Finally got around to reading NG Traveler's "Bus2Antarctica" article...

[exflygirl]

http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/...ncludeBlogs=74

...I realize this journey couldn't be classified under the strict definition of luxury, and I realize there are those of us (myself included) whose lower backs are groaning at the thought of a 10,000 mile bus ride; however, as it hits on the countries LL offers packages and community members have visited, I thought it would be a good read...

[omegaet]

http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/...ncludeBlogs=74

...I realize this journey couldn't be classified under the strict definition of luxury, and I realize there are those of us (myself included) whose lower backs are groaning at the thought of a 10,000 mile bus ride; however, as it hits on the countries LL offers packages and community members have visited, I thought it would be a good read...

exflygirl...we read all of the blog postings Andrew Evans wrote during his journey. Honestly, we have not collectively accumulated 10,000 bus miles during our years of travel...although we have spent many hours aboard them in a number of Central and South American countries.

The article was also and excellent read, so thanks for taking the time to post the link

[kapper]

http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/...ncludeBlogs=74

...I realize this journey couldn't be classified under the strict definition of luxury, and I realize there are those of us (myself included) whose lower backs are groaning at the thought of a 10,000 mile bus ride; however, as it hits on the countries LL offers packages and community members have visited, I thought it would be a good read...

I also finally got around to reading the article and totally enjoyed it.