2002-2005 (c) GetJealous.com, All rights reserved. http://www.getjealous.com/halberstadt/rss.xml We decided to join a commercial RV caravan 78 day tour to Panama. No towed cars were allowed, and we thought we would not need our Jeep. Little did we know that a somewhat different adventure awaited us in Guatemala... If you are new to this blog, you may wish to start at least as far back as Feb 1st, by clicking on the "OUR DIARY" tab at the top of this screen. A word about the advertised hosting for this blog: GetJealous is a great site for a blog, but the name does not reflect our intentions. http://www.getjealous.com/halberstadt http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=469679&go=halberstadt In Raleigh we were able to enjoy time with son Steve, his wife, Dixie, and the two grandsons, Liam and Owen; as well as daughter, Nancy, her husband Paul (Pablo), and Bill's parents Grace and Paul (in their new home). In all too short a time, we started the last travel leg home to Delaware, and arrived Wednesday evening. We are now immersed in a huge pile of mail, and another pile of items being b... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=469679&go=halberstadt Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=467783&go=halberstadt We had a nice visit with Annette's Mom in Charlotte, and will be on to Raleigh tomorrow (Sunday).... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=467783&go=halberstadt Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=466661&go=halberstadt Today was the third full day of driving with the new fitting, with no oil leak, so I'm declaring it "fixed". That's a relief. We've been driving hard and enjoying the absence of the Mexican 'topes' (speed bumps). Tomorrow (Thursday) we will be in Charlotte to visit with Annette's Mom and other friends, then to Raleigh on Sunday to visit with our kids, their spouses, our grandchildren, an... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=466661&go=halberstadt Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=465943&go=halberstadt It was nice to finally meet Claude and Donna Eichenour at Admiralty RV Park in San Antonio. Claude had provided much expert advice via email during the engine repairs and problems with the o-rings (not to mention providing a liquid refreshment and a steak dinner at the park). Bright and early this morning (Monday) I went over to Holt CAT on the other side of San Antonio and they promptly removed a... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=465943&go=halberstadt Sun, 23 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=465188&go=halberstadt The border crossing went well, with nothing confiscated by the US inspector. It was somewhat bittersweet to get back to the USA, but leave so many new friends that we met in Mexico and Central America.After pulling in to a WalMart in Kingsville, TX, for the night, we discovered oil again leaking from the engine. I ran through the now familiar process of removing the air cross tube, removing the i... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=465188&go=halberstadt Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=464854&go=halberstadt "No, go to the left" says Annette, but I see a tunnel entrance to the left. The one cardinal rule when driving an RV anywhere near Guanajuato, is "NEVER ENTER A TUNNEL!". OK, maybe a couple of short ones that are necessary when going around (as opposed to 'through' or 'under') the city, but it's said that if anyone ever actually drove a motorhome into the subterranean passages ... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=464854&go=halberstadt Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=464518&go=halberstadt It only takes about an hour to drive from San Miguel de Allende (Annette's favorite city) to Guanajuato (Bill's favorite city), so we were able to park in the campground (Bugamville RV Park) and catch a bus into the city. Guanajuato takes San Miguel's twisty cobblestone streets to a new level (quite literally, since almost half the streets in Guanajuato are underground). You can never see more tha... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=464518&go=halberstadt Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=463834&go=halberstadt The drive from San Juan Teotihuacan to San Miguel de Allende was swift, with most of the route a 70 MPH 4 or 6 lane highway. This central part of Mexico contrasts strongly with the low humid jungles of southern Mexico and Guatemala. The air is thin and dry, with a high desert environment. We pulled in to the La Siesta Trailer Park, where we have been twice before, and were happy to see that my 200... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=463834&go=halberstadt Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=463441&go=halberstadt Boom! Fireworks all night, and then we were awakened about 7 am by an aerial salute that seemed to be right over the RV. The nearby fiesta/disco party shut down shortly after midnight, so sleeping was easy until the big fireworks started. Being the first day of Semana Santa, the celebrations are really getting in gear. We took a taxi to the Teotihuacan pyramids, looking the part of tourists, with ... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=463441&go=halberstadt Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=462594&go=halberstadt I told Annette I thought the zocalo (central plaza) of Cholula was an easy walk from the RV park, so we set out, only to find it was about 2 miles. Cholula has an especially large zocalo, with the usual activities of children, vendors, restaurants, and people relaxing. Last night the fiesta came to us, in a pavilion about 15 feet from the back of the coach. The 35 megawatt sound system started at... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=462594&go=halberstadt Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT