Honduras - Copan
We took a $40 luxury bus from Antigua, Guatemala to Copan, Honduras at 3:30am (changing buses at Guatemala City). It was the nicest bus I´ve ever been on! It had first class seats in the front (bigger seats - only three in a row) and had a steward serving us breakfast. The driver´s seat was completely blocked off with a door - kind of like a plane.
On the way back to Guatemala City for our flight to Costa Rica, since I blew the budget on the hotel, we took the 6 hour $10 minivan ride. Joke from Lonely Planet (a.k.a the Bible) - Q:¨How many people can you fit in a Central American minivan?¨ A: ¨One more.¨ Absolutely true! All our bags were tied to the top of the minivan, and we were squeezed in real tight. 
Copan is known for its Mayan ruins, but the town itself was very charming as well. Though I had a slight breakdown (the stinking bathroom was the last straw) and made us check into the nicest hotel in town ($58). We are high rollers.
The $58 hotel room -
View from the hotel room - Copan's central park. 
On the way back to Guatemala City for our flight to Costa Rica, since I blew the budget on the hotel, we took the 6 hour $10 minivan ride. Joke from Lonely Planet (a.k.a the Bible) - Q:¨How many people can you fit in a Central American minivan?¨ A: ¨One more.¨ Absolutely true! All our bags were tied to the top of the minivan, and we were squeezed in real tight.
These are pictures of Copan ruins -
Bonus Item - Tuk-Tuk. Kind of like a golf cart, but more exciting.
3 comments:
Looks awesome. I'm sorry to hear about the bedbugs though. When you guys come back, we are going to have to burn everything you bring back with you in case any try to come back with you. I'm still trying to talk Gabe into letting me meet you someplace later in the summer/fall. I did renew my passport though so I'll be good to go as soon. :)
Kathy
A week between posts is unacceptable. Some of us are trying to live vicariously through your adventures. Please get with the program.
Kathy..I think Gabe is just jealous he can't join you.
Kevin..I've been having technical difficulties [painfully slow internet connection]. Now stop surfing the web and get back to work.
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