Category Archives: Gear

Rocinante Redux

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Henry

Our van has been a stalwart, faithful conveyance. For the most part. It’s taken us along highways, byways and barely-there-ways. It does have its share of quirks and idiosyncrasies: early on, the driver’s window stopped working and needed to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Gear, Guatemala, Preparation | 4 Comments

Getting around in Antigua

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Henry

And now for something completely different. Personal transport in Antigua is interesting, and pretty cool. A few people have cars, but not many. The streets are all paved with black volcanic rock, and are none too smooth (think of cobblestone), … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Gear, photos | 5 Comments

Costco México

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Elizabeth

Costco in Mexico is pretty much exactly the same as Costco in the States. Same giant jugs of detergent, giant boxes of Cheerios, huge pumpkin pies. You can even buy a neon sign for your shop, just like at home. … Continue reading →

Posted in Gear, Mexico | 3 Comments

Cooling Our Heels – Updated

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Henry

The van is almost ready. The seller has been as thorough and frantic about putting it into the best possible condition as Elizabeth was about making our house nice and clean and tidy and fixed for our friends staying there … Continue reading →

Posted in Gear, photos, Preparation | 4 Comments

The Van

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Henry

One of those early things that just fell into place was a van to take us all over. The original plan had been to acquire such a vehicle in the States and drive it all the way. The problems in … Continue reading →

Posted in Gear, Preparation | 12 Comments