Alexandre vallet
My girlfriend and I arrived in Mexico City the 30th of October and went all the way down to San Jose. We adopted on the road our dog, Guaca, in Guatemala . From San Jose to Bogota in airplane, we began our van adventure 2 months later. Now we have one month left and are heading to Montevideo.
Hometown:
Bonne
When did you start your travels?:
10/30/2019
Reason for taking this trip:
To take a break before the master degree and learn Spanish.
Why did you decide to drive?:
It was the easiest way to travel in SA with a dog.
Are you also taking along pets?:
Yes
Are you also taking along children?:
No
What type of car are you driving?:
GMC safari 1999
Did you make any modifications to your car for this trip?:
No, we did not.
How did you save up or finance your trip?:
It was the money we used to spare while younger.
How long do you plan on traveling?:
Till end of June
Where do you plan on driving? :
Until Montevideo
What were your family’s and friends’ reactions when you told them about your trip before you left?:
They were pretty supportive and enthusiastic
What languages do you speak? Will you learn more on your trip?:
French, English and Spanish (in progress)
Do you have a favorite place that you've visited?:
Little corn island, Nicaragua
What was the weirdest thing you experienced on your trip?:
Sometimes we met strange people
What was the worst border crossing?:
Peru
Do you have any advice for others who may be considering driving the Americas?:
Learn spanish
Submitted 10 months 4 days ago by Alexandre.
Thursday, June 6, 2019 - 10:18