Tag: Guatemala
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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:…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Thursday 10 January 2013 Highlights: Chicken Buses, Stunning Panajachel sunset, Chichicastenango Handicraft Market. There is a saying that it isn’t the destination but the journey that is special and that was very true today travelling on public Chicken Buses which can be very exciting. You can check out the YouTube video of the Chicken Bus if interested.
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Wednesday 9 January 2013 Highlights: Birthday fun, Zocalo, Offered Marijuana. Today was my 39th birthday party and the third time I have had a birthday while being overseas. The last time was in Peru on the Inca Trail back in 2009. I didn’t book an activity in Antigua today as we will be back again…
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Tuesday 8 January 2013 Highlights: A dangerous waterfall, Birthday wishes Again last night we had a lot of rain, it seems this must be the wet season. We upgraded our transportation for today’s trip to Antigua from public bus to private vehicle. This meant less travelling time and a stop off at a local waterfall…
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Monday 7 January 2013 Highlights: Kayaking, Howler Monkeys, Boat Cruise, Hot Springs, Volunteer School. For most of the night it rained with the occasional thunder and lighting which wasn’t a good omen for today’s events but for the most part didn’t have to great an impact. I got up very early for kayaking with several…
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Sunday 6 January 2013 Highlights: Boat ride around Flores During the night I woke many times to some very noisy late night / early morning fireworks. I later found out this was the last day of Christmas celebrations. The weather wasn’t ideal either today with it raining on an off during the day.
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