Day 22
I want to start sharing, but I don't want it to be annoying for either of us. I also don't want to chatter on about my daily trials and tribulations because I think they are somewhat monotonous.
My idea is that my future posts will begin with a twitter length blurb (140 characters) with details of the what where, followed by a brief paragraph (100 to 300 words) on some topic or character I've met. But to get us up to speed, here is an update below with a bit of the background.
Update:
I´m riding a 2007 Kawaskaki KLR 650 that I bought on ebay. I began my trip at the Maverellis residence in Phoenix, AZ. I entered mexico at Nogales with no problem. My riding days consist of a search for fuel, food, and directions. Border crossings further south have been long, hot, and trying for the most part - but some have been easy - I have crossed three so far. The people are great. The food is great. Mexico is big. Central America is tiny. Originally my plan was to ride to Buenos Aires, Argentina, but the trip has slowed way down and I´m now taking it one day and one country at a time. I have hugged the pacific coast during my ride through mexico, camping each night until I reached Oaxaca. My routine for camping is simple, once the sun starts to get low I begin my search. The plan is to have my tent up or at least know where I´m staying before it gets dark (because that´s when the monsters come out). I look for small farms or road-side eateries and I approach the owners and ask about camping in the area... or right there ¿Es poss-eee-blay aqui?. I have stayed at a couple of amazing farms and decent family owned cafes/food stops. I think my method is even safer than a hotel, but some might disagree. Once I arrived in Oaxaca I stayed at my first hostel, Casa De Angel, while I waited for some paperwork to get fedex'd from the states. I absolutely loved Oaxaca and I've changed my attitude about hostels- I keep meeting at least one interesting character at each one. I´m in La Libertad, El Salvador now, camping at a surf hostel near the beach and heading to Honduras next. I plan to head directly north into honduras instead of following the Pan American highway because I have heard countless warnings about the border crossing at into Honduras along the PanAm - nothing crazy, just lots of corruption and headaches. Ok, hopefully that will suffice as an update and in the future I will keep it even more concise. If you are thirsty for more or have a recommendation of a place to see or stay, please email me and we can paragraph volley.
I like you. I miss you.
-John
