Timeline: July 15, 2011 to December 15, 2011
Visit 13 Countries: United States, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, & Argentina
Modes of travel: Bus, train, walking, boat, car, truck, scooter, & return via airline
Route to follow: Paths created by indigenous tribes, Columbus, Cortez, Pizarro, Padre Kino, Fray Serra, other European explorers & pioneers
General strategy: Staying in most countries for two weeks, except Mexico (easy to visit from U.S.), Costa Rica (already explored extensively), and Panama. I will make arrangements to formally study four-weeks of Spanish: one week in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua; one week in either Ecuador, Peru, or Bolivia.
Budget: $1500 dollars a month ($1500 X 5 months = $7500). Contingency budget is $2000 month ($2000 X 5 months = $10,000). In addition, I project to have ready $1000 dollars for the return flight back to the US.
Documentation: I’ll keep a journal of significant events, people, and ideas. I’ll produce a travel blog to record weekly updates. I’ll take a laptop, kindle, ipod, & digital camera – no cell phone.
Uncle,
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you to begin your journey! There is nothing like the beginning of a journey into the unknown especially when you fly solo. You have made it incredibly convenient for me to live vicariously. You have such a gift when it comes to story-telling so I'm sure I will remain pleasantly entertained. You seem so very organized that I just can't wait to hear how your journey plays out. Much love and happy travels. P.S. Tell the world hello for me and that I might be along shorty. :)
Thanks Sarah for the words of encouragement. It's only a trip of 12,000 miles, so we won't even need a change of clothing. Hold on tight, we leave in two weeks. Oh yea, I've found an experienced "expedition leader" -- my 85 year old mom. She's coming as far as the medication holds out -- hers or mine? I already see you following in the rearview mirror . . . about to pass me up are you?
ReplyDeleteHi: Manny this is your cousin from Utah Christina Apodaca. Aunt Mary inform me of your journey and I found you web site I hope to continue to follow you on your wonderful journey. I tried to reach you by email but couldn't seem to so if you ever have any time and would like to write me personal feel free to at my email just.m.123@hotmail.com.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.