lapalmarosa@gmail.com wrote:
> My husband and self are planning a move to Panama during Apr/May 2006,
> by driving there in a RV. We rejected the idea for over a year but are
> getting more and more positive feedback from those currently making the
> trip (see 99daystopanama.com). We are seeking to travel with 1 or 2
> more RVs and a fluent Spanish-speaker. If you are planning a trip like
> this either with or without a RV, we'd like to hear from you and make
> plans!
> jane
Be aware that the road between San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa (CA5) is
under construction in some places, in very poor repair in others
(awaiting the beginning of construction), and in reasonably good shape
in other places. I live midway between the two cities in Siguatepeque
and travel these roads frequently. Truck drivers drive like maniacs and
have no compunction about forcing you over to the side or even off the
road. This week a truck passing a truck that was passing a bus forced
the first class bus (Empresa Cristina) off the road. It rolled down a
steep hill killing 5 immediately and there are 35 or so in hospitals.
The recent hurricanes of this past fall have played havoc with roads
and bridges on the North Coast of Honduras - Trujillo/LaCeiba. These
may or may not be repaired - things go slow down here. The road from
Corinto/Puerto Barios was ok in Guatemala. Part of it (including a
bridge or two) washed out last year and I have not heard yet if has
been repaired. I do my border crossings at El Florido/Copan Ruinas. The
road from Copan Ruinas to Santa Roasa de Copan routinely has mudslides
when it rain.
We drove down to Honduras towing a trailer in January 2003. I will say
that the consulates were USELESS for information about border crossings
and documentation required by customs. Before you go, contact
Immigration and Customs directly in each country.
Internet cafes - at least where I am...all of the internet cafes are
satellite uplink...and much faster than my at home access.
About the the recommended checklist of things at 99daystopanam: A lot
of stuff on those lists you can readily buy in Central America in
either the locally produced variety or the US import. Heck, I buy Otis
Spunkmeyer muffins in my local grocery along with Skippy or Peter Pan
peanut butter. Dragging much of that stuff along wastes a lot of space.
SD
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