2001 7.3 4" Ujoint to Overland America's Adventure Vehicle - Page 10

WhitH · 04-03-2016, 11:08 PM

You're an inspiration, keep it up! The travel through mainland Mexico on your blog is fascinating. It's something I really would love to do but the news keeps me (likely unfairly) hesitant.

JohnandMandi · 04-30-2016, 07:47 PM

Thanks everyone! Sorry for the delayed response, We're not getting any notifications so we need to check our profile settings.

WhitH

Getting past the initial apprehension was the hardest part. For us, once the fear of not taking the trip overtook the fear of the trip itself we knew we had to go. That's the best decision we have ever made. We encourage you to take any long trip, be it Mexico or any other country. Long term travel is not easy but the rewards easily outweigh the worst of days. There are a lot of overlanders, especially in Mexico, so caravanning is almost always possible. It's what we did when we entered Baja. While we now have experience to draw from we know what it's like to weigh what's being said in the media and by the US Department of State. Apprehension is healthy, we all had and still have it at times. Please feel free to reach out anytime!

-JaM

WhitH · 04-30-2016, 08:27 PM

Right on! Thanks for the reporting and for getting out there and doing it! You've certainly challenged my preconceptions and I'm thankful for it.

expeditionnw · 05-15-2016, 09:50 PM

Oddly enough, I think We passed you on the road leaving mcarthy AK... that paint job is pretty tough to forget

Safe travels guys!

JohnandMandi · 07-28-2016, 12:45 PM

The rest of Mexico:

Highway 175, Oaxaca, Mexico

Templo de Santo Domingo, Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico

Redesigned our jackknife at Overlander Oasis, Santa Maria del Tule, Oaxaca, Mexico

The sofa cushions can be used in the penthouse rails if needed

Hierve el Agua, Oaxaca, Mexico

Cascadas El Chiflon, Chiapas, Mexico

Lagos de Montebello, Chiapas, Mexico

Hwy 307, Chiapas, Mexico

Las Nubes, Chiapas, Mexico

Yaxchilan, Chiapas, Mexico

Agua Azul, Chiapas, Mexico

Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

Balamku, Campeche, Mexico

Calakmul, Campeche, Mexico

Uxmal, Yucatan, Mexico

Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Santa Fe Beach, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Chemuyil, Quintana Roo, Mexico --> XP, our van, Land Rover and Land Cruiser

Punta Allen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

JohnandMandi · 07-28-2016, 01:19 PM

We spent a total of 27 days in Belize.

Sarteneja, Corozal, Belize

Sarteneja, Corozal, Belize

Lamanai Ruins, Orange Walk, Belize

Altun Ha, Belize

Belize Zoo, Belize

Caye Caulker, Belize

Hopkins, Stann Creek, Belize

Nohoch Che'en, Cayo, Belize

Caracol, Cayo, Belize

Rio Frio Cave, Cayo, Belize

Rio on Pools, Cayo, Belize

Big Rock Falls, Cayo, Belize

larrie · 07-28-2016, 03:42 PM

Sweet. Looks like a great trip. Thanks for the photos