In an effort to begin planning to point us on a safe path, I've been putting a Google map together. This is a pretty rough start, but I'm finding it very helpful for visualization.
The warning signs are documented incidents of a serious nature in places that we will avoid. Unfortunately, there is violent crime in many parts of the country. The red pins are for "coconut telegraph" reports of places to avoid for less serious reasons (petty theft or harrassment, or unsubstantiated suggestions to avoid a locale). The balance of the pins are for places that other cruisers have visited and reported upon positively.
You can view the dynamic map here. If any of our blog readers have information to share that can add to this map, please send it via email (see the Get In Touch! tab) or post to the comments.
Anyone can edit this map! If you'd like to help, send me a note and I'll give you access to add details directly.
Eventually, I'd like to add more detail to this: using more consistent color coding and references in the pins to help identify comment sources or additional details. There are just a few more pressing things to do at the moment!
Because the details in this map can be exported in a .kml file and viewed with Google Earth, we'll be able to reference this even when we have long since left the land of internet. I'm hoping it will be a helpful reference that others can build on and benefit from as well.