Left Samuc at 7 am after having fruit and granola at the hostel, Cisco had told me not to take the short cut road, so I took it .Road was closed for and we had to wait luckily cause my pannier had broken open and thankfully I did not lose anything..Fixed that hopefully and then it was time to go, the road was a knarly rocky road that I shouldn't have been on but was spectacular going through the mountains and villages. Was heading downhill when a hi- lux was coming up the one track loaded with 18 people , I moved over and was on the loose stones and down I went. The guys jumped out and picked up my bike while I gathered my self and my camera and off I went gingerly back on the track.
After travelling 40 miles in 4 hours on this knarly rocky damn road I came to halt cause some trees had fallen across it. So much for the short cut, so back I went now uphill , back to where I started. Along the way I encountered a guy who had strung a rope across the road and wanted 25 qeutzales ($3) and I told him I did not comprehendo and after ten minutes arguing he lowered the rope in frustration. Five hours later I was back where I started and now it was 1 pm. Battled my way through the towns cause there is no signage whatsoever and then came to a standstill cause they were demonstrating and closed the road for the day. I explained to some of the leaders of the pack that I needed to get to Flores which was 5 hours away and that I am just a tourist and by holding me won't help their cause. I pleaded in the 10 Spanish words I know and then they started arguing amongst them selves and told me To go , rapido, then they cheered me on and off I went, but they didn't let any of their countryman through. I guess the government hasn't paid them in 6 months so they were not happy.
The road was excellent no potholes the whole way thankfully cause I did 3 hours in the dark following a Toyota Hi lux all the way to Flores arriving at 8:30am , 13 hour ride ! *@$€₩#&÷%.
Excellent trip saw much more than would have seen with out Adventure Life's help.
Anonymous traveler
2 days ago
Erin made things easier than I thought possible. So good at answering questions in a timely manner and explaining all. I feel she looks out for me.
Fran Folkman
2 days ago
Very personable and knowledgeable! Able to answer questions and provide advice based on personal experiences.
Robert Thompson
2 days ago
Erin is a seasoned travel planner and is very personable. She is a good listener and uses our questions and concerns to make the trip just as we want it. She is very good at moving the booking process along and meticulous with the details.
This is why we came back to have her plan this trip for us.
Lynn Oveson
2 days ago
Erin C. was incredibly helpful and thorough. I had answers immediately or within the same day.