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See Central America on 4x4
By: (Tue, 24 Feb 2009)
(above right, from left) Foo, Mohd Nor,
Lorenzo (on bike) and 4x4 organising
chairman Datuk Mohd Isa.
IN the wake of its first 4x4 expedition across South America last year, 4x4 World Explorer Sdn Bhd will next be tackling the mountainous terrain of Central America.
A total of 30 participants (25 of them Malaysians) in 13 fully-equipped 4x4 vehicles will be undertaking the 9,000km trek across seven countries – Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Mexico and the United States.
This is the second leg of the World Explorer Series to circumnavigate the world between 2008 and 2012 in suitably modified 4x4 vehicles. The entire series will cover six regions – the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle East and Southeast Asia.
The expedition was jointly launched recently by Mexico Ambassador Jorge Alberto Lozoya, Foreign Affairs Ministry Undersecretary of Americas Division Datuk Mohd Nor Atan, and 4x4 World Explorer organising committee.
The 47-day trek will start on April 29 from San Jose, Costa Rica, into the heart of Central America, passing through Mexico and crossing over to San Diego, California, before ending in Los Angeles on June 13.
Along the way, participants will visit United Nations Heritage Sites such as Chichen Itza (a large pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Mayans) and the Baja California Desert (a steep and rugged desert eco-region in Mexico’s Baja Peninsular), said the series expedition leader Thomas Foo.
The event also saw the launch of The Third Eye – a collection of photos of the South America expedition taken by June Yap, a participant.
For those interested in joining this 4x4 adventure to Central America and Mexico, the package price is RM46,000 for the round trip. This includes costs for shipment of vehicles, border crossing, on-the-ground support including mechanical and medical back-up, accommodation (sometimes camping in style), most meals and side excursion tours.
Short sectors can also be arranged for participants with a tight schedule. Those who do not have their own 4x4 vehicles can still join on a ‘hop in’ basis in three vehicles set aside for this purpose. – Chin Lee Kam
Those interested can email to info@4x4we.com or call 03-4251 2423. Also check out the website at www.4x4worldexplorer.com.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
4x4 Overland Expedition World Explorer Central America & Mexico
2nd Recce Log Update - 23 Feb 2009
Our 4x4 Overland Expedition series titled World Explorer - Central America & Mexico, needed this second recce for the millions of action items, route checks, travel agents, campsites checks, hotel visits, service centres, customs entry formalities, immigration formalities, etc, etc, etc, x 1000 to the countries the event was to traverse.
(The first recce was done in June 2008 took 25 days. I flew into Los Angeles via Taipei to Mexico City. Then to Guatemala City, San Jose, Costa Rica.)
For this second recce, 1$ and I flew via Los Angeles to Cartagena, Colombia to arrange the shipment of our trucks which we left behind after the last leg of our South American series, covering Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela.
We stuff the trucks on the 20th February with Ratchet Tie Downs which we brought from KL and effeciently did the stuffing into the containers in 2 hours (record time). The shipment is being handled by Aviatur Logistics, who has a big office at Cartagena. The General Manager, Senora Alba was a real darling, as she passed all the papers through Colombian Customs in 3 hours flat.
It was done the shipping physical work and then head to office for the documentations and payment. Surprisingly all was done again in much quicker time then expected. So we settled the shipping procedure and prepared to leave Cartegena to San Jose Costa Rica. Not before dealing with the discussions with beautiful and energetic Laura from Aviatur Tourism, Bogota for the next Central America & Mexico arrangements and plannings. There goes another solid three hours on very fruitful meeting. Meanwhile we need also to get the air-ticket for 1$ to fly in to San Jose with me, as original plan that he has to stay back in Cartagena to complete the shipping procedures. All settle by late afternoon and we planned to have a parting dinner with Laura as we would fly out to San Jose the next day. It was pleasant evening to had a seafood dinner and continued to smooth bars.
Saturday our flight was to fly out at 5.00 pm, so we had some internet works and also to return our hired cell phone in the morning. In fact had a short time to nick for shopping for the loved ones at home. So we are again at Cartagena airport, checking in, for once again to leave this vibrant, fun and energetic city with many memories. The security at this airport even will check all the contents of our baggage before we leave. Got a very "tranquilo" Copa Airlines counter lady who actually gave a best seat on the both flights from Cartegena to Panama and transit from here to San Jose. We had the exit door seat which has a great leg room.
Arrived at Panama, no smoking lounge what so ever in any where. So waited for 3 hours to get our connecting flight to San Jose. As Malaysians do need visa to enter Costa Rica but if we have a valid American Visas, then it will be okay to come in to Costa Rica. It was a very fast clearance both Immigration and Customs. In fact we got a 30 days stay. So the next thing to do is to get a car. We headed straight to many car rental outlets that is at the Airport. Couple of these rental companies that we first visited could not have their cars driven out of Costa Rica, but as this is a recce trip we definitely need to drive all the way north into Managua, Nicaragua. Finally found this Alamo car rental that has this facilities. We got a great guy at the counter who was kind enough to give us all the information we need. Infact he gave us a good deal for hiring a car for more than 1 week. We paid USD 48 per day inclusive collision waiver, insurance and multiple driver. It was good deal. Also we got a Toyota Yaris 2009 model with only mileage of 3000kms.
Once we had our own wheels, we headed to Holiday Inn the rest place at San Jose. With me reading the map with even the car's roof light was on, and 1$ was on the pilot seat. We made it quite easily to hotel in 30 minutes at a distance of 20kms. Got checked in, throw our luggage in to the rooms, we headed straight to Hotel's restaurant that is opened 24 hrs. Had a good dinner and off to bed.
The next day is Sunday, everything is practically is closed. So decided to get familiarise with the road conditions and to get our bearings right on the directions from Holiday Inn, our hotel for the event starts. Took a nice drive 50 kms away from San Jose to Port Limon, where our vehicles was shipped in from Cartegena. Had a coffee by the road side and the roads must say it look very much like our own country. The terrain, green and weather was very simirlar. Much will not even believe that this is away from Malaysia. Then we also drove 50kms away from this city towards Puenta Blanca. Here we saw a lot of vehicles coming back from the weekend back to San Jose. So the traffic was heavy when we turned back to get to our hotel. Many motorcycles, BMW GS, RT, Harley bikes, Hondas and etc were also seen travelling in small groups and convoys. Wished that we had our GS too. So got back to hotel, and we started to walk about the city, passed few parks, beautiful architectures of Spain inheritance and had a snap dinner before calling the night. Tomorrow is Monday, so our work meeting with people will start.
Our 4x4 Overland Expedition series titled World Explorer - Central America & Mexico, needed this second recce for the millions of action items, route checks, travel agents, campsites checks, hotel visits, service centres, customs entry formalities, immigration formalities, etc, etc, etc, x 1000 to the countries the event was to traverse.
(The first recce was done in June 2008 took 25 days. I flew into Los Angeles via Taipei to Mexico City. Then to Guatemala City, San Jose, Costa Rica.)
For this second recce, 1$ and I flew via Los Angeles to Cartagena, Colombia to arrange the shipment of our trucks which we left behind after the last leg of our South American series, covering Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela.
We stuff the trucks on the 20th February with Ratchet Tie Downs which we brought from KL and effeciently did the stuffing into the containers in 2 hours (record time). The shipment is being handled by Aviatur Logistics, who has a big office at Cartagena. The General Manager, Senora Alba was a real darling, as she passed all the papers through Colombian Customs in 3 hours flat.
It was done the shipping physical work and then head to office for the documentations and payment. Surprisingly all was done again in much quicker time then expected. So we settled the shipping procedure and prepared to leave Cartegena to San Jose Costa Rica. Not before dealing with the discussions with beautiful and energetic Laura from Aviatur Tourism, Bogota for the next Central America & Mexico arrangements and plannings. There goes another solid three hours on very fruitful meeting. Meanwhile we need also to get the air-ticket for 1$ to fly in to San Jose with me, as original plan that he has to stay back in Cartagena to complete the shipping procedures. All settle by late afternoon and we planned to have a parting dinner with Laura as we would fly out to San Jose the next day. It was pleasant evening to had a seafood dinner and continued to smooth bars.
Saturday our flight was to fly out at 5.00 pm, so we had some internet works and also to return our hired cell phone in the morning. In fact had a short time to nick for shopping for the loved ones at home. So we are again at Cartagena airport, checking in, for once again to leave this vibrant, fun and energetic city with many memories. The security at this airport even will check all the contents of our baggage before we leave. Got a very "tranquilo" Copa Airlines counter lady who actually gave a best seat on the both flights from Cartegena to Panama and transit from here to San Jose. We had the exit door seat which has a great leg room.
Arrived at Panama, no smoking lounge what so ever in any where. So waited for 3 hours to get our connecting flight to San Jose. As Malaysians do need visa to enter Costa Rica but if we have a valid American Visas, then it will be okay to come in to Costa Rica. It was a very fast clearance both Immigration and Customs. In fact we got a 30 days stay. So the next thing to do is to get a car. We headed straight to many car rental outlets that is at the Airport. Couple of these rental companies that we first visited could not have their cars driven out of Costa Rica, but as this is a recce trip we definitely need to drive all the way north into Managua, Nicaragua. Finally found this Alamo car rental that has this facilities. We got a great guy at the counter who was kind enough to give us all the information we need. Infact he gave us a good deal for hiring a car for more than 1 week. We paid USD 48 per day inclusive collision waiver, insurance and multiple driver. It was good deal. Also we got a Toyota Yaris 2009 model with only mileage of 3000kms.
Once we had our own wheels, we headed to Holiday Inn the rest place at San Jose. With me reading the map with even the car's roof light was on, and 1$ was on the pilot seat. We made it quite easily to hotel in 30 minutes at a distance of 20kms. Got checked in, throw our luggage in to the rooms, we headed straight to Hotel's restaurant that is opened 24 hrs. Had a good dinner and off to bed.
The next day is Sunday, everything is practically is closed. So decided to get familiarise with the road conditions and to get our bearings right on the directions from Holiday Inn, our hotel for the event starts. Took a nice drive 50 kms away from San Jose to Port Limon, where our vehicles was shipped in from Cartegena. Had a coffee by the road side and the roads must say it look very much like our own country. The terrain, green and weather was very simirlar. Much will not even believe that this is away from Malaysia. Then we also drove 50kms away from this city towards Puenta Blanca. Here we saw a lot of vehicles coming back from the weekend back to San Jose. So the traffic was heavy when we turned back to get to our hotel. Many motorcycles, BMW GS, RT, Harley bikes, Hondas and etc were also seen travelling in small groups and convoys. Wished that we had our GS too. So got back to hotel, and we started to walk about the city, passed few parks, beautiful architectures of Spain inheritance and had a snap dinner before calling the night. Tomorrow is Monday, so our work meeting with people will start.
New Sunday Times CBT News Report 20 Feb 2009
Thrust into Central America
VETERANS from the 4x4 World Explorer is at it again, this time going to Central America, a first for this Malaysian organisation.
The 9,000km expedition will be covered by 25 Malaysians with five foreigners tagging along using fully equipped 4x4 vehicles.
They will go through seven countries – Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Mexico and United States.
The adventure will start from San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica into the heart of Central America, then onto the huge expanse of Mexico, before crossing over to San Diego, California and the final destination in Los Angeles.
The expedition is expected to be completed in 47 days.
The expedition concept was launched by Mexican Ambassador Jorge Alberto Lozoya.
Also present were Datuk Mohd Nor bin Atan, undersecretary of the America division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Datuk Mohd Isa, organising chairman of 4x4 World Explorer; and expedition leader Thomas Foo.
This second series of World Explorer will begin on April 29.
There are still slots for interested parties. The fee is RM46,000, which includes all costs.
Ferry rides are also available for those who do not have a 4x4 vehicle, as 4x4 World Explorer is dedicating three vehicles for this purpose.
Log on to www.4x4worldexplorer or call 03-4251 2423 for more info.
VETERANS from the 4x4 World Explorer is at it again, this time going to Central America, a first for this Malaysian organisation.
The 9,000km expedition will be covered by 25 Malaysians with five foreigners tagging along using fully equipped 4x4 vehicles.
They will go through seven countries – Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Mexico and United States.
The adventure will start from San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica into the heart of Central America, then onto the huge expanse of Mexico, before crossing over to San Diego, California and the final destination in Los Angeles.
The expedition is expected to be completed in 47 days.
The expedition concept was launched by Mexican Ambassador Jorge Alberto Lozoya.
Also present were Datuk Mohd Nor bin Atan, undersecretary of the America division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Datuk Mohd Isa, organising chairman of 4x4 World Explorer; and expedition leader Thomas Foo.
This second series of World Explorer will begin on April 29.
There are still slots for interested parties. The fee is RM46,000, which includes all costs.
Ferry rides are also available for those who do not have a 4x4 vehicle, as 4x4 World Explorer is dedicating three vehicles for this purpose.
Log on to www.4x4worldexplorer or call 03-4251 2423 for more info.
Friday, February 13, 2009
4 x 4 WORLD EXPLORE WORLD SERIES – CENTRAL AMERICA & MEXICO
4 x 4 WORLD EXPLORE WORLD SERIES – CENTRAL AMERICA
The World Series by 4x4 World Explorer Sdn Bhd are carefully put together expeditions with passion for travel, spirit of freedom and open mind ness for discovery all done in off road vehicles with the aim of exploring the world and bringing cultures through exchanges and understanding. They are attempting to circumnavigate the world in 4x4 vehicles in 6 sectors: The Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle East and South East Asia.
The vehicles are suitably modified for differing terrain conditions with long-range fuel tank capabilities and this includes motorbikes for those hardier travelers amongst us. For those who do not have suitable vehicles, 4x4 World Explorer Sdn Bhd have currently 3 expedition vehicles where participants can hop in and be apart of this exciting adventurer to see the world. Those who have 4x4 vehicles can bring their own cars but it must be converted to expedition standards, such as snorkels (exhaust pipes pointing skywards) so cars can go up to window level deep in water to roof racks for storing spare parts and essentials like cooking equipment to make nasi lemak and char kway teow in times of emergencies! Again the company can advice and help with the conversion as well as sampling the cooking!
The company organizes the routes, shipment of vehicles, board crossing, on the ground support including mechanical and medical back up, accommodation (some times camping in style), most meals and side excursion tours. Thomas Foo the company founder, 15 years ago firmly believes that “it’s the journey not the destination that really matters” although they have always reached there destinations on schedule even passing by war torn countries.
The World Series started with South America 1 in 2006 visited Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru and Chile. South America 2 was just recently completed successfully in 2008. The expedition began in Lima, the capital of Peru where our vehicles arrived by ship from Port Klang, Malaysia. As it turned out, APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) was on at that same time, attended by a strong political presence from Malaysia and the expedition added an extra refreshing flavour to promote Malaysia. This resulted in the expedition officials being formally invited to attend Malaysian-hosted functions, which also included a flag off from Lima by the Malaysia Ambassador, Ahmad Izlan Idris, and the Mayor of Lima, E. Antonio Meier Cresci on 28th November 2008.
From there they headed north along the Pan Americana Highway hugging the coast of the Pacific Ocean passing mainly desert and arid terrain to Ecuador, which turned into a contrasting green haven with fascinating people, then over the Andean mountain range into the wonderfully colourful and friendly Columbia. Once they dropped in altitude from a maximum of 4300m, into the low lands they wondered into the gem of a country Venezuela.
Now for the first time in Malaysian history they are venturing into Central America & Mexico, commencing end of April to mid June 2009 and will visit the countries of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Mexico and ending at Los Angeles in USA. This is a truly unique opportunity to see this fascinating part of the world in the comfort and safety of expedition vehicles and convoying (or caravan in Spanish). “This expedition will not only show the rich culturally heritage of the Mayan and Aztec empires of yesteryear but what is happening now and to see and feel the energy and essence of the people in today’s climate.” Says Linus Liew, director of expedition & scope.
Part 4 of World Explorer will start from Los Angeles in late 2009, heading eastwards along the southern states towards New York City and then northwards crossing into, Canada ending in autumn 2009 in Vancouver.
The final part of the World Explorer Americas Series will begin from Vancouver in spring 2010 then going northwards through beautiful British Columbia to Yukon and Alaska (USA), before returning along the Pacific Coast to USA, Washington State, Oregon and California to end this expedition in San Francisco.
From the United States, the expedition vehicles will be shipped across the Pacific Ocean to Tianjin, Northern China to continue into Russia heading towards Europe which will start the Asian and Europe sectors of the World series. Further on the exploration continues to the West and East coasts of Africa and onwards to the middle East before returning back to Malaysia. An adventurous undertaking for people with adventurous spirits.
For those like-minded adventurous spirited people interested in any of our future expeditions then please contact us at:
4 x 4 World Explorer, 242-C Jalan Ampang 50450, Kuala Lumpur. Tel +603 4251 2423 Email info@4x4we.com or visit www.4x4WorldExplorer.com
The World Series by 4x4 World Explorer Sdn Bhd are carefully put together expeditions with passion for travel, spirit of freedom and open mind ness for discovery all done in off road vehicles with the aim of exploring the world and bringing cultures through exchanges and understanding. They are attempting to circumnavigate the world in 4x4 vehicles in 6 sectors: The Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle East and South East Asia.
The vehicles are suitably modified for differing terrain conditions with long-range fuel tank capabilities and this includes motorbikes for those hardier travelers amongst us. For those who do not have suitable vehicles, 4x4 World Explorer Sdn Bhd have currently 3 expedition vehicles where participants can hop in and be apart of this exciting adventurer to see the world. Those who have 4x4 vehicles can bring their own cars but it must be converted to expedition standards, such as snorkels (exhaust pipes pointing skywards) so cars can go up to window level deep in water to roof racks for storing spare parts and essentials like cooking equipment to make nasi lemak and char kway teow in times of emergencies! Again the company can advice and help with the conversion as well as sampling the cooking!
The company organizes the routes, shipment of vehicles, board crossing, on the ground support including mechanical and medical back up, accommodation (some times camping in style), most meals and side excursion tours. Thomas Foo the company founder, 15 years ago firmly believes that “it’s the journey not the destination that really matters” although they have always reached there destinations on schedule even passing by war torn countries.
The World Series started with South America 1 in 2006 visited Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru and Chile. South America 2 was just recently completed successfully in 2008. The expedition began in Lima, the capital of Peru where our vehicles arrived by ship from Port Klang, Malaysia. As it turned out, APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) was on at that same time, attended by a strong political presence from Malaysia and the expedition added an extra refreshing flavour to promote Malaysia. This resulted in the expedition officials being formally invited to attend Malaysian-hosted functions, which also included a flag off from Lima by the Malaysia Ambassador, Ahmad Izlan Idris, and the Mayor of Lima, E. Antonio Meier Cresci on 28th November 2008.
From there they headed north along the Pan Americana Highway hugging the coast of the Pacific Ocean passing mainly desert and arid terrain to Ecuador, which turned into a contrasting green haven with fascinating people, then over the Andean mountain range into the wonderfully colourful and friendly Columbia. Once they dropped in altitude from a maximum of 4300m, into the low lands they wondered into the gem of a country Venezuela.
Now for the first time in Malaysian history they are venturing into Central America & Mexico, commencing end of April to mid June 2009 and will visit the countries of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Mexico and ending at Los Angeles in USA. This is a truly unique opportunity to see this fascinating part of the world in the comfort and safety of expedition vehicles and convoying (or caravan in Spanish). “This expedition will not only show the rich culturally heritage of the Mayan and Aztec empires of yesteryear but what is happening now and to see and feel the energy and essence of the people in today’s climate.” Says Linus Liew, director of expedition & scope.
Part 4 of World Explorer will start from Los Angeles in late 2009, heading eastwards along the southern states towards New York City and then northwards crossing into, Canada ending in autumn 2009 in Vancouver.
The final part of the World Explorer Americas Series will begin from Vancouver in spring 2010 then going northwards through beautiful British Columbia to Yukon and Alaska (USA), before returning along the Pacific Coast to USA, Washington State, Oregon and California to end this expedition in San Francisco.
From the United States, the expedition vehicles will be shipped across the Pacific Ocean to Tianjin, Northern China to continue into Russia heading towards Europe which will start the Asian and Europe sectors of the World series. Further on the exploration continues to the West and East coasts of Africa and onwards to the middle East before returning back to Malaysia. An adventurous undertaking for people with adventurous spirits.
For those like-minded adventurous spirited people interested in any of our future expeditions then please contact us at:
4 x 4 World Explorer, 242-C Jalan Ampang 50450, Kuala Lumpur. Tel +603 4251 2423 Email info@4x4we.com or visit www.4x4WorldExplorer.com
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Official Launch of 4x4 World Explorer - Central America & Mexico
Official Launch of 4x4 World Explorer - Central America & Mexico
4x4 World Explorer Cordially invites
______________________________________
to join us for the
Official launch
Of the
4x4 World Explorer
Central America & Mexico
At
EDEN @ Chulan Square
Jalan Bukit Bintang
on
16 February 2009
( Monday )
1500 hrs.
RSVP : Bee Heong Tel : 603 – 4251 2423
4x4 World Explorer
Central America & Mexico
Monday, 16 February 2009
1500 hrs.
PROGRAMME
1430 hrs. Arrival of all Participants & Guest
1500 hrs. Opening address by
Datuk Hj. Mohd Isa
Organizing Chairman, 4x4 World Explorer
Official launch of,
4x4 World Explorer
Central America & Mexico
Short note by,
Datuk Hj. Mohd Nor Bin Hj. Atan
Undersecretary, Americas Division
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Short note by,
His Excellency Jorge Alberto Lozoya
Mexico Ambassador to Malaysia
Short intro of the event by,
Mr. Thomas Foo
Expedition Leader, 4x4 World Explorer
Launch of June Yap’s “THE THIRD EYE”
Coffee table book and Presentation to VIPs & Participants
Unveil by VIPs of the Expedition vehicles imaging & Group Photo
Q & A session
Refreshments
1700 hrs. Function ends
4x4 World Explorer Cordially invites
______________________________________
to join us for the
Official launch
Of the
4x4 World Explorer
Central America & Mexico
At
EDEN @ Chulan Square
Jalan Bukit Bintang
on
16 February 2009
( Monday )
1500 hrs.
RSVP : Bee Heong Tel : 603 – 4251 2423
4x4 World Explorer
Central America & Mexico
Monday, 16 February 2009
1500 hrs.
PROGRAMME
1430 hrs. Arrival of all Participants & Guest
1500 hrs. Opening address by
Datuk Hj. Mohd Isa
Organizing Chairman, 4x4 World Explorer
Official launch of,
4x4 World Explorer
Central America & Mexico
Short note by,
Datuk Hj. Mohd Nor Bin Hj. Atan
Undersecretary, Americas Division
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Short note by,
His Excellency Jorge Alberto Lozoya
Mexico Ambassador to Malaysia
Short intro of the event by,
Mr. Thomas Foo
Expedition Leader, 4x4 World Explorer
Launch of June Yap’s “THE THIRD EYE”
Coffee table book and Presentation to VIPs & Participants
Unveil by VIPs of the Expedition vehicles imaging & Group Photo
Q & A session
Refreshments
1700 hrs. Function ends
Friday, February 6, 2009
Central America & Mexico Recce
The 4x4 World Explorer Central America & Mexico will be launched on the 16th Feb 09 in Kuala Lumpur by the Undersecretary, Americas Division Datuk Mohd Nor Atan and His Excellency Jorge Alberto Lozoya, Mexico Ambassador to Malaysia.
Immediately after the Media Launch, Linus, 1$ and myself will fly out to do the 2nd recce for the event. Linus will check out the ground arrangements for Mexico, starting from mexico City going up north to Gudalajara, Mazatlan, to check the ferry crossing to the Baja California Peninsula.
1$ and myself will fly into Cartagena, Colombia to arrange the shipment of the 6 trucks left behind after the South America event, to Puerto Limon, Costa Rica. We are targeting to have the trucks shipped out on the week of 21st - 25th Feb. After the shipment has gone, we will fly into San Jose, Costa Rica and travel to Puerto Limon, some 350 kms from San Jose, to arrange with Forwarding Agent to clear the trucks out after 5 days of sailing along the Carribean Coast.
We hope to collect the trucks, store them in a warehouse at the port. We will use my trucks to recce the route from san Jose to Penas Blancas, the border town of Costa Rica and Nicaragua, to test clearing the vehicle into Nicaragua, customs procedures, costs, etc.
In Nicaragua, we will recce the route into Managua, where we have an appointment with the Mexico Ambassador to Nicaragua to work out final arrangements for the sector.
If time permits, we will recce into Honduras until hopefully Tegucigalpa. If not, we will drive back to San Jose, catch a flight to Managua.
Then, we will join up with Linus in Mexico to recce the southern part of the route from Mexico City to Oaxaca, San Cristibal de Las Casas and back to Mexico City.
We should get back to Los Angeles for our final appointment with the US Customs and Border Protection for formalities and requirements for land entry via Tijuana, mexico to San Diego, California.
Around the 6th March, we will stopover at Shanghai, to check out the scene there, as for the event, the group will spent 1 night at Shanghai.
Hectic schedule. Long Live Adventure and The World Explorer Series.
For details of the event, www.world-explorer.net is the place to go.
Thomas Foo
Immediately after the Media Launch, Linus, 1$ and myself will fly out to do the 2nd recce for the event. Linus will check out the ground arrangements for Mexico, starting from mexico City going up north to Gudalajara, Mazatlan, to check the ferry crossing to the Baja California Peninsula.
1$ and myself will fly into Cartagena, Colombia to arrange the shipment of the 6 trucks left behind after the South America event, to Puerto Limon, Costa Rica. We are targeting to have the trucks shipped out on the week of 21st - 25th Feb. After the shipment has gone, we will fly into San Jose, Costa Rica and travel to Puerto Limon, some 350 kms from San Jose, to arrange with Forwarding Agent to clear the trucks out after 5 days of sailing along the Carribean Coast.
We hope to collect the trucks, store them in a warehouse at the port. We will use my trucks to recce the route from san Jose to Penas Blancas, the border town of Costa Rica and Nicaragua, to test clearing the vehicle into Nicaragua, customs procedures, costs, etc.
In Nicaragua, we will recce the route into Managua, where we have an appointment with the Mexico Ambassador to Nicaragua to work out final arrangements for the sector.
If time permits, we will recce into Honduras until hopefully Tegucigalpa. If not, we will drive back to San Jose, catch a flight to Managua.
Then, we will join up with Linus in Mexico to recce the southern part of the route from Mexico City to Oaxaca, San Cristibal de Las Casas and back to Mexico City.
We should get back to Los Angeles for our final appointment with the US Customs and Border Protection for formalities and requirements for land entry via Tijuana, mexico to San Diego, California.
Around the 6th March, we will stopover at Shanghai, to check out the scene there, as for the event, the group will spent 1 night at Shanghai.
Hectic schedule. Long Live Adventure and The World Explorer Series.
For details of the event, www.world-explorer.net is the place to go.
Thomas Foo
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