Agua Azul, Chiapas, Mexico
It was April 26, 2011 when we left Homer, Alaska to begin our Epic Expedition - a road trip from Alaska to Argentina.
It's been just about seven months on the road. How much has it cost us and how far have we driven?
Here's the breakdown:
Previous Months Expenses
- Month One - $2,276.65
- Month Two - $2,597.32
- Month Three - $2,767.80
- Month Four - $2,488.41
- Month Five - $1,514.50
- Month Six - $1,259.40
Total Miles Driven
- Mileage 4/26/11 - 98,475
- Mileage 5/27/11 - 104,345
- Mileage 6/29/11 - 106,404
- Mileage 8/3/11 - 109,286
- Mileage 9/1/11 - 110,955
- Mileage 10/4/11 - 113,663
- Mileage 11/7/11 - 115,728
- Miles this month - Forgot to check
- Total Miles Driven - I'll tell you next month
We're still driving mostly for free, thanks to GoldenFuelSystems.com!
Monthly Expenses
- Groceries $318.16 - Food is cheaper in Mexico!
- Diesel $133.90 - We had some challenges finding veggie, so we had to buy diesel
- Travel $192.29 - This includes taxis, park and museum entrance fees, tolls, subways, etc.
- Dining Out $122.24 - Eating out is also cheaper in Mexico!
- Truck $1177.66 - We were leaking engine oil, and had to buy some other parts.
- Personal $118.06 - Includes diapers, shoes, clothes, wipes, toiletries, souvenirs, etc.
- Diesel $70.08
Total Monthly Expenses - $938.49
This month we did more cool stuff, and spent less money that we have the entire trip thus far!
It's totally possible to travel very inexpensively, even with a family of seven.
Locations Visited This Month
- Guadalajara, Mexico (Dinner and a 'Show')
- Paracho, Mexico (Guitar making capital)
- Anaghuan, Mexico (indigenous village)
- Volcano Paricutin
- Tzararacua Waterfalls
- Tzintzuntzan, Mexico
- Patzcuaro, Mexico
- Morelia, Mexico
- Ananagueo, Mexico
- Monarch Butterfly Reserve (El Rosario)
- Valle Del Bravo, Mexico
- Driving through Mexico City
- Pyramids of Teotihuacan
- Touring Mexico City by Bus, Train and Foot
- Toll road to Puebla
- A week in Cholula, Mexico
- Ruins of Monte Alban
- Ornery in Oaxaca, Mexico
- Giant tree of El Tule, Mexico
- Jalapa, Mexico (posts coming soon for rest)
- Indigenous Village, Chiapas, Mexico
- Ocosingo, Mexico (car accident)
- Agua Azul (most beautiful place we've ever seen)
- Palenque ruins
Total Locations Visited
- Homer, Alaska
- Seward, Alaska
- Portage Glacier, Alaska
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Mt. McKinley
- Fairbanks, Alaska
- North Pole, Alaska
- Tok, Alaska
- Canada (Yukon and British Columbia)
- Route 99 to Vancouver
- Pike Place Market - Seattle, Washington
- Whidby Island (the 'perfect' day) - Washington
- Mt. Rainier, Washington (Don't miss the video of Greg and the kids jumping in a lake)
- Mt. St. Helens, Washington
- Oregon Coast + More Oregon Coast
- Camping in Southern Oregon
- Sahalie & Koosah Falls, Oregon
- Crater Lake, Oregon
- California/Oregon Border
- Redwood Forest
- Redding, CA with Adam Baker from ManvsDebt.com
- Nevada (drove through)
- Utah
- Rocky Mountains (Roof Top Tent)
- Mt. Pleasant, Utah (Calf roping)
- West Yellowstone, Montana
- Yellowstone National Forest
- Jackson Hole, Wyoming
- Cedar Fort, Utah
- Salt Lake City (Utah Arts Festival)
- Morgan, Utah (4th of July)
- 5k Race, West Jordan Utah
- Santa Cruz, California
- Yosemite National Park
- Fishing in American Fork Canyon - Utah
- Josh Groban Concert - Salt Lake City, Utah
- (Catching Chickens) Natural Meat Farm - West Jordan, Utah
- Met FamilyonBikes in Boise, Idaho (lost a child at the farmers market!)
- Twin Falls, Idaho
- Base Jumped Perrine Bridge, Twin Falls
- Park City, Utah (Retreat with The Eyres)
- New family size tent from Cascadia Vehicle Tents
- Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
- Hole-in-the-Rock National Monument, Utah
- Dry Creek Slot Canyon, Utah
- Bryce Canyon, Utah
- Dixie National Forest, Utah
- Lake Powell, Arizona
- Navajo Reservation, Arizona
- Grand Canyon, Arizona
- Flagstaff, Arizona
- Prescott, Arizona
- Anthem, Arizona
- Snowflake, Arizona
- Meetups in Gilbert, Arizona
- Camping in Southeastern Arizona
- Bisbee, Arizona
- Tombstone, Arizona
- Crossed the Mexico Border - Douglas, AZ/Agua Priete
- Camped in Northern Mexico
- Chihuahua, Mexico
- Durango, Mexico
- Our truck breaks down somewhere in Mexico
- Chapala, Mexico
- Ajijic, Mexico
- Jocotepec, Mexico
- Isla Mezcala, Mexico
- Orphanage in Chapala, Mexico
What About Your Fuel and Accommodation Expenses?
Our vehicle runs on waste vegetable oil (veggie) thanks to Golden Fuel Systems, and has allowed us to complete the majority of our trip for almost free.
In Mexico, there is plenty of used oil to be had, but collecting it is more of a challenge, and requires more planning and patience.
We were generously sponsored by Cascadia Vehicle Tents, so most of the time we sleep in our very comfy roof top tent. CVT upgraded us to the family size Mt. Rainier tent with annex room. Thanks CVT!! - Watch the video by clicking here. Otherwise we stay with family or friends who invite us along the way.
Camping outside of Paracho, Mexico
Reflections
November was an amazing month! We saw so many wonderful things, and spent less money for the month than ever before! Traveling really can be very inexpensive, once you get all set up.
I'm still catching up on posts for all the things we saw and did for the month of November, in part because in December we went through hell...
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