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  Guatemala: Country #15 of 79  

Guatemala Itinerary
Date
: June 17-June 29, 2006
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

Made Possible By:
Still Open for Adoption

We will make donations and co-sponsor fundraising events along our route with the following organizations:

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To become a non-profit partner of the One World Odyssey, email us at partners@go1world.org. We will plan fundraising parties, collaborate on projects and work together to create positive change globally


Saturday, June 17th, 2006

Drive from Barra de Santiago, El Salvador to Antigua Guatemala. (170km)


Sunday, June 18th, 2006

Rest Day in Antigua Guatemala

Welcome new riders. Prepare for ride.
Enjoy a pre-planned soccer game with local school children. Enjoy an evening together at the Odyssey campsite.


Monday, June 19th, 2006

Rest Day in Antigua Guatemala

Prepare for ride.
Evening fundraising event with local non-prpfits. Event will include: Event will include: Welcome and recognition of sponsoring organizations and guests, a substantial check donation to our non-profit partners, dinner and drinks, live music and dancing, and video and slide presentations. Enjoy the evening!


Tuesday, June 20th, 2006

Ride from Antigua Guatemala to Sta. Catarina Palopo (65km)

Give a "Seeds of Change" presentation at the Sta. Catarina Palopo Community Center. Presentation will include: A video and slide show, an interactive skit by the Odyssey team, tandem rides on the Odyssey bikes, games, and giveaways from the One World Odyssey and our sponsors. Enjoy a traditional dinner and dancing following the presentation.


Wednesday, June 21st, 2006

Sta. Catarina Palopo to Panmaquip (30km)

(Thru Cerro de Oro)
Visit local orphanage. Take children for rides on the tandem bikes, have giveaways, etc. Invite local indigenous community to join us in this short ride to Panmaquip. Share dinner and an evening program together at the Odyssey campsite.


Thursday, June 22nd, 2006

Panmaquip to Tecojate (90km)

Give a "Seeds of Change" presentation at the Tecojate Secondary School. Presentation will include: A video and slide show, an interactive skit by the Odyssey team, tandem rides on the Odyssey bikes, games, and giveaways from the One World Odyssey and our sponsors. Enjoy a traditional dinner and dancing following the presentation.


Friday, June 23rd, 2006

Tecojate to Nueva Venecia (25km)

Invite blind riders to join us on this short ride to Nueva Venecia. Enjoy a dinner and an evening celebration at the Odyssey campsite.


Saturday, June 24th, 2006

Rest Day in Nueva Venecia

Afternoon surf event with local surf club. Event will include: Surf lessons, rides on the tandem surf boards and tandem kayaks, soccer, sandcastle building contest for children, food and live music. Enjoy the afternoon!


Sunday, June 25th, 2006

Nueva Venecia to El Tulate (25km)

Invite local community to join us on this short coastal ride to El Tulate.
Visit local orphanage. Share the Odyssey adventure, give rides on the tandem bicycles, have giveaways, etc. Invite children and staff to join us for an afternoon event on the beach. Event will include: rides on the tandem surf boards and tandem kayaks, soccer, sandcastle building contest for children, food and live music. Enjoy the afternoon!


Monday, June 26th, 2006

El Tulate to Champerico (35km)

Give a "Seeds of Change" presentation at the Champerico Community Center. Presentation will include: A video and slide show, an interactive skit by the Odyssey team, tandem rides on the Odyssey bikes, games, and giveaways from the One World Odyssey and our sponsors. Enjoy a traditional dinner and dancing following the presentation.


Tuesday, June 27th, 2006

Rest Day in Champerico

Afternoon surf event with local surf club. Event will include: Surf lessons, rides on the tandem surf boards and tandem kayaks, soccer, sandcastle building contest for children, food and live music. Enjoy the afternoon!


Wednesday, June 28th, 2006

Champerico to Retalhuleu (40km)

Fundraising event with local non-profit partners. Event will include: Event will include: Welcome and recognition of sponsoring organizations and guests, a substantial check donation to our non-profit partners, dinner and drinks, live music and dancing, and video and slide presentations. Enjoy the evening!


Thursday, June 29th, 2006


Cross border into Mexico!

 

 

 

 

Back to El Salvador. . .

On to Mexico . . .

 
   
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