The Plan, or Pig Flu--- We Ain't Scared

We are itchin' to get home, but unfortunately there's the little H1N1 thing going on, and Mexico has closed down just about everything until May 5.

While we plan on being cautious and using good hygiene and common sense when we drive through Mexico, we are still going to drive home, and obviously that means going through Mexico.

Of course, what things will be like when we get home is another question, seeing as how Comal County (New Braunfels, where we're headed to see my family once we get into the USA) is closing parks and what not, I'm not sure how much there is to look forward to. But I do know that at least I'll have a kitchen and a comfy bed.

So here is the plan, subject to change, of course...

We are in Suchitoto, El Salvador, and happy to be here. We are staying in a nice little room with a strong fan and a gracious host, Robert El Gringo. Starting Monday I am doing 5 days of Spanish class, and Dave will probably head to the coast to surf. Friday or Saturday of next week we'll go back to the Ruta de Flores to see what's like on the weekend, then head into Guatemala. Probably spending the night somewhere along CA2, then into Mexico around May 11. Then we'll drive through Mexico at a reasonable pace given road conditions and how we feel. We promise to wash our hands regularly and thoroughly, and try our hardest to follow the other recommendations made by our beloved friend Dr. Krebs.