrant culture, it is the country‘s one must-visit destination. Tikal is a real noisy place – especially when the jungle wakes up. But the different sounds are just fascinating and we enjoy it. Unfortunately there is no Cappuccino
Towering pyramids poke above the jungle‘s green canopy to catch the sun. Howler monkeys swing noisily through the branches of ancient trees as brightly colored parrots and toucans dart from perch to perch in a cacophony of squawks. In the morning the elevator in the hotel is still out of order; they are working on
With its size of 22‘966 km2, Belize is about half the size of Switzerland. Population is around 308‘000, about 25 times smaller than Switzerland. Languages spoken are Spanish, Creole and English (official language). The day begins really good: having a cup of good Nespresso coffee on the balcony of the hotel with the sun coming
Another long flight from Norfolk, VA to Chichen Itza. The main reason to go here are the fantastic Mayan ruins. We start with the light and sound snow in the evening Finally better weather and warmer! We take-off from Norfolk and air traffic is quite busy. No problem for our pilots and after reaching our
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Great to be back in the colonies!! It is so similar to our part of the world yet so different . Due to strong headwinds, the flight takes us 2 hours longer than planned. Norfolk, home of the US Navy – and great steak houses. The complimentary breakfast at the motel is not that great;
We leave Greenland with fascinating impressions and fond memories: the cruise in the icebergs, the remote location of Ilulissat, the look of its people and the immense size of this island. Happy Valley Goose Bay is a town of 7‘000 in Labrador, Canada. Another long flight ahead of us; 5 hours and the last