Adventure by Chicken Bus

Adventure by Chicken Bus

Author: Janet LoSole

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2019-12-11

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 1532684886

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Embarking on a homeschooling field trip to Central America is stressful enough, but add in perilous bridge crossings, trips to the hospital, and a lack of women's underwear, and you have the makings of an Adventure by Chicken Bus. Buckling under a mountain of debt, Janet LoSole and her family are at their wits' end. Determined to make a drastic change, they sell all worldly possessions and hit the road. With only a few items of clothing, a four-person tent, and little else, the family visits a sleepy island backwater in Costa Rica to save endangered sea turtles. In Panama, they bounce around like turnips in the back of a vegetable truck to reach an isolated monkey sanctuary. In Guatemala, they scale the ancient Mayan temples of Tikal. In between tales of begging rides from total strangers and sleeping overnight in the jungle with an indigenous family, Janet endorses community-based travel--supporting local businesses and favoring public transportation called chicken buses. She also writes candidly about what it takes to travel long-term with two little girls amid the chaos of border crossings, erratic drivers, and creepy crawlies lurking at the edge of the jungle.


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Download or read book Adventure by Chicken Bus written by Janet LoSole and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2019-12-11 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embarking on a homeschooling field trip to Central America is stressful enough, but add in perilous bridge crossings, trips to the hospital, and a lack of women's underwear, and you have the makings of an Adventure by Chicken Bus. Buckling under a mountain of debt, Janet LoSole and her family are at their wits' end. Determined to make a drastic change, they sell all worldly possessions and hit the road. With only a few items of clothing, a four-person tent, and little else, the family visits a sleepy island backwater in Costa Rica to save endangered sea turtles. In Panama, they bounce around like turnips in the back of a vegetable truck to reach an isolated monkey sanctuary. In Guatemala, they scale the ancient Mayan temples of Tikal. In between tales of begging rides from total strangers and sleeping overnight in the jungle with an indigenous family, Janet endorses community-based travel--supporting local businesses and favoring public transportation called chicken buses. She also writes candidly about what it takes to travel long-term with two little girls amid the chaos of border crossings, erratic drivers, and creepy crawlies lurking at the edge of the jungle.


Adventure by Chicken Bus

Adventure by Chicken Bus

Author: Janet LoSole

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2019-12-11

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 153268486X

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Embarking on a homeschooling field trip to Central America is stressful enough, but add in perilous bridge crossings, trips to the hospital, and a lack of women’s underwear, and you have the makings of an Adventure by Chicken Bus. Buckling under a mountain of debt, Janet LoSole and her family are at their wits’ end. Determined to make a drastic change, they sell all worldly possessions and hit the road. With only a few items of clothing, a four-person tent, and little else, the family visits a sleepy island backwater in Costa Rica to save endangered sea turtles. In Panama, they bounce around like turnips in the back of a vegetable truck to reach an isolated monkey sanctuary. In Guatemala, they scale the ancient Mayan temples of Tikal. In between tales of begging rides from total strangers and sleeping overnight in the jungle with an indigenous family, Janet endorses community-based travel—supporting local businesses and favoring public transportation called chicken buses. She also writes candidly about what it takes to travel long-term with two little girls amid the chaos of border crossings, erratic drivers, and creepy crawlies lurking at the edge of the jungle.


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Download or read book Adventure by Chicken Bus written by Janet LoSole and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2019-12-11 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embarking on a homeschooling field trip to Central America is stressful enough, but add in perilous bridge crossings, trips to the hospital, and a lack of women’s underwear, and you have the makings of an Adventure by Chicken Bus. Buckling under a mountain of debt, Janet LoSole and her family are at their wits’ end. Determined to make a drastic change, they sell all worldly possessions and hit the road. With only a few items of clothing, a four-person tent, and little else, the family visits a sleepy island backwater in Costa Rica to save endangered sea turtles. In Panama, they bounce around like turnips in the back of a vegetable truck to reach an isolated monkey sanctuary. In Guatemala, they scale the ancient Mayan temples of Tikal. In between tales of begging rides from total strangers and sleeping overnight in the jungle with an indigenous family, Janet endorses community-based travel—supporting local businesses and favoring public transportation called chicken buses. She also writes candidly about what it takes to travel long-term with two little girls amid the chaos of border crossings, erratic drivers, and creepy crawlies lurking at the edge of the jungle.


Gringo on a Chicken Bus

Gringo on a Chicken Bus

Author: David Koons

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2009-03

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0595532926

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Gringo on a Chicken Bus details the unforgettable and delightful experiences of David Koons as he begins the adventure of a lifetime with a move to Central America in 1978 to accept a job as the new assistant director of an archaeological foundation in Guatemala City. While growing up in rural Indiana, the author had never experienced an enormous city without the safety net of friends or family. He shares the fascinating details of how he embarked on a journey as a young man to war-torn Central America with only rudimentary Spanish skills, ultimately testing his confidence and self-esteem in ways he never imagined possible. As he takes his first ride on a chicken bus, where not only suitcases are stored in the luggage rack, but also eggs, cans of gasoline, and of course, chickens, David realizes he is in for several eye-opening experiences over the next few years while living in Central America. With a humorous and appealing voice, Koons offers an entertaining look into a culture with colorful traditions, a resilient welcoming people, and a countryside rich in Mayan archeology.


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Download or read book Gringo on a Chicken Bus written by David Koons and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gringo on a Chicken Bus details the unforgettable and delightful experiences of David Koons as he begins the adventure of a lifetime with a move to Central America in 1978 to accept a job as the new assistant director of an archaeological foundation in Guatemala City. While growing up in rural Indiana, the author had never experienced an enormous city without the safety net of friends or family. He shares the fascinating details of how he embarked on a journey as a young man to war-torn Central America with only rudimentary Spanish skills, ultimately testing his confidence and self-esteem in ways he never imagined possible. As he takes his first ride on a chicken bus, where not only suitcases are stored in the luggage rack, but also eggs, cans of gasoline, and of course, chickens, David realizes he is in for several eye-opening experiences over the next few years while living in Central America. With a humorous and appealing voice, Koons offers an entertaining look into a culture with colorful traditions, a resilient welcoming people, and a countryside rich in Mayan archeology.


The Chicken Bus Girl Stories

The Chicken Bus Girl Stories

Author: Nathan Tillotson

Publisher:

Published: 2014-05-19

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 9781936580156

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HUMOR, ROMANCE & ADVENTURE Imagine yourself riding on top of a chicken bus through the jungles of Guatemala. From your perch on high, you and your riding companions are listening to stories filled with humor, romance, and adventure. There's the comical battle between man and squirrel, the tale of a damsel in distress, the real superwoman, and Jimmy, the little boy eavesdropping on God. You will discover that the most powerful force on earth is not the atomic bomb, but rather the mysterious Double-X-Factor. And more--so much more! Get ready to embark on a journey of adventure that will feed you soul and leave you feeling grateful and refreshed!


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Download or read book The Chicken Bus Girl Stories written by Nathan Tillotson and published by . This book was released on 2014-05-19 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HUMOR, ROMANCE & ADVENTURE Imagine yourself riding on top of a chicken bus through the jungles of Guatemala. From your perch on high, you and your riding companions are listening to stories filled with humor, romance, and adventure. There's the comical battle between man and squirrel, the tale of a damsel in distress, the real superwoman, and Jimmy, the little boy eavesdropping on God. You will discover that the most powerful force on earth is not the atomic bomb, but rather the mysterious Double-X-Factor. And more--so much more! Get ready to embark on a journey of adventure that will feed you soul and leave you feeling grateful and refreshed!


Pocket Adventures

Pocket Adventures

Author: Sharon Hamlin

Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc

Published: 2009-04

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1588436896

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Download or read book Pocket Adventures written by Sharon Hamlin and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2009-04 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


Backpacking Fools, a Chicken Bus and a Barrel Full of Monkeys

Backpacking Fools, a Chicken Bus and a Barrel Full of Monkeys

Author: Sandy Thompson

Publisher:

Published: 2009-12-05

Total Pages: 70

ISBN-13: 9781449587253

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'Backpacking Fools, a Chicken Bus and a Barrel Full of Monkeys ' takes you on a journey with Taco and her husband Vidal as they attempt, rather poorly, to save a buck by backpacking from Cancun to Guatemala, via Belize. Taco chronicles their humorous six-day adventure in photos and narratives, regaling you with their exploits crossing borders into Guatemala and onward to the rainforest and ancient Mayan city of Tikal to chase monkeys and Fruitloops, the 2-wheeled bus ride to Chichicastenango and the colorful market day within, and onward to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Antigua, a lovely, picturesque colonial city still half in ruins from various earthquakes over the centuries.


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Download or read book Backpacking Fools, a Chicken Bus and a Barrel Full of Monkeys written by Sandy Thompson and published by . This book was released on 2009-12-05 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Backpacking Fools, a Chicken Bus and a Barrel Full of Monkeys ' takes you on a journey with Taco and her husband Vidal as they attempt, rather poorly, to save a buck by backpacking from Cancun to Guatemala, via Belize. Taco chronicles their humorous six-day adventure in photos and narratives, regaling you with their exploits crossing borders into Guatemala and onward to the rainforest and ancient Mayan city of Tikal to chase monkeys and Fruitloops, the 2-wheeled bus ride to Chichicastenango and the colorful market day within, and onward to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Antigua, a lovely, picturesque colonial city still half in ruins from various earthquakes over the centuries.


Adventure Guide

Adventure Guide

Author: Maria Fiallos

Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13: 158843575X

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""This comprehensive, easy-to-use Adventure Guide opens the door to our unique country for the independent traveler.""--Honduran Institute of Tourism. ""This guidebook by Maria Fiallos is the best coverage of Honduras available. All the dive sites, all the restaurants, and all the hotels from budget to luxury. The author is a real expert, and the information is fresh and complete.""--Melanie, Amazon reviewer. ""A great new resource""--Travel + Leisure. ""Bursting with relevant and exciting information ... ""--Booklist. ""These useful travel guides are highly recommended ... "" -- Library


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Download or read book Adventure Guide written by Maria Fiallos and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2006 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""This comprehensive, easy-to-use Adventure Guide opens the door to our unique country for the independent traveler.""--Honduran Institute of Tourism. ""This guidebook by Maria Fiallos is the best coverage of Honduras available. All the dive sites, all the restaurants, and all the hotels from budget to luxury. The author is a real expert, and the information is fresh and complete.""--Melanie, Amazon reviewer. ""A great new resource""--Travel + Leisure. ""Bursting with relevant and exciting information ... ""--Booklist. ""These useful travel guides are highly recommended ... "" -- Library


The Adventures of Julia and Chicken Willy

The Adventures of Julia and Chicken Willy

Author: Gary L. Bauch

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2009-08

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1438997523

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The Adventures of Julia and the fictional character "Chicken Willy" is a wonderful opportunity to spend some time with your young child or grandchild and share Jesus with them. It is an opportunity for them to ask questions and for you teach them about the most important event that could ever happen in their lives, Salvation and eternity with Jesus. It is an adventure in illustrations. Enjoy.


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Download or read book The Adventures of Julia and Chicken Willy written by Gary L. Bauch and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Adventures of Julia and the fictional character "Chicken Willy" is a wonderful opportunity to spend some time with your young child or grandchild and share Jesus with them. It is an opportunity for them to ask questions and for you teach them about the most important event that could ever happen in their lives, Salvation and eternity with Jesus. It is an adventure in illustrations. Enjoy.


Adventure Guide to Copan & Western Honduras

Adventure Guide to Copan & Western Honduras

Author: Maria Fiallos

Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc

Published: 2014-05-27

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 1588439224

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This guidebook by Maria Fiallos is the best coverage of Honduras available. All the dive sites, all the restaurants, and all the hotels from budget to luxury. The author is a real expert, and the information is fresh and complete. -- Melanie, Amazon revieweraa A great new resource --Travel + Leisureaa Bursting with relevant and exciting information... -- Booklistaaa These useful travel guides are highly recommended... -- Library Journalaaa Pristine coral reefs, tropical waters, rainforests, and rivers meandering through jungles wait to be explored. Parks cover 24% of the country's area, where jaguars and giant anteaters reside. Coastal wetlands are home to monkeys, manatees, alligators and waterfowl. This guide focuses on Copan and the surrounding area, called the Western Highlands. The ancient Maya ruins of Copan, a famed archaeological World Heritage Site, guard the secrets of the ancestors of the modern Mesoamerican men whose faces closely resemble those carved in stelae. The hieroglyphic stairway in Copan is the largest in the Maya world. Weekly open-air markets offer ripe mangos, oranges, bananas, avocados and tomatoes, adding charm and color to the country villages, where most people reside in whitewashed adobe houses with red tile roofs. This guide, by a lifelong resident, tells you everything about the history, the culture, the foods, how to get around, the recommended places to stay and eat, plus the activities and adventures, from cooking classes to monkey-spotting in the cloud forests. Honduras is just south of Belize and Guatemala, north of Costa Rica and Panama. Our guides on each of those countries have been strong sellers.aaa WHY VISIT HONDURAS? Great diving on the second-largest barrier reef in the world. The Maya ruins. 112 protected areas, parks and reserves. River rafting, kayaking, hiking, biking, horseback riding in the midst of exuberant tropical nature. The most protected cloud forests in the world, with 35 reserves. The Rio Platano Reserve of Man Biosphere, a UNESCO World Heritage site. La Moskitia, the largest rainforest region in Central America.aa"


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Download or read book Adventure Guide to Copan & Western Honduras written by Maria Fiallos and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2014-05-27 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook by Maria Fiallos is the best coverage of Honduras available. All the dive sites, all the restaurants, and all the hotels from budget to luxury. The author is a real expert, and the information is fresh and complete. -- Melanie, Amazon revieweraa A great new resource --Travel + Leisureaa Bursting with relevant and exciting information... -- Booklistaaa These useful travel guides are highly recommended... -- Library Journalaaa Pristine coral reefs, tropical waters, rainforests, and rivers meandering through jungles wait to be explored. Parks cover 24% of the country's area, where jaguars and giant anteaters reside. Coastal wetlands are home to monkeys, manatees, alligators and waterfowl. This guide focuses on Copan and the surrounding area, called the Western Highlands. The ancient Maya ruins of Copan, a famed archaeological World Heritage Site, guard the secrets of the ancestors of the modern Mesoamerican men whose faces closely resemble those carved in stelae. The hieroglyphic stairway in Copan is the largest in the Maya world. Weekly open-air markets offer ripe mangos, oranges, bananas, avocados and tomatoes, adding charm and color to the country villages, where most people reside in whitewashed adobe houses with red tile roofs. This guide, by a lifelong resident, tells you everything about the history, the culture, the foods, how to get around, the recommended places to stay and eat, plus the activities and adventures, from cooking classes to monkey-spotting in the cloud forests. Honduras is just south of Belize and Guatemala, north of Costa Rica and Panama. Our guides on each of those countries have been strong sellers.aaa WHY VISIT HONDURAS? Great diving on the second-largest barrier reef in the world. The Maya ruins. 112 protected areas, parks and reserves. River rafting, kayaking, hiking, biking, horseback riding in the midst of exuberant tropical nature. The most protected cloud forests in the world, with 35 reserves. The Rio Platano Reserve of Man Biosphere, a UNESCO World Heritage site. La Moskitia, the largest rainforest region in Central America.aa"


Thoughts from the Chicken Bus

Thoughts from the Chicken Bus

Author: Jenifer Bubenik

Publisher: Dog Ear Pub Llc

Published: 2009-09

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9781608440528

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Reeling from the loss of her relationship and burnt out from her high-stress politico job, Jenifer Bubenik grabbed her resignation letter off the printer and walked into her boss' office. Unaware of where to go next, she logged online and cashed in her airline miles to book a ticket to Belize. Armed with little more than hiking boots and pepper spray, the twenty-nine year old set out solo to Central America; with the goal to push her job and relationship out of her mind. What began as a three-week restorative breathing trip soon ended up as a three-month adventure through the back jungles, active volcanoes, and desolate beaches far beyond the safety-net of Belize.


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Download or read book Thoughts from the Chicken Bus written by Jenifer Bubenik and published by Dog Ear Pub Llc. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reeling from the loss of her relationship and burnt out from her high-stress politico job, Jenifer Bubenik grabbed her resignation letter off the printer and walked into her boss' office. Unaware of where to go next, she logged online and cashed in her airline miles to book a ticket to Belize. Armed with little more than hiking boots and pepper spray, the twenty-nine year old set out solo to Central America; with the goal to push her job and relationship out of her mind. What began as a three-week restorative breathing trip soon ended up as a three-month adventure through the back jungles, active volcanoes, and desolate beaches far beyond the safety-net of Belize.