Getting ready to leave!
While I’m imagining that this is what it will be like in Belize, I’m guessing that there will be a lot more work and less play than I’m expecting.
So what should pack as I plan to travel through Central America for the next three months? Perhaps only a few sets of clothing and a laptop? I’m still not quite positive!
The plan to land in Cancun the second week in June, head to Guatemala for a week or so and then head to Belize City to spend the next three weeks on the small island of Tobacco Caye with about 25 Belizeans and 4 project members. We will be meeting a number of government officials, business owners, researchers and community members as we learn about this area and how it will be changing as it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site!
Cynthia Yeh
June 13, 2012 @ 5:34 pm
Yuck! You suck. Love you!
Anja Mondragon
June 15, 2012 @ 2:41 am
Yay, come visit! Seriously..
Catherine N.
June 7, 2012 @ 1:48 pm
I’m so proud of you. You are such an inspiration for everyone aspiring to do exactly what they love. You are so gorgeous! I miss and love you and hope you have sooooo much fun! xoxoxoxo
Anja Mondragon
June 8, 2012 @ 4:22 pm
Thank you Cathy you are so rad! I love you and miss you and love you too! You are going to rock Copenhagen like it has very been before, thank you for inspiring me!
Alex Martinez
June 5, 2012 @ 3:23 am
Wow!!! You sound like you’re going to have some amazing adventures coming your way. So excited for you cousin. My advice, pack your bag and then take half the clothes out. You’ll buy gifts for yourself (*and others) that you can wear while you’re there. i have a yucatan book that you can have if you want. xoxoxo
Anja Mondragon
June 8, 2012 @ 4:25 pm
Thank you so much Alex, I followed your advice and only brought a few things. I have a Central America guide book too, they are the travelers bible! I’ll be sure to bring you back something lovely. I hope all is well in the bay and am so amazed at the way you touch peoples lives!
Bob C
May 31, 2012 @ 10:03 pm
Amazing photo here, Anja. Enjoy your adventures in Mexico and Central America! We’ll do our best to keep you posted on the big move across Pacific Avenue this summer.
Anja Mondragon
June 1, 2012 @ 1:17 am
That you Bob, will do. Have a great move and fun planning the new space!
Michael Sulkers
May 23, 2012 @ 1:02 pm
Hey Anja,
Long time no talk. Still missing you on Jeju.
I’m just about finished three months of traveling myself, and my suggestion is go as light as possible. Some clothes, a toiletry bag, a flashlight and a laptop should be all you need. I took a lot with me and ended up tossing so much stuff along the way. All I use on a daily basis are my clothes and my toothpaste. If you’re someplace remote, bring some basic medicines and mogi repellent with you.
Have a good trip.*
* …now I want mushrooms.
Anja Mondragon
May 23, 2012 @ 6:48 pm
Mike! I’m still missing you and Jeju, its funny this picture made me so nostalgic for Hamdeok and especially our camping trips! Thanks for the advise on what to bring, sounds like I’ll just need one bag. Do you think I should bring a snorkel and flippers?
Lorena Mondragon Martinez
May 23, 2012 @ 3:06 am
Hola Prima Hermosa, so I decided that you needed a family member with you on your trip. I will cook great veggies meals for you and promise to make you laugh. Jejeje…I’m so happy and excited for you, enjoy your experience and take care love you and it would be nice to go visit. I hope you back by 10/27/12 for my Jujus 15era.
Anja Mondragon
June 1, 2012 @ 1:34 am
Gracias Prima! I think you should definitely plan on coming to Belize, it can be your second honeymoon~ I’ll definitely be back for the 15era so excited for your Juju!
Emily Brown
May 22, 2012 @ 7:08 pm
Looks like you need a traveling editor / personal photographer / assistant , I will book my ticket ASAP!
Anja Mondragon
May 22, 2012 @ 10:34 pm
How did you know? I’ll see you soon then 🙂
Aimee Williamson
May 21, 2012 @ 2:12 am
You look beautiful! Is this in Monterey or did you photoshop yourself into Belize? Visualization is the best tool for making things happen! So excited to see you grow and learn from this amazing experience!
Estás en mi corazón todo del verano!
Anja Mondragon
May 22, 2012 @ 10:33 pm
Y tú tambien amor! This is a picture in Jeju, South Korea. I was so scared I’d drop the laptop in the waves!
Jenny J
May 19, 2012 @ 12:20 pm
I am so excited for you!
Anja Mondragon
June 1, 2012 @ 1:33 am
I’m so excited for you too and your sweet little Yuna!