Southern Mexico
Working my way through the custom's line in the Cancún airport, I heard the distinct sound of a bottle breaking as it hit the floor. I couldn't tell exactly where the noise came from but as I walked toward the luggage carousel I immediately saw the trouble. Lying against the wall was a backpack leaking a yellowish liquid onto the floor. Evidently the liquid was tequila and the bottle had been inappropriately stowed at the bottom of the pack. As if on cue 2 young Americans came running out of the bathroom carrying handfuls of paper towels. As they screamed in frustration, I could only think one thing, “Welcome to Mexico.”
For years, my wife and I traveled alone away from organized groups because we wanted the freedom to really submerse ourselves in the culture we were exploring. But, when it came time to plan another trip, we finally decided to look at our options. Great Adventure People (GAP), a touring company offering adventure tours and that prides itself on providing the maximum amount of freedom while not burdening their guests with hotel or transportation arrangements, was exactly what we were wanting. Most of GAP’s reasonably priced packages offer moderate to extended stays but they do not organize large tour buses nor offer a white glove approach. GAP utilizes local transportation when the entire group is on the move. If you want to go somewhere special, you will need to organize your own transportation. You GAP leader will certainly help if needed but they will not hold your hand nor tuck you in at night.
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