If you are to look up the definition of “tripping” you will find a number of meanings which include “travelling around”, “falling over” and “the experience of indulging in illicit substances”. I have to admit that the first two definitions were dominant features of our three weeks journey through Belize, Guatemala and Southern Mexico and if we were so inclined the last definition could have featured as well. For me, “falling over” became a major part of my experience and I have the bruises and scars to prove it!!! (more on this later).
My research paper completed and sent off to my supervisor, last exam at Uni finished and final presentation at Spanish school out of the way!!! I was now finally free to do some travel .
Backpacks in tow, Steve and I headed off on a midmorning flight to Cancun where we were to meet up with our Gecko tour. A three week trip through Belize, Guatemala and Southern Mexico.
After arriving at hour hotel and settling into a quite comfy room we headed down to the bar for a Margarita and cervesa while we waited for our first meeting with the group and our tour leader. It was fun watching everyone arrive and trying to guess if they were with the tour and where they were from. Actually out guesses were pretty spot on, the backpacks and hiking boots were a dead give-away.
Soon all members assembled and our new, bright and bubbly tour leader Paulina gave us a quick run down on the next couple of days before we headed off for our first dinner together, followed by an entertaining session in the local karaoke bar. (A very good way to break the ice). All in all they seems a pleasant group, mainly Australian with a couple from Canada and a variety of age groups.
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