Tag: Guatemala

  • Official Name: Republic of Guatemala Established: 15 September 1821 (Independence from Spain),  1 July 1823 (Independence from Mexico) Population: 17,263,239 (2018 estimate) Religion: 45% Catholic, 42% Protestant, 11% No religion Language(s): Spanish Capital: Guatemala City Order of Visit: Forty-Sixth  First Visit: 05 January 2013 Last Visit: 14 January 2013  Duration: 10 Days Visit Highlights: – Antigua:…

  • Monday 14 January 2013 Highlights: New country, Hot Springs, Piñata fun. These 5 am departures really suck, even leaving it to the last minute I had to get up at 4.30 am 😦 Unfortunately for Anna her alarm didn’t go off and since she had no roommate to wake her up she had a real…

  • Sunday 13 January 2013 Highlights: Meeting the new Tour Group Yesterday I booked and paid for a hike to the Pacaya Volcano but after waking up at 4 am I decided that I would skip this activity and have a free day. I don’t know what I was thinking when I booked this for a…

  • Saturday 12 January 2013 Highlights: ‘Stolen Bus’, Farewell Dinner I enjoyed a good nights sleep at my homestay after the children tired me out during the night. I was able to recharge my iPhone and iPad swapping around my charger. The bano (toilet) was basic and I didn’t use the cold water shower. My host…

  • Friday 11 January 2013 Highlights: Local Market, Weaving Class, Local Artwork, Piñata Fun, Homestay. A huge fun packed day easily the highlight of this part of the 16 day tour. I started the morning by actually shopping in the local market and buying some artwork. After last nights sunset I just had to have a…