On this
trip we traveled to Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Panama and Colombia.
We left NY for Miami Florida, where we spent a few days relaxing on
the beach (we needed to relax before we went on vacation). We then
jumped on a cruise ship from Miami to Key West and then on to Cancun.
It was a four day cruise, of which we were able to spend two days, until
we had to get off in Cancun to begin our trip. It was a bit more
exciting then just flying direct to Mexico.
We spent the first two weeks in Playa del Carmen attending various
time share presentations, .. enjoying the free food and drinks they
provided to listen to their presentation. We also enjoyed the
$150.00 we were paid for the 2 hours
Afterwards we headed to Utila, Honduras where we stayed on a small
Caye and learned how to scuba dive from Captain Morgan's Dive Center.
It was an amazing experience obtaining our basic scuba certification,
seeing quite a few fish, relaxing on the carless caye watching the
sunset in the Caribbean.
Onwards to Antigua, Guatemala where we spent 6 weeks taking Spanish
lessons, 20 hours per week for a mere $45. Our school was amazing
with the teachers extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We took
salsa lessons, traveled around the city to other villages and towns
nearby. It was a beautiful city with a very international feel.
We really enjoyed our time here. My parents visited us for three
weeks, spending time in Antigua as well as traveling around Guatemala
with them. Rich Reid also came to visit us and then came back to Antigua
and stayed with us for about a week, sleeping on the floor in our small
apartment. It was amazing to have so many visitors while we were
there, and made the trip even more enjoyable.
Next was Cali Colombia where we spent a few weeks with my family, as
well as seeing the sites of Cali. We had an amazing time with
everyone, spending nights chatting, telling stories and having a few
laughs. Overall we wished we could have stayed for longer, ... as
there is nothing like being with my family there. It was the
highlight of the trip.
Lastly we headed to Panama, where we spent about 10 days traveling to
both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts, as well as Panama City. We
enjoyed our time on the islands in the pacific where we got to do the
most amazing snorkeling, and just relaxed on the barren beach. It
was a nice way to end the trip.
Heading back to the states, we stopped for a night in Miami Beach
before heading back to NY for Christmas and the New Year.
Overall it was an amazing trip with great memories. |