More travelling..

Been a while - in Mexico now...

Since last blog - we travelled south through belize (hitting the beaches again!) and hired bikes at one point. In a place called Dangriga we met a guy called Bob who was a tailor - Kossy and Luke gave him some money to make some clothes for them and we never saw him again. We went round to his house and he wasnt there - someone told us he was at his uncles house - then when we went back again they said he was in guatemala.... We then did a cool boat journey along the rio dulce river, before saying goodbye to Luke and Claire and heading to Coban - saw places called Semuc Champey (big river that goes underground with loads of incredible pools on top - i climbed down and up a waterfall holding on to a rope - was quite scary but im still alive) and Grutas de Lanquin (massive cave system which is not all explored or mapped - loads and loads of bats). We were in a rubbish minivan which got stuck on a big hill on the way to the caves so aftyer 2 hours of pushing and pulling using a big rope we gave up - had to walk to a nearby hostel and all cram into 1 minivan - was quite cosy... Watched Dodgeball on a TV in the hostel!

Then we had an epic day travel to get to Mexico to a place called San Cristobal de Las Casas and chilled there for a day - really nice town, lots of culture. Then headed up north to the ruins of Palenque which were cool - we are in Palenque town now. Got an overnight bus tonight to Playa Del Carmen which should be fun (sarcasm).

Generally there is lots of sweatyness and smellyness so looking forward to hitting up the beach at Playa del Carmen - the beaches are gorgeous check it out on google.

Will probably blog again at some point.

God Bless

Joel x

In belize -still alive. Spent a night on a island in the carribean (Tobacco caye - google it) which was incredible - only 20 permanent residents! Loads of sun adn the locals are all soo cool.

Heading down south to more beaches and more sun!

God Bless,

Joel

End of Step... :-)

I feel like i should blog as i havnt in ages but its 1.30am so its going to be short - that should make Paul happy though because he might actually read it...

Last wednesday we finished our time working with GEU (the house and garden looks awesome) and started our holiday which has just come to an end. We climbed a live volcano called Pacaya and toasted Marshmellows, and then headed off to Lake Atitlan for a few days which was incredibly beautiful. We have also visited Antigua (a traditional style town with lots of markets and lots of fun haggling)

In about 5 and a half hours, Claire, Luke, Rachel, Kossy and I are getting the bus to Tikal. Claire and Luke are travelling for 2 weeks, Rachel is staying on for summer step and Kossy and I are staying on for 4 weeks. Heulwen is staying for 3 weeks but is meeting up with friends so not coming with us. Everyone else (Faye, Katy, Helen, Matt and Guy) are flying home tomorrow.

Lots of sad times saying goodbye later today which will be very hard but its not a permanent goodybe.

Im shattered so cant write more - Step has been one of (if not the) most amazing experiences of my life. I have learnt so much about so much! Its just been staggering!

Cant wait for travelling - will try to keep you updated.

Much Love and God Bless,

Joel