Destination: Guatemala

Gallery: lago atitlan

Sat, 17 May 2008 | By liliwanderlust | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Flores and Tikal

Fri, 16 May 2008 | By all_powered_up | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Volcano Santiaguito

Fri, 16 May 2008 | By priovolo | Photo Gallery

Flores and Tikal

Thu, 15 May 2008 | By all_powered_up | Views [1872]

I opted for a flight from Guatemala city to Flores - i didn't fancy the 10 - 12 hours on the bus this time.  As i step off the plane the heat slams into me - 90+F and the humidity to match.  I will now sweat non-stop for the next 2 days, I've become ... Read more >

Antigua

Wed, 14 May 2008 | By all_powered_up | Views [1816]

Nestled in a valley, and surrounded by volcanoes is this rabbit warren of multi-coloured houses, earthquake damaged churches and cobbled traffic filled streets.  All streets are straight and run north to south and east to west around a pleasant central ... Read more >

Burn baby burn

Wed, 14 May 2008 | By stu_n_anna | Views [441]

After the authenticity of Xela and the laidbackness (bordering on horizontal) of San Pedro, Antigua was a slight shock. The guide books say, "In the list of true Guatemalan towns, Antigua would feature at the bottom". This is certainly as ... Read more >

Gallery: San Pedro and Antigua

Wed, 14 May 2008 | By stu_n_anna | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Antigua

Tue, 13 May 2008 | By all_powered_up | Photo Gallery

Quelzaltenango (Xela) part three

Tue, 13 May 2008 | By all_powered_up | Views [3211]

I didn't want to leave this place...so i didn't... I extended my stay yet again for as long as i physically (time travelling each day) and financially (bus v plane) dared.  I have a flight booked from Mexico to the States next week.  Alas i feel i must ... Read more >

Gallery: Xela and "the walk"

Sat, 10 May 2008 | By stu_n_anna | Photo Gallery

Pan de banane, pan de chocolate?

Sat, 10 May 2008 | By stu_n_anna | Views [1363]

What better place could there be to relax and recover from our walk than San Pedro La Laguna on Lake Atitlan ? This hippy hangout is right on the waterfront and as we arrived by boat there was a distinct smell of marijuana drifting across the ... Read more >

Gallery: Xela

Sat, 10 May 2008 | By all_powered_up | Photo Gallery

Quelzaltenango (Xela) part two

Sat, 10 May 2008 | By all_powered_up | Views [1902]

So it's been 2 and a bit weeks of semi-immersion.  I opted not to stay with a family; right now i value my own space more than anything.  Besides everything is in Spanish, my lessons, my meals, my shopping...everything.  At times it's bloody difficult, ... Read more >

Quelzaltenango (Xela) part 1

Thu, 8 May 2008 | By all_powered_up | Views [2499]

Xela is an interesting city, although i didn't think so at first.  I Arrived late at night by a bus with some locals, a long journey and a long, slightly painful lesson in how little Spanish i actually do know.  Xela's dark and seemingly dingy alleyways ... Read more >

Xela to San Pedro - The Walk

Mon, 5 May 2008 | By stu_n_anna | Views [608] | Comments [2]

It seemed like such a good idea, rather than an uncomfortable bus ride from Xela to Lago Atitlan, we would hike there. Get to see some Mayan villages up close, meet more people, get some exercise and support a good cause, we had both done D of ... Read more >