El Salvador

Santa Ana —> Juayua-> Ruta de las Flores -> El Tunco -> Volcán Conchagua

Began with the infamous Hector’s walking tour (who turned up late, with hickeys on show from another tourist wooed by his El Salvadorian charm). With increasing popularity, having taken TikTok by storm, it’s safe to say that his stories seem to be getting more and more dubious. Jokes aside, without getting too political, it was crazy to see a society with pretty much an entire demographic of young men removed.

Bus journeys were certainly a bit more lively than the Tooting 155. I personally think this sort of snack mayhem should be fazed into the tube. Side note - if you are not a fan of pupusas you will struggle here, as it’s quite literally breakfast lunch dinner..

We did zip-lining on a bike. I know it looks pathetic, but genuinely think that was scarier than skydive. They sent us off on our way after approx 6 seconds of safety checks. Pic fails to show the 100ft drop to death on other side.

To conclude, boat crossing from El Salvador to Nicaragua. I think the photo says it all. When the driver stops halfway through journey to hand out ponchos, it’s never a good sign. Land Ho. Entering a country via beach was unique.