Sweden 5.25

Sweden... This is a tough one... 

Stockholm was awesome and I wish we would have spent more time there (we only had about 24 hours). We quickly made our way out of the city and into the Swedish countryside. I am so sad I have no photos of Stockholm to share...

We covered a lot of the country and though it was gorgeous, there wasn't much to do.

We were lucky to have Jen, Dave's lovely girlfriend travel Sweden with us... it was great to have someone keep Dave in check for a change. 

Things got a bit out of hand at the go kart track!

I guess this is one of those countries I am really glad I came to but don't see a need to come back.

We are off to Romania tomorrow for a couple of weeks! Really excited and I promise a much better entry from there.

Adios!

Kyle

Guatemala 5.15

I've decided I would be a horrible travel writer. 2 reasons, the first being I have horrible spelling and grammar. Second, I fall in love with every country I travel to. 

I have nothing but great things to say about Guatemala. It is on the top of my list of places people must visit. So much culture, so much beauty, so much history. I would spend as little time in Guatemala city as possible, but make time for Antigua, a little colonial city about 45 minutes from the city. 

We explored an 85 mile cave in Candelaria, Guatemala.

A must stop is Flores, in northern Guatemala. A cute little backpacker town with great food and a ton to do.

Dave and I getting romantic in Flores.

Tikal! An amazing Mayan site.

Weird things happen in Tikal.

Three of the countless Mayan sites protruding the treetops. There are still tons of buildings yet to be uncovered in this city of Tikal alone.  

We rented bikes and a guide and went on a 100 mile off road motorcycle trip through some remote Guatemalan villages. 

It was wet and dirty.

We stopped for lunch in a super cute little village and our little group stuck out like a sore thumb. They obviously don't have too many tourists blasting through their Saturday market on motorbikes. 

Sitting in Houston right now waiting for our next flight. We stop in Paris en route to Stockholm, Sweden. Should be quite a climate change. 

Adios,

Kyle

Belize - 5.10

After about a week in the country I would be comfortable saying Belize is home to the friendliest people in the world.  I am also completely blown away by the beauty. The landscape, the colors, everything is so vibrant.

We spent our first day in Belize City. Going into the city I had some pretty low expectations. The city has a rough reputation. I was pleasantly surprised.  In my Mexico/Central American travels there is on thing that seems to be ever-present… garbage… everywhere. Belize is different. The streets are relatively clean and people obviously take pride in the beauty of their home.

We spent a couple of days on the beach down near Punta Gorda, in the southern region of Belize. The beaches are spectacular… coarse white sand beaches and crystal blue warm water, damn near heaven.

We headed into the jungle for a couple of days and I have come out with a new appreciation for 100% Deet bug spray. The bugs here are straight out of Jurassic Park… huge… and they want to eat you… all of you… 

Mayan ruins at Lamani - 

A few pictures… It’s been super busy and I am embarrassed by the selection I have to share. 

Spider monkeys are not as friendly as they look.

Next stop... Guatemala. Better pictures to come.

Adios,

K-