Hey Ben, glad to hear you are following the blog. As far as our agenda is concerned we will be most likely wrapping up our travels in Argentina in mid June. But, as far as specific plans we only have a rough outline. We would love to meet up if you are around or we are around in South America. Also, pointers are always welcome. We will be in Columbia in a few weeks starting in Cartagena, so if you have some places we should see we are all ears. Also, we are planning on entering Brazil from Bolivia by train at the moment sometime in April. Cant get more specific than that, sorry.

Climbed a dormant volcano today in San Pedro de Laguna in Guatemala. The volcano was about 9500 ft according to my nifty watch...thanks Court! Our view of the Lake Atitlan was obstructed when we got to the top however because of the clouds rolling in later in the day. Would have been a spectacular view but we settled for a great view around 7000 ft. I guess we will wait for the good volcanoes that are still active in Nicaragua.

Hello dedicated readers! We are alive and well in Antigua Guatemala and we are continuing to work our way south. Our next stop will be El Salvador. We have stories and photos in the making. There is so much to do and so little time for the blog!

Today we are making our way to Lake Atitlan which by some people is called the most beautfil place in the world. Derek and Michael are skeptical since Derek is guiding in Alaska and Michael has extensively hiked the cascades and Olympic National Park. We will see if it holds its snuff. Then we will be surfing in El Salvador for a couple days.

We have been travelling with three Dutch people, Bart, Jolanda and Arja. They have been great friends and travelling companions. Although we lost Bart a couple days ago, Jo and Arj have decided to join us to Panama where they will start their return trip up the east coast of central america. We couldn't be more excited or happy to have them!