Mexico - Guatemala Bus Trip Summary

TAPO bus station, Mexico City

• Sketchiest moment: Crossing the Mexican-Guatemalan border by foot
• Number of overturned vehicles witnessed: 2 (one overturned 18 wheeler in Mexico and one overturned chicken bus in Guatemala)
• Modes of transport from San Diego to Guatemala City: bus (5x), taxi (2x), trolley (1x), foot (1x)
• Total "fees" paid to law enforcement: 200 pesos in Mexico
• Number of Evangelicals who tried to convert me: 2
• Worst deal: $85 boat ride on Lake Atitlan (and the guy didn't have change for a $100 bill)
• Best deal: Haircut for $1.50
• Number of shotgun wielding security guards seen: At least 30, including one guarding a beer truck
  
• Number of times I dove to the ground for cover because of gunfire: Once (it was kids playing with firecrackers)
• Best meal: Pepian with tortillas

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