Dan PiponiNov 30
My lost AirTag sailed over the Gulf of Mexico and now it's in Guatemala. I wonder if it's about to take a road trip.
Show threadDan PiponiDec 1

Now it's in a warehouse in Mixco, a city next door to Guatemala City. I'm hoping it's sitting loose in the container and eventually ends up on another international trip.

I just remembered: this AirTag was likely originally in my carry-on baggage on my flight from London. When I went to collect my case, it was no longer where I had placed it. I had to wait for everyone else to deplane so I could go searching for it, and it turned out that someone had moved it 20-30 rows forward into business class. I never got an explanation for that from the cabin crew.

Show threadDan PiponiDec 2
It's moving around Guatemala City now. Apple Maps claims it's 29,905 miles away which is a reminder of why I think it's OK to ask Fermi questions in job interviews.
Show threadDan Piponi
It spent a week opposite a toy store in Guatemala City but it's back on the move again, passing near Hobbitenango (the looking up of which is optional). #airtag
Dec 9 at 10:37pmWeb
Show threadDan PiponiDec 12

No updates for 48 hours despite being in what seems like a well trafficked area. So I'm thinking Taggy (it has a name now) may have met its demise.

#AirTag

Show threadDan PiponiDec 13

Now I'm surprised but it's popped up in a town called Totonicapán. It has travelled most of the way across Guatemala now. I wonder if it ends up at the Pacific coast.

At some point I suggested that maybe a little someone like Frodo was taking it to Mt Doom and curiously it is getting close to some significant volcanos.

Show threadDan PiponiDec 13
Past the volcanoes. Pacific Ocean here we come!
Show threadDan PiponiDec 16
It's still in Malacatán although it has moved a little. It's by this establishment that has corpses hanging...no wait...that says piñatería...that's a relief.
Show threadDan PiponiDec 16
It's moving round town now. I think it's made the switch from long haul to local delivery.
Show threadDan PiponiJan 1
And for the last two weeks that's all it's done - move around Malacatán. My guess is it's on the floor of a delivery truck. I was hoping it was still in a shipping container but I can't imagine a vehicle that size making all of these local trips. If Google Maps had details about the type of business at each address I could probably make better inferences.
Show threadStephen Brooks 🦆Dec 16
@dpiponi Do you think someone bought an "Air Tag (slightly used)"?
Show threadDan PiponiDec 16
@sjb And hasn't yet reset it. It's possible but that'll spoil my fun.
Show threadStephen Brooks 🦆Dec 16
@dpiponi I'm thinking it's about to be delivered to the customer? But something weirder might have happened, like it accidentally falling inside another delivery.
Show threadDan PiponiDec 16
@sjb The best case scenario is that it's on the floor of a shipping container and it will travel around the world. But I feel like it must be on a smaller truck now. But that would mean somehow it's in a box or crate and I don't know how that could happen.
Show threadΣ(i³) = (Σi)²Dec 17
@dpiponi
It's in an envelope labeled "keep this traveling criss-cross the planet to really freak out that one gringo". People in South America have nothing if not great humor...
@sjb
Show threadLRDec 16
@dpiponi no more viva pinata 🥺
Show threadDaniel SpiewakDec 16
@dpiponi I assume the inscription above the door reads "thus also to airtags"
Show threadDonovan YoungDec 13
@dpiponi next stop Tapachula!
Show threadDavid QuinteroDec 13
@dpiponi wonderful! He was resting, preparing for an even bigger trip.
Show threadDougMerritt (log😅 = 💧log😄)Dec 13
@davidsuculum @dpiponi
Maybe it wants to be a sailor.
Show threadSkewray Research (ZF¬C)Dec 13
@dpiponi Past the volcanoes is disappointing. I was sure the airtag was stuck to the original box of Epstein files.
Show threadDaniel SpiewakDec 13
@dpiponi I'm legit jealous you somehow managed to get an airtag into the life stream. Eagerly anticipating each twist and turn!
Show threadDan PiponiDec 13
@djspiewak It's a complete mystery how it got there and I guess it will never be solved.
Show threadLars Hupel Dec 13
@dpiponi @djspiewak Is this just a bare AirTag or also some other belonging that it’s attached to?
Show threadDan PiponiDec 13
@lars @djspiewak My other AirTags are attached but this was my free floating one that I'd toss into a bag as needed. I guess it just fell out at some point, possibly while travelling.
Show threadRocketDec 14
@dpiponi hello, Guatemalan here. Your taggy has had a great trip. Sumpango, Totonicapan and Malacatan are beautiful places. It’s living a great trip with excellent weather right now 😊
Show threadDan PiponiDec 15
@rocket Yeah, I'm a bit jealous I'd Taggy's journey!
Show threadDavid QuinteroDec 12
@dpiponi it has been a great story. I followed the whereabouts of that air tag with more interest than some TV series I'm paying for.
Show threadDan PiponiDec 12
@davidsuculum Some bonus content for our fans! According to Google Street View this is the final place I got a ping from.
Show threadDavid QuinteroDec 12
@dpiponi 😅
Show threadAmira MagdalenaDec 15
@dpiponi @davidsuculum I am definitely not immaturely giggling about the item that often hangs from key chains ending up at Quiché
Show threadDougMerritt (log😅 = 💧log😄)Dec 9
@dpiponi
It has become sapient and is now directing its own course. Some day it will return and chat with you of its adventure.