tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post9014097900125818458..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: In to Guatemala!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-40358988813218597492013-02-13T21:05:22.392-05:002013-02-13T21:05:22.392-05:00We were pretty happy with the way things went at t...We were pretty happy with the way things went at the border. We got there early and it wasn't busy so that helped a lot.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-67331173180859282372013-02-13T17:03:34.592-05:002013-02-13T17:03:34.592-05:00Yep, it was a pretty good price over all.
We didn...Yep, it was a pretty good price over all.<br /><br />We didn't purchase any, for third party insurance they wanted over $500 for the two weeks we were going be here for. We have parked the car and probably wouldn't take it out again until we leave.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-58011427588541622492013-02-13T16:59:46.412-05:002013-02-13T16:59:46.412-05:00It is fine if you can get a handler that won't...It is fine if you can get a handler that won't lead you astray. It is best to do your homework first and know where you need to go beforehand just so you know what the process is, like what Kevin had done.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-89748728257349607732013-02-13T16:52:25.949-05:002013-02-13T16:52:25.949-05:00Yep, it is pretty funny for sure!Yep, it is pretty funny for sure!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-76398883898654412262013-02-13T16:48:34.313-05:002013-02-13T16:48:34.313-05:00Thanks Teresa.Thanks Teresa.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-73714998485491046142013-02-13T16:47:50.843-05:002013-02-13T16:47:50.843-05:00Don't worry Chris the stories will be coming.Don't worry Chris the stories will be coming.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-16074423344436536192013-02-13T16:37:23.784-05:002013-02-13T16:37:23.784-05:00For the little bit of money it wasn't a bad id...For the little bit of money it wasn't a bad idea.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-81179931628682376682013-02-13T16:36:33.025-05:002013-02-13T16:36:33.025-05:00Oh they do, they just you don't want you selli...Oh they do, they just you don't want you selling your vehicle there or to over stay your visit, just like everywhere else in the world. They just go about it in a very confusing way.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-69965602168146700792013-02-13T16:26:36.928-05:002013-02-13T16:26:36.928-05:00Hope it helps. The only other thing I can say is ...Hope it helps. The only other thing I can say is if you use a "handler" don't let them take you anywhere else other than the buildings we mentioned, which would also include the photocoping place. There are many around and we were told if you use the one at the pharmacy you can actuallly see them doing the coping and then you are able to keep your documents in full view. The aduanas are in the CENTER of the street ahead, where there is a big building that you pass through on either the left or right. They'll have you run around the corner to the "bank" on the right side of that building. Let us know how things go once you have made it through.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-67065985802118117362013-02-13T16:11:04.523-05:002013-02-13T16:11:04.523-05:00Down here border crossing can be slow and tedious ...Down here border crossing can be slow and tedious so an hour was pretty good all things considered.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-18773099936776627692013-02-13T09:31:04.108-05:002013-02-13T09:31:04.108-05:00Now you are there and ready to have more fun.
Enj...Now you are there and ready to have more fun. <br />Enjoy your stay there.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-22525663674638344142013-02-13T04:01:09.468-05:002013-02-13T04:01:09.468-05:00We reckon anything less than 2 hours at borders is...We reckon anything less than 2 hours at borders is good so you did fine. Also agree that on occasions having a reasonably priced helper is worth it to keep others at bay and reduce a bit of stress on yourself. Steve & Glen Swatmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04609437645394919732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-28203277202657778242013-02-13T00:59:14.448-05:002013-02-13T00:59:14.448-05:0050 pesos is pretty cheap for the escort. Like you ...50 pesos is pretty cheap for the escort. Like you say, you could have done without him but what the heck, maybe he saved you a little time or confusion.<br /><br />What about car insurance?Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-80105713471516441912013-02-12T23:23:44.739-05:002013-02-12T23:23:44.739-05:00Sounds like money well worth it to have the "...Sounds like money well worth it to have the "handler" with you, just to keep off the other vultures.<br />A guy's gotta make a living somehow right?<br /><br />Great job walking through that, maybe someday we will head down that far but I doubt it. I'll just live vicariously through you!<br /><br />Take care!Karyn-Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441864113888457036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-19576723859882510972013-02-12T22:56:39.092-05:002013-02-12T22:56:39.092-05:00Got a kick out of the billboard sign in the upper ...Got a kick out of the billboard sign in the upper right hand corner of the last photo advertising all the same stores we shop in at our local malls here in PA - OshKosh, Polo Ralph Lauren, Carter's, Guess, and Gymboree. Love the mountain pic!<br />Connie in PAConnie and Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324923679408549696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-44144385213595578222013-02-12T21:50:35.896-05:002013-02-12T21:50:35.896-05:00Yaaaa! Well well done! Good for you guys - I'm...Yaaaa! Well well done! Good for you guys - I'm super intimidated by it all. No doubt you didn't sleep!<br /><br />Onwards!Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-69883617414204106182013-02-12T20:34:15.499-05:002013-02-12T20:34:15.499-05:00Can't wait to thear the rest of the story. Op...Can't wait to thear the rest of the story. Opening a new door!living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-30178675044397869452013-02-12T19:22:51.129-05:002013-02-12T19:22:51.129-05:00Probably not too bad to use the "helper"...Probably not too bad to use the "helper" the first time. I suspect you probably didn't really have to park in the lot, but since they checked the serial number it is probably for the best.<br /><br />Wandering Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06189837920805924625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-35061002652779488182013-02-12T19:20:41.981-05:002013-02-12T19:20:41.981-05:00You'd think they would be welcoming you with w...You'd think they would be welcoming you with welcome arms to spend your Canadian money!RV Khronicles of Kevelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612195786405870520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-15278003722080275592013-02-12T17:46:47.645-05:002013-02-12T17:46:47.645-05:00Thanks for all the detail, Kevin. This is very hel...Thanks for all the detail, Kevin. This is very helpful to us as we'll be doing the same thing in a few weeks and just reading what the steps were and how you handled the "handlers" was really good stuff to know before hand. If you have any other advice for us, please write me at: bcarleton@mac.com. All the best! Bonnie and Dave tooAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12538926091151200242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-48104695378017608192013-02-12T17:18:29.076-05:002013-02-12T17:18:29.076-05:00Jumpin. Well, I guess if you've made it that ...Jumpin. Well, I guess if you've made it that far, you may as well go all the way. Not sure I'd have the patience. <br />I have to bite my tongue just getting back into Canada!Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523653271715366168noreply@blogger.com