tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post788440465095689360..comments2024-03-16T20:29:10.881-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: From the border to Quetzaltenango (Xela)Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-73242516969081112712013-02-14T09:40:44.493-05:002013-02-14T09:40:44.493-05:00We were certainly happy to have the little blue ca...We were certainly happy to have the little blue car with us and not the Sherman. The hostel is pretty basic but it has everything we need and the people we are meeting are super nice and friendly. A real United Nations place here.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-22677138489211814902013-02-14T09:36:52.559-05:002013-02-14T09:36:52.559-05:00First impressions have been great. We are looking...First impressions have been great. We are looking forward to seeing more of what this area has to offer. If it is anything like what we have seen so far I can definitely see us coming back another year to explore more of Guatemala.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-57139007073808359982013-02-14T09:34:28.859-05:002013-02-14T09:34:28.859-05:00Thanks Mike, that is exactly what it was for. We ...Thanks Mike, that is exactly what it was for. We have seen some of the unpainted school buses here as well now.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-63508546127783864522013-02-14T09:31:03.779-05:002013-02-14T09:31:03.779-05:00So far very friendly and helpful. No problem with...So far very friendly and helpful. No problem with the police. Hardly saw any the day we drove here. We have seen a number police driving around the city since then though.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-78042679406013167792013-02-14T09:24:06.153-05:002013-02-14T09:24:06.153-05:00Definitely not a relaxing drive.Definitely not a relaxing drive.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-34712097438658461042013-02-14T09:21:57.992-05:002013-02-14T09:21:57.992-05:00Not so easy Elaine. First off, it is a very much ...Not so easy Elaine. First off, it is a very much a cash society here so very few places take debit or credit cards. Second, you won't find very many Walmarts and if you do, American and Canadain debit cards won't work in their stores, only their Guatemalan cards do and from asking around there is no cash back done here.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-44860012109198247112013-02-14T09:09:37.584-05:002013-02-14T09:09:37.584-05:00We asked about this after and you are right that i...We asked about this after and you are right that is exactly what they were celebrating.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-60668398939217709512013-02-13T21:33:18.497-05:002013-02-13T21:33:18.497-05:00Annnnnnddddddd were IN! Good job on the roads! Do...Annnnnnddddddd were IN! Good job on the roads! Don't think Caballito would like those elevation climbs either. Score on the hostel!Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-69382668106553466702013-02-13T12:40:02.921-05:002013-02-13T12:40:02.921-05:00I look forward to hearing your overall impressions...I look forward to hearing your overall impressions as you guys seem to be pretty level headed.CAEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04965649460596033617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-51333130427767433982013-02-13T11:27:11.027-05:002013-02-13T11:27:11.027-05:00The kids were dressed for Carnival/Mardi Gras I am...The kids were dressed for Carnival/Mardi Gras I am sure. We had a couple parades of school kids here yesterday for the same thing at Lake Atitlan. <br /><br />The buses are mostly US school busses. Here in Panajachel some haven't been painted yet and still have the name of the school district on the side. Wandering Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06189837920805924625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-38617529483890847262013-02-13T10:36:58.835-05:002013-02-13T10:36:58.835-05:00Looks like a great place, be careful on those hill...Looks like a great place, be careful on those hills. Hope you all have a great time. Sam & Donna..Sam&Donna Weibelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405315775347233295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-68378112874392660912013-02-13T09:55:35.479-05:002013-02-13T09:55:35.479-05:00How were the people in general? Open and nice? I...How were the people in general? Open and nice? I know you just got there, but anything on police or transit cops?<br /><br />Looks great so far. I can't wait to see more.living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-31375641714069685002013-02-13T09:40:49.031-05:002013-02-13T09:40:49.031-05:00Those wining roads and traffic would sure keep you...Those wining roads and traffic would sure keep you busy trying to find you way around.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-29091079207176796382013-02-13T09:38:27.635-05:002013-02-13T09:38:27.635-05:00gorgeous pictures....good luck on the $ situation....gorgeous pictures....good luck on the $ situation..maybe you can find a walmart lol and get cash back after buying a pack of gum? We don't use any ATMS here we use the walmart or windixie they give cash back and it costs nothing..Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13697546364119777641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-86287744001440439942013-02-13T09:16:14.557-05:002013-02-13T09:16:14.557-05:00I wonder if the school kids were having a Mardi Gr...I wonder if the school kids were having a Mardi Gras parade for Fat Tuesday. Beautiful scenery.RV Khronicles of Kevelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612195786405870520noreply@blogger.com