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Re: [OM] Guatemala ... and calibrating OM-40

Subject: Re: [OM] Guatemala ... and calibrating OM-40
From: Roger Wesson <roger@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 14:41:58 +0100
Cc: bf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi Bernard,

I travelled through Guatemala for three weeks a couple of years ago, and felt safe throughout. The usual advice is not to travel at night and don't go unaccompanied to certain places like Cerro de la Cruz and the cemetary in Antigua, Temple VI at Tikal, Zona 1 in Guatemala City, Volcan Pacaya and some others. If you do have to travel at night only go on good roads. Guatemala City to Tikal is a safe overnight journey. In markets and crowded places keep a close hold on your stuff, and be alert on bus journeys when your backpack will be stored on the roof. Basically, be careful and vigilant, without being so paranoid it spoils your trip, and you're very unlikely to have problems.

I really had a fantastic time in Guatemala. I think it may be my favourite country of the 26 I've been to. My top recommendation is to climb Volcan Santamaria and camp at the top - I can't tell you how amazing that was! If you have time you might be interested in my photos from the trip:

http://www.centralamerica.f9.co.uk

Can't help you on the camera question, except to say that if you've got insurance I don't think I would worry too much about taking the OM-4.

Have a fantastic trip, and I hope you'll be putting some photos online when you return!

Roger

Bernard Frangoulis wrote:

Hi all,

I am going to Guatemala for 2 weeks, backpacker-style. I read that the security there is not as good as it could be: buses have been stopped by armed gangs, passengers robbed under firearm menace, etc. Anybody here has info about this?




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