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Guatemala

March 10, 2011 Written by AdvSprtJanet

We crossed into Guatemala, where the female customs officer was very official until Tom showed her pictures of our grandchildren, suddenly she was just a “mom” and wanted to see more after which she called a security guard to escort us to the front of the line. We were through in no time. Thank you [...]

Belize- unique central in America

February 26, 2011 Written by AdvSprtJanet

Belize is a tiny country, and home to the world’s second largest barrier reef. It is a Scuba divers paradise with warm waters, and a treasure house of marine and coral life. Dolphins, turtles, manta rays, harmless sharks and barracuda swim beneath the iridescent waters and we were eager to swim amongst these animals. We [...]

Mainland Mexico

January 31, 2011 Written by AdvSprtJanet

We camped just south of Mazatlan and headed across the bay in a water taxi the following morning. Heading for the old historical district, we entered the beautifully restored Teatro Angela Peralta and while we were in the theatre a dance group was rehearsing and we were treated to a private performance in the beautiful [...]

Baja Mexico

December 28, 2010 Written by AdvSprtJanet

We arrived at the Tecate border post, and driving slowly towards the barrier the green light went on, the barrier was raised and the border guards waved us through into Mexico. “Is that it, are we now in Mexico?” Tom asked. I wasn’t sure, that was way too easy after everything we had read. We [...]

Las Vegas to Southern California

December 15, 2010 Written by AdvSprtJanet

We had heard so much about the casinos in Las Vegas so we were excited to be entering our first one on the strip. As we entered the casino, we watched a man leaving the toilet and walking away. “What on earth does he have hanging out of his pants?” Tom asked. I smiled, “It [...]

New Orleans to Las Vegas

November 29, 2010 Written by AdvSprtJanet

We arrived in San Antonio the most historic city in Texas. San Antonio’s old Spanish flavour, multicultural heritage and is site of the famous Alamo Mission. “Remember the Alamo!” was the battle cry that inspired Texans during their war for independence against Mexico (1835-1836). Arriving at the Alamo, we watched the movie “Introducing The Alamo,” [...]