Finally I had to leave Cabo cause you could become an alcoholic staying there any longer. My liver needs a rest and am sure Rob is sick of me reminding him of the evil deeds he has done to me.
I mounted the yellow beast at 7:30 am for an easy first days ride north. Changed my route as I approached the turn off for Loretta and headed up there and then on to Mulege which was a 439 mile ride.
Could not find a decent place to stay, had gotten use to the luxuries of our hotel in Cabo and was tough to go back into a flea pit that quickly.
I was chatting with a cyclist asking him about accommodation and he invited me down to where he was staying, in a shack by the beach that Hurricane Odeile had destroyed. So finally got to use my camping gear for the first time. Omar is a young chap that is cycling 10 000 km around Mexico in six months, which is absolutely remarkable for me cause the roads are so dangerous and narrow in Baja and he even mentioned that when the big 18 wheelers come by they almost blow him off the road.
What's even more crazy is that their is this Scotsman that arrived today in town, that is running from Canada to Tierra del Fieugo which is the southern most point of South America. It has taken him three months so far and he runs 40 km a day pushing his cart !
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
2 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
3 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.