Journey In Central America

Last Call

mr306 — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Well the days down south are numbered here so this will be my last post. Thanks to those who followed along although it may not have always been edge of your seat posts! The highlight of the past week was a day trip to the most beautiful isla mujeres where we hopped on a catamaran to the island took a golf cart touring around and ate some amazing food, oh yeah did i mention met Pauly D! haha

So now as i reflect back on my first days in costa rica to my final ones in playa del carmen I have made lasting memories and friends. Though I have had good and bad expierences along the the way, the lessons learned and knowledge achieved is more than one will ever learn from a book, school, tv, internet, etc.. So in the next few days I´ll make my transition back to Canadian life, and though i´m sad to leave it will be good to see all of you again! And now the question is, what life holds in the next chapter?!?! see you all soon!..............................

another day in playa on the playa!

mr306 — Mon, 5 Mar 2012 10:30:00 GMT

Hello everyone! things are starting to slow down a little around the town as the more busy part of winter vacations is slowly winding down. This morning a bid adew to my Cousin Clinton who spent the last few days in town. As well in the past week I was able to see Frank, Naomi and friends who are now back home. So far the plans this week to make a day trip to beautiful isla mujeres pending on the weather as it has been so so the last few days. after just having what i think is the biggest breakfast i have ever eaten it time to do a little relaxing. Time to go.... we´ll talk to yall later!

Matt

Carnaval!

mr306 — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:30:00 GMT

Well with lent begging it signals the end of carnaval which is Latin America's biggest celebration with the lead up to ash Wednesday. Sunday night we seen the parade which was full of excitement and enthusiasm. Last night I joined a band on stage and played a show for a full house, the only catch is my instrument was the cow bell haha. The week has flown by and Sunday I'll be saying hi to frank and Naomi. Hope all is well back in Canada and I'll be checking in soon again! Matt

greetings from pdc

mr306 — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Good morning all,

hope is all is well, i just wanted to connect with everyone and say all is well. i have been staying in a hostel till now but i found my own little place in playa del carmen which ill be staying in for the remainder of the trip. ive managed to get very little done but alot of beach last week but i suppose thats not something to complain about. I met some very cool people from sarina and weve hung out a few times this week, as well as met some friends from the area and cindy from saskatoon which ive known for some time now. tonight were going to a true authentic place where there is a salsa and merengue band will be performing. so goodbye for now and hope all have a good weekend!

matt

Back in the heat!

mr306 — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:17:00 GMT

After an uneventful and bartering with a hand full of drivers I made it to playa del Carmen. After a walk down the crowded touristy 5th ave and had my self a pizza and now it's time to relax for the evening, signing out -Matt

ragga ragga

mr306 — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:32:00 GMT

Cuba was blast with the most beautiful beaches ive seen! the only downfall is the lack of interent in the country which is no problem when your there short term but makes trying to stay there longer much more dificult. So with that said it's off to Mexico, landing in Cancun Sunday! If anyone happens to be in the Riviera Maya in the coming weeks email me at trayohseis@hotmail.com and we might meet up... till then chao!

Pura Vida

mr306 — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Good Morning Vietnam.

Pura Vida (Pure or Good Life) is Costa Ricas most used saying and its easy to understand why as it is a beautiful country. This moning I awoke in Manuel Antonio, CR which is a lazy surfer town on the pacific coast. I am currently in Quepos awaiting a bus for San Jose. As many other plans one makes in life they seem to constantly change. So why not head to Cuba?! thats right i will in transit for a few days than Cuba on the 19th! after a few weeks there i will be back in canada and in a search of one more quick adventure. so if anyone is interested let me know. time to go.

peace, love and respect!

Paradise in David

mr306 — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:01:00 GMT

Good morning everyone im typing from the city of David (pop 100,000 or something) in the Chiriqui province of Panama. Here in the lowlands of the Mountains that seperate bocas and chiriqui it quite dry and always super hot. Im staying at one of the nicest hostels that i think exsists with a swimming pool and lounging area in the back with chairs and hammacks. My bed is in a little hut on stilts that is more of a tree house with no doors or windows but very relaxing (other than the neighbors rooster) its now time for a plate of lunch and a dip to cool off.

talk to you all later

matt

sun is shining!

mr306 — Sun, 8 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Good morning all. Today I woke up to my first day of full sunshine and no clouds and super hot! I was also busy with my first attempt at laundry the old fashioned way, wash/dry = sink/sun. Today will be a lazy beach day as tomorrow early morning ill getting on the boat for the mainland and a interesting ride through the montains to the city of david. time to go.

hope all is well

matt

öfficially in Panama

mr306 — Fri, 6 Jan 2012 17:40:00 GMT

hi everybody hope all is well, please ignore any mistakes in my message these keyboards are tough to figure out. im writing from Bocas Del Toro, Panama on Isla Colon I seem to be currently serinated ¿spelling? by 80s top 40 hits redone in spanish haha. well i spent a few days in puerto viejo de talamanca in costa rica but litterally did nothing due to the non stop rain. apparently many other people have heard of bocas too beacuase it is crawling with tourist activity. ill be here all weekend and hopefully leave for david panama or panama city in a few days. too much to say and not enough time to say it in, but im running out of minutes so goodbye for now and keep checking for my next post Good evening Canada

Matt

öfficially in Panama

mr306 — Fri, 6 Jan 2012 17:40:00 GMT

Matt

landed

mr306 — Wed, 4 Jan 2012 08:15:00 GMT

Hola! this message will be brief but just wanted to let you all know I made it. This morning its off to the carribean but I better go so I make the bus....

talk to you later

matt

Adiós

mr306 — Mon, 2 Jan 2012 03:12:00 GMT

Happy new years everyone and best wishes. Although I would call it more of dream than a resolution I'm ready for what lies ahead (or so I think). I now await the flight, the crowed airports and my first sleep in a strange and marvelous new country. And so it begins! Thanks to Naomi Frank Brodie Alexa and Rocky for having me in their home, the card which many of you signed (I caught myself laughing aloud at a few of the comments!) and for your thoughts and prayers. Talk to you soon!

test

mr306 — Mon, 5 Dec 2011 13:21:00 GMT

so here we are, with hundreds of countless hours spent researching the destination, do's and don'ts, etiquette, the language and so on it's time to get on the plane and leave the north american lifestyle and way of life.

i'll do my best to update this blog if and where internet is available.

stay tuned!..............................