tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post1906925962152993929..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: IndecisionKevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-90850306602347341252013-01-31T23:42:25.918-05:002013-01-31T23:42:25.918-05:00I wouldn't say we have all the time in the wor...I wouldn't say we have all the time in the world but we do have time to explore a small part of Guatemala. I am sure after seeing part of it we will want to come back next year and see even more of it.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-81806924955950712032013-01-31T10:06:44.899-05:002013-01-31T10:06:44.899-05:00Best of all is that they have all the time in the ...Best of all is that they have all the time in the world. take the desicion will be best for you. regardspaco y otyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00505860024172534253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-60760629694913376402013-01-31T08:31:02.390-05:002013-01-31T08:31:02.390-05:00Sherman is probably missing us but I am sure he is...Sherman is probably missing us but I am sure he isn't missing the topes that he would have had to go over.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-40218924543440072922013-01-31T08:29:33.324-05:002013-01-31T08:29:33.324-05:00It is pretty much, we would have fun which ever wa...It is pretty much, we would have fun which ever way we decided.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-90366707424199907782013-01-31T08:28:19.972-05:002013-01-31T08:28:19.972-05:00Thanks Bonnie, it was great spending time with you...Thanks Bonnie, it was great spending time with you guys as well. Hope you are enjoying the beach just a little further south of us. Enjoy your travels, we are following along.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-62901293234821770162013-01-31T08:26:09.384-05:002013-01-31T08:26:09.384-05:00We are going to go for it Chris, we remember you t...We are going to go for it Chris, we remember you telling us how you enjoyed it!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-39818365253692002452013-01-30T23:21:34.697-05:002013-01-30T23:21:34.697-05:00Ah, two differences. The motorhome is on a 10 year...Ah, two differences. The motorhome is on a 10 year permit and we can leave it behind because it is not tied to our passport or tourist visas. The car is on the new program that began in Mexico in late 2011 where you have to pay a deposit (around $300 dollars in our case) and it is refunded when you remove the car from the country. If you don't you risk losing the deposit.<br /><br />And we like pleasing our blog readers!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-75291653389465843562013-01-30T23:12:02.256-05:002013-01-30T23:12:02.256-05:00So if you are not supposed to leave the country wi...So if you are not supposed to leave the country without taking the car how do you leave without taking Sherman who also has a Mexico permit. If you remember we left our motorhome in Yucatan and back packed into Central America and that was easy to sort. Not sure about the bus idea, kind of negates the whole reason you took the car with you. <br />Final thought is that having read all the comments you should do what you and Ruth really want to do and not do anything just because you have said you were going to or to please the blog readers!Steve & Glen Swatmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04609437645394919732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-30022872705754073332013-01-30T22:41:27.243-05:002013-01-30T22:41:27.243-05:00I wanted to post a reply but it took forever to ge...I wanted to post a reply but it took forever to get to the end :) I have only one thing to say: Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala! Go for it! More will follow.living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-90832088640373752822013-01-30T22:26:44.469-05:002013-01-30T22:26:44.469-05:00Hi guys, Such a great photo of the Sunset Hotel. H...Hi guys, Such a great photo of the Sunset Hotel. Hope you are both staying healthy and enjoying your stay there. Was so great to have time with you there and in Acapulco, Playa Ventana and Puerto Escondido. You two are the best!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12538926091151200242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-26133528636790456552013-01-30T22:09:48.736-05:002013-01-30T22:09:48.736-05:00Sounds like it is a no lose situation, both option...Sounds like it is a no lose situation, both options sound great.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263191567454481794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-11425715280577592832013-01-30T18:57:59.327-05:002013-01-30T18:57:59.327-05:00And if you enjoyed SMA but felt it was just a wee ...And if you enjoyed SMA but felt it was just a wee bit too developed you will enjoy La Antigua even more. I know this sounds absurd, but I suspect you will even enjoy the great Guatemalan coffee and near perfect view of the volcano at, of all places, McDonalds.:Wandering Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06189837920805924625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-72855380803780595282013-01-30T17:55:13.254-05:002013-01-30T17:55:13.254-05:00Yeah, I think we would probably spend about $400 m...Yeah, I think we would probably spend about $400 more for the month than if we don't go to Guatemala. So not a big deal in the whole scheme of things.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-80803298943447584562013-01-30T17:53:34.829-05:002013-01-30T17:53:34.829-05:00"...it's not like you guys to give up on ...<i>"...it's not like you guys to give up on the opportunity for an adventure."</i><br /><br />Thanks for reminding us! I think we're heading further south!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-50903959201178225672013-01-30T17:51:50.990-05:002013-01-30T17:51:50.990-05:00Uh huh. Exactly why we were having second thoughts...Uh huh. Exactly why we were having second thoughts.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-7663353239672666742013-01-30T17:51:33.385-05:002013-01-30T17:51:33.385-05:00Thanks Paul, hopefully we can visit you one day!Thanks Paul, hopefully we can visit you one day!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-66083588086428703552013-01-30T17:51:09.862-05:002013-01-30T17:51:09.862-05:00Thanks for voting Janis! I think our readers suppo...Thanks for voting Janis! I think our readers support the idea of going to Guatemala!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-1864399630258627202013-01-30T17:50:32.368-05:002013-01-30T17:50:32.368-05:00I think we're coming south Mike. Would be very...I think we're coming south Mike. Would be very cool to do the hike with you!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-5024875402376814682013-01-30T17:49:34.032-05:002013-01-30T17:49:34.032-05:00"...who knows what the future will bring.&quo...<i>"...who knows what the future will bring."</i><br /><br />Yep, correct Contessa. I think we're heading further south.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-39061715273919892952013-01-30T17:48:28.189-05:002013-01-30T17:48:28.189-05:00Yes, we should just go for it!Yes, we should just go for it!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-28755166085054840162013-01-30T17:47:45.233-05:002013-01-30T17:47:45.233-05:00Ultimately, yes. Thinking we were just having a la...Ultimately, yes. Thinking we were just having a lazy morning and didn't have any ambition at the time. Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-9947802639341751052013-01-30T16:27:11.560-05:002013-01-30T16:27:11.560-05:00Boy I can see why you are having trouble with this...Boy I can see why you are having trouble with this one. I would too. Is there any chance you would get to Guatamala any other time or way? Seems like you really wanted to see it and do that trek but that really is a long way to go. Can the budget handle it?Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-12206849898191058062013-01-30T15:38:12.733-05:002013-01-30T15:38:12.733-05:00Great idea Hugh, and one that we would have consid...Great idea Hugh, and one that we would have considered except that because of our Mexico vehicle permit, we are not supposed to leave the country without taking the car with us! Now, whether or not they catch this in practice is up in the air.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-69685281632155994012013-01-30T15:26:23.958-05:002013-01-30T15:26:23.958-05:00Finish a week in Puerto, drive to Oaxaca City, spe...Finish a week in Puerto, drive to Oaxaca City, spend the time you want there. Leave the Little Blue Car at the Hotel. Get on the Ado GL evening bus from Oaxaca to Tapachula. Leave the driving to them. <br /><br />Spend your time in Guatamala, Get back on the evening Ado GL bus to Oaxaca City and continue on your merry way. <br /><br />Hugh in Dallas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-28452065311641803382013-01-30T15:12:13.701-05:002013-01-30T15:12:13.701-05:00From reading your blog for the last few years, its...From reading your blog for the last few years, its not like you guys to give up the opportunity for an adventure. Do you think it might be that you feel like you've traveled enough this year and are ready for some slower relaxing time. I'm guessing there's a lot to do in Guatemala and the 1,000 miles to get there. Maybe another year when you have more time would be better. Just a thought.RV Khronicles of Kevelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612195786405870520noreply@blogger.com