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    We coulld see lots of volcanoes in the distance.: by steve_and_emma, Views[368]
         		 The view from Santa Maria.: by steve_and_emma, Views[370]
         		 On the way up Santa Maria.: by steve_and_emma, Views[358]
         		 Days are spent gazing into the distance hoping for enough sales each day so Veronica can support her family. Leaving an education behind at the age of ten to work in tourism, her well-being and that of her family rely solely on the tourists taste for freshly baked bread.: by blackmamba, Views[405]
         		 Once packaged, Veronica travels one hour to the neighbouring village of San Marcos La Laguna to sell her bread. Here she sells daily to the tourists in a bid to earn enough to make it from one day to the next.: by blackmamba, Views[369]
     
    The final process in the kitchen is to package the bread in a form that is both cost effective and appealing for tourists. : by blackmamba, Views[317]
         		 The bakery is a rudimentary kitchen in which the only decoration is a simple family photo and the occasional religious paraphernalia that represents the strong faith present in the Mayan household.: by blackmamba, Views[352]
         		 Baking bread for the tourist trade helps Veronica support her family. Awaking at 3am every morning she prepares, bakes and packages the bread. It is the only form of income for a family of six to survive.: by blackmamba, Views[347]
         		 Guatemala is home to extremely colorful textiles and artwork which also appears in places of worship such as this modern church.: by itai, Views[508]
         		 A wooden Maximon is offered a smoke from a wooden pipe as incentive to answer locals' prayers.: by itai, Views[316]
     
    Each year a home hosts an effigy of Maximon a benevolent diety with a penchant for cigars, run and money.: by itai, Views[4468]
         		 Mayan rituals, often involved incense, are still perform at church doors, showing a unique cultural blend of spiritual beliefs.: by itai, Views[404]
         		 Antigua, historic capital of Guatemala is its cultural center. Here, the Arco de Santa Catalina was built to allow nuns to pass from one building to the next as the convent population exploded.: by itai, Views[720]
         		 The sun setting over lake Atitlan.: by steve_and_emma, Views[576]
         		 The lake has risen 5 metres in 2 years!: by steve_and_emma, Views[503]
     
    by steve_and_emma, Views[506]
         		 by steve_and_emma, Views[523]
         		 Our home for christmas, Casa lobo.: by steve_and_emma, Views[546]
         		 Happy Christmas!: by steve_and_emma, Views[382]
         		 After 6 months of carrying a tree, it finally came in handy!: by steve_and_emma, Views[318]
     
    Cheers!: by steve_and_emma, Views[324]
         		 Our own private terrace.: by steve_and_emma, Views[334]
         		 by steve_and_emma, Views[307]
         		 Enjoying the festive season.: by steve_and_emma, Views[342]
         		 by steve_and_emma, Views[332]
     
    Lake Atitlan.: by steve_and_emma, Views[312]
         		 Not a bad spot for crimbo.: by steve_and_emma, Views[322]
         		 by steve_and_emma, Views[319]
         		 My base for a couple of days!: by steve_and_emma, Views[338]
         		 The main plaza in Antigua.: by steve_and_emma, Views[481]
     
    by steve_and_emma, Views[494]
         		 by steve_and_emma, Views[532]
         		 by steve_and_emma, Views[529]
         		 by steve_and_emma, Views[502]
         		 by steve_and_emma, Views[374]
     
    by steve_and_emma, Views[368]
         		 Volcanoes dominate the city.: by steve_and_emma, Views[342]
         		 Beautiful building abound in Antigua.: by steve_and_emma, Views[338]
         		 Any traveller can appreciate the sights, smells and sounds of the local market. In this particular one, I was unfortunately too slow to snap a child playing inside a bucket of rice with his toy before his mother grabbed him and sold a customer a bag of it! However I loved this shot of the 3 girls on their way out of the market with their purchases. It amazed me the strength the women had to balance the huge baskets of goods on their head without a single complaint. Their companion, matching in her huipals, was trailing after them, dragging her bucket and singing to herself as they left the bustling market.: by aoifekk, Views[326]
         		 Caught taking a quick snooze in the square! I loved the contrast of the traditional Mayan outfit with her magnificent grey hair, sun weathered skin and the Western element of the easily recognizable global brand Coca Cola! : by aoifekk, Views[375]
     
    There is no greater way to view life than through a child's face. They have not yet learnt the social graces to hide their expression out of fear of society and judgement. This photograph stood out to me from our daily morning market visits. We would purchase fresh ingredients there from the local women for our delicious breakfasts (by far my favourite meal of the day!). I'll leave it up to you to interpret the thoughts behind this beautiful child's emotive eyes...: by aoifekk, Views[321]
         		 Due to the fact the Lake is formed by collapsed volcano, there is no supply of freshwater yet it is one of the deepest lakes in Central America. When a hurricane hit the area in 2005, it destroyed the sewerage system, and led to an outbreak of algae bloom in the lake. The daily laundry that takes place in the lake unfortunately continues to contribute to this algae bloom. Having said this, I had never witnessed women as hardworking as the locals we met at the lake. From washing clothes at the break of dawn, to carrying huge loads on their heads, taking care of their children whilst selling their crops and products at markets, along with little medical care and primitive living conditions they survived. Each face spoke of a story of hardship, yet we were greeted everywhere we went with open arms, a smile and friendliness.: by aoifekk, Views[374]
         		 Myself and my best friend spent 2 weeks backpacking in Guatemala, which was far too short in my opinion! This photograph was taken on our return journey from the beautiful Lago de Atitilan, after a breathtaking sunrise that morning. I have an obsessive love for interesting clouds, sunrises and sunsets, both at home and abroad. The lake has a fascinating history, where the remains of Guatemala civil war are still seen in the inscriptions on stones around the lake, proclaiming support for the guerrilas. The lakeside villages scattered between the mountains and volcanoes are filled with indigenous villagers dressed head to toe in colourful Mayan traditional costumes. : by aoifekk, Views[451]
         		 Any traveller can appreciate the sights, smells and sounds of the local market. In this particular one, I was unfortunately too slow to snap a child playing inside a bucket of rice with his toy before his mother grabbed him and sold a customer a bag of it! However I loved this shot of the 3 girls on their way out of the market with their purchases. It amazed me the strength the women had to balance the huge baskets of goods on their head without a single complaint. Their companion, matching in her huipals, was trailing after them, dragging her bucket and singing to herself as they left the bustling market.: by aoifekk, Views[249]
         		 Caught taking a quick snooze in the square! I loved the contrast of the traditional Mayan outfit with her magnificent grey hair, sun weathered skin and the Western element of the easily recognizable global brand Coca Cola! : by aoifekk, Views[259]
     
    Due to the fact the Lake is formed by collapsed volcano, there is no supply of freshwater yet it is one of the deepest lakes in Central America. When a hurricane hit the area in 2005, it destroyed the sewerage system, and led to an outbreak of algae bloom in the lake. The daily laundry that takes place in the lake unfortunately continues to contribute to this algae bloom. Having said this, I had never witnessed women as hardworking as the locals we met at the lake. From washing clothes at the break of dawn, to carrying huge loads on their heads, taking care of their children whilst selling their crops and products at markets, along with little medical care and primitive living conditions they survived. Each face spoke of a story of hardship, yet we were greeted everywhere we went with open arms, a smile and friendliness.: by aoifekk, Views[214]
         		 There is no greater way to view life than through a child's face. They have not yet learnt the social graces to hide their expression out of fear of society and judgement. This photograph stood out to me from our daily morning market visits. We would purchase fresh ingredients there from the local women for our delicious breakfasts (by far my favourite meal of the day!). I'll leave it up to you to interpret the thoughts behind this beautiful child's emotive eyes...: by aoifekk, Views[270]
         		 Myself and my best friend spent 2 weeks backpacking in Guatemala, which was far too short in my opinion! This photograph was taken on our return journey from the beautiful Lago de Atitilan, after a breathtaking sunrise that morning. I have an obsessive love for interesting clouds, sunrises and sunsets, both at home and abroad. The lake has a fascinating history, where the remains of Guatemala civil war are still seen in the inscriptions on stones around the lake, proclaiming support for the guerrilas. The lakeside villages scattered between the mountains and volcanoes are filled with indigenous villagers dressed head to toe in colourful Mayan traditional costumes. : by aoifekk, Views[840]
         		 A young boy is playing with a plastic bottle after having been standing in line for over two hours with his family. On October 28 people come from all over the country to visit the Maximon altar in San Andrés Itzapa. Most are Christian.
         		 The empty seats of the local Catholic church in San Andrés Itzapa on the day of Maximon's birthday, October 28, a day of celebration. The church views Maximon,
     
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