On and off the road!

Guatemala has excellent roads, and some that need a little work... Or is it some drivers need a little refresher in their driving skills? After visiting Mixco Viejo, a beautifully reconstructed Mayan site near Rabinal, we decided to take a "shortcut" to the Quetzal Park near Coban. This smart decision turned into an adventure in dirt road driving and more...

After about 30km on a winding narrow dirt we ran into a truck, loaded with cement, that apparently had underestimated its turning radius or the stability of the non-existent road bank. Anyway, when we arrived, three women were shuffling dirt around, 4 police officers and about 50 kids were watching.

One police officer assured us that "equipment" was on the way to correct the situation. Well, we didn't count on that and used some tools that appeared, to remove mud from the road and dump it down the ravine. 2 hours later the road was clear, no equipment had arrived and the growing chaos managed itself into a temporary fix. I bet, the truck will still be there in a couple of weeks and passing the truck will be adventurous for some, impossible for others.