“Twenty Minutes”; and No Bathrooms on the Bus – Getting from Ecuador to Colombia

May 6, 2022May 7, 2022 ~ Activated Adventurers ~ Leave a comment

Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito, Ecuador is a relatively new facility, having opened in 2013. It replaced the former airport of the same name, which became obsolete when it could not be expanded any further because of the surrounding mountainous terrain. But it was at least conveniently located, near the heart of town. This … Continue reading “Twenty Minutes”; and No Bathrooms on the Bus – Getting from Ecuador to Colombia

Guatemala City to Quito, Ecuador

February 13, 2022February 15, 2022 ~ Activated Adventurers ~ 1 Comment

Let's face it, we've often gotten an image of Latin American countries as dangerous places. Such impressions are rooted in long outdated events like civil wars, or in the Hollywood staple of the drug trade -- which does indeed exist, but rarely has a violent impact on ordinary citizens. In regards to Guatemala, the capital … Continue reading Guatemala City to Quito, Ecuador

Getting From Cancun to Lake Atitlán, Guatemala

December 31, 2021January 1, 2022 ~ Activated Adventurers ~ Leave a comment

We had an early morning flight from Cancun to Guatemala City; and from there, we had to get to the village of Santa Cruz la Laguna at Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. This was a long, rather complicated process with several hurdles to overcome. The first problem was just getting to the airport. As we've mentioned … Continue reading Getting From Cancun to Lake Atitlán, Guatemala