Today we made our way across the border and into Kyrgyzstan, the country I have been looking forward to ever since seeing that photo. It is a shame that we didn’t see more of Uzbekistan as there is so much to see but it Dragoman do offer a segment of […]
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Into Costa Rica
There was only one minibus available to take us to the 730 ferry to the Nicaraguan mainland today but somehow we managed to all fit inside with our bags on top. The ride back to the mainland was just as calm even though there was a strong wind blowing this […]
Crossing into Nicaragua
I’m now in Nicaragua, which is the country I’ve been looking forward to visiting the most on this trip, but so far all we’ve done is travel so I haven’t had a chance to see too much yet. Our journey started at 7am with a chicken bus from right outside […]
Into Honduras
Today was a very long day of travelling. We were due to leave Antigua at 5 so I got up at 4 to repack my bags ready for the trip ahead. Unfortunately one of our group was a little late getting ready so by the time we reached the Guatemala […]
Africa Day 16 – Back to Kenya
I got up before 6 to have an early shower before all of the hot water was used up and, after falling down the big hole in the campsite, found it to be a nice and very hot shower. There was then time for a quick breakfast and last minute […]
Africa Day 10 – Kigali Genocide Memorial
Today was a very long day but one that would show us so many things and be memorable for good and bad reasons. I woke up really early in an attempt to have a nice shower before everybody used the hot water but fell down a ditch that ran across […]
Africa Day 5 – Into Uganda
Another early start today, with breakfast at 530, in an attempt to make it to the border early. It wasn’t far to the border but we expected it to take some time due to all the processes that needed to be undertaken. We made a quick stop at Webuye, near […]