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Finally on my way...Central America bound
Well, after about a year of planing and organizing, i will be leaving Florida this weekend for a border crossing at Pharr, TX Monday July 8th. I have downsized my business, sold most material stuff i don't need and stored some personal items. If i stumble across some place i like maybe i'll just stay for a bit or maybe forever. Most of my friends and family think i have totally lost my mind. I have been told over and over how dangerous it is in Mexico and Central America. I keep pointing out the crime statistics in most US cities which are just as ugly but most Americans don't seem to be bothered by that. Anyway, i thank all of the contributors on this site who have given me real knowledge and confidence to make this motorcycle adventure. Hope to meet some of you along the way.
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Have a great ride, you up to see great places and to meet wonderful people on the road.
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Heads up for mosquitoes along the coast. Very bad this year, plague after plague. Skip the hammock camping, don't tempt a case of dengue.

Very low on the fun meter scale!
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Your trip sounds terrific!

Keep us posted regularly! Have you thought about a blog site?
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Good luck mate. Don't listen to these boring people trying to stop! Go for it!

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Good luck mate. Don't listen to these boring people trying to stop! Go for it!

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Boring people? You live in London, I live here in Mexico. A simple heads up regarding the local dengue fever epidemic is merely an advisory and not trying to stop someone.

Also, mayoral elections are happening on Sunday in many municipalities throughout Mexico. It is tense in a few states and you might find a few road blocks or protests depending on outcomes. Just another heads up.

It's called local rider knowledge and info, never boring, often useful.
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Your trip sounds terrific!

Keep us posted regularly! Have you thought about a blog site?
Yes, i may do a separate blog. I'll post the site here when i get it up and running.
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Well, after about a year of planing and organizing, i will be leaving Florida this weekend for a border crossing at Pharr, TX Monday July 8th. I have downsized my business, sold most material stuff i don't need and stored some personal items. If i stumble across some place i like maybe i'll just stay for a bit or maybe forever. Most of my friends and family think i have totally lost my mind. I have been told over and over how dangerous it is in Mexico and Central America. I keep pointing out the crime statistics in most US cities which are just as ugly but most Americans don't seem to be bothered by that. Anyway, i thank all of the contributors on this site who have given me real knowledge and confidence to make this motorcycle adventure. Hope to meet some of you along the way.
I can't believe it, that is so dangerous and irresponsible to leave your own country to go and enjoy others

Don't listen to the news, listen to the locals and make sure you take your time.

There is actually a huge wealth of information to be had here, we can give you anything from our experience as a traveller but local knowledge will make your trip!!!
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You will have an amazing time! My husband and I rode to the middle part of Mexico last summer with our 50 pound dog. We were told 1. Don't take the dog, big mistake. 2. It is very dangerous, you could get killed.
Despite all of the negative, we proceeded forward and went. Had the most amazing, incredible time ever. Taking the dog was an added bonus. We are going again this fall and will head to South America. (with our dog) Our blog is bentleysbigadventure.com.
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Well, after about a year of planing and organizing, i will be leaving Florida this weekend for a border crossing at Pharr, TX Monday July 8th. I have downsized my business, sold most material stuff i don't need and stored some personal items. If i stumble across some place i like maybe i'll just stay for a bit or maybe forever. Most of my friends and family think i have totally lost my mind. I have been told over and over how dangerous it is in Mexico and Central America. I keep pointing out the crime statistics in most US cities which are just as ugly but most Americans don't seem to be bothered by that. Anyway, i thank all of the contributors on this site who have given me real knowledge and confidence to make this motorcycle adventure. Hope to meet some of you along the way.
COOL!!! you´ll love Guatemala! just try to avoid to ride at nights in the little villages and in red zones and you will be just fine. And if you need anything in your time in Guatemala you can contact me. Be safe and have fun!!!
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Hola Astockjoc,

If you come to Nicaragua I recommend you to visit León as well.

I can offer you as well a cheap and safe accommodation in the case you need one and a lot of information for your trip.

Here you can see where we are:

Where we are - Bike-Nicaragua, geführte Motorradtouren, guided Motorbike-tours

Good journey

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Hi majo. We are going to be soon in Guatemala. I might drop you a line for some questions ! Cheers, Ian. Myroadisyourroad.tumblr.com
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