I thought I understood what it felt like to be cramped on a bus or a boat…but I was soooooo wrong. We caught a boat from Panachel to San Pedro with already a full boat, yet as we approached the next stop, they piled in another 20 people to the already packed boat. Bloody pirates [...]
Entries from June 2008
June 30, 2008
A Visit to Hippie Land. San Marcos, Guatemala.
Lago de Atitlan hosts numerous little towns on the coast, and Josh and I, actually, more Josh, was looking forward to a visit to San Marcos. It’s known for it’s mystically vibe and stunning scenery, with yoga and mediation centers widely available. What the hell I said…let’s go meet some hippies.
June 29, 2008
Exploring Lago de Atitlan. Panajachel, Guatemala.
We arrived in Panajachel and were immediately mesmerized by the stunning scenery. Situated on the picture perfect Lago de Atitlan, we thought the best way to explore would be on foot. We took off on a 4 kilometerwalk, only to later find ourselves on a private boat with complete strangers that we now call our [...]
June 27, 2008
The Guatemalan Bus System. Everywhere, Guatemala.
The best way to describe the public transportation in Guatemala in one sentence is unorganized chaos that is sure to send your heart racing.
June 27, 2008
Conquering The Markets. Chichicastenango, Guatemala.
We were anxious to get out of touristy Antigua, and our next stop consisted of an isolated mountain town called Chichicastenango (called Chichi for short). Every Thursday and Sunday, people from Mayan descent enter the village to sell their handicrafts. We knew this would be an interesting experience.
