Day 11 was pretty boring... including a 5am wake up in Lanquin, a 2 hour shuttle to Coban, then a 4.5 hour shuttle to Flores. Once in Flores, I waited about an hour and then head to Tikal to see the Mayan ruins. When I arrived in Tikal, I checked into The Jungle Lodge. This hotel was MUCH more expensive than what I had been paying in hostels, but it's one of three options in Tikal and all are similar prices. I also figured I'd treat myself, as it was the last stop on my trip. Once I'd checked in, I went to buy my entrance to the park. If you buy it after 3pm, it's good for the following day as well. I then headed straight for one of the temples, where I was
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