Comments on: It’s good to be home

By: Ted Nelson

Ted Nelson — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:03:52 +0000

Missed your absence, but look forward to the posts inspired by your trip. Welcome back.

By: Andy Jarosz

Andy Jarosz — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 12:49:09 +0000

Thanks to all for the kind comments I need to get started I guess.

Theodora, like you I never had trouble with border staff until the last few trips. I guess it depends on the crossings. Entering or leaving Laos or Cambodia by land seems to involve a set of $1 ‘processing fees’; many of the Guatemalan officials are known to charge a $3 ‘entry fee’, even to citizens of neighbouring countries; and travelling between central Asian countries, the fines for ‘incorrect passport stamps’ can be over $50. Here’s hoping we keep finding the nice guys on duty.

By: Theodora (Travels with a Nine Year Old)

Theodora (Travels with a Nine Year Old) — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 01:21:45 +0000

I’ve never had problems with border staff anywhere. Maybe it’s being lucky, or not looking like a typical backpacker, whatever that may be… But glad you enjoyed your six weeks’ freedom, and very interested in reading what comes next.

By: Barbara Weibel

Barbara Weibel — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:00:47 +0000

I have SO missed reading your posts. While I’m happy that you had the opportunity to travel for 6 weeks, I am really looking forward to reading your stories again on a regular basis. Welcome home!

By: Smita

Smita — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 04:30:22 +0000

Wow Andy!!!… welcome back…looking forward to some great posts.

By: Genie

Genie — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 01:27:20 +0000

Can’t wait to hear your stories. I used to study Mayan history and wanted to go to Guatemala but Mexico City was the furthest south I got. Fill me in!

By: Gwen McCauley

Gwen McCauley — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:13:44 +0000

Gosh, Andy, for a minute I thought you were about to announce you were done with blogging! Now that would have been a shame. But whew, sounds like you’re here to stay. I so look forward to all your stories, told as only you can. Welcome back.

Gwen

By: Andy Jarosz

Andy Jarosz — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:12:22 +0000

I must admit to enjoying the refried beans, for the first month at least. Of the 7 border crossings 6 were in and out of Guatemala to get to Copan in Honduras and then El Salvador, so it’s not quite as crazy as it appears.

By: Nicolas

Nicolas — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:03:19 +0000

Mmmm I miss those rice and beans for breakfast.
Wasn’t 6 weeks a little short to cross 7 borders?