We took the night bus from Flores at 22pm, the air conditioning system above our heads drenched us. We climbed up and up in altitude where the air became poorer but the views got richer, the Quiche Maya people were traditionally dressed in colourful homemade textiles. The tiered farmlands rich with coffee plantations, onions, carrots, beetroot, radish and potatoes spread out like a massive patchwork quilt. Many come to Xela to study language mainly Spanish, there is a huge student population; the main Centro square has some great English style pubs. Unfortunately with the climate high above sea levels, my ankles and feet swelled to oedema proportions. Migraines commenced throughout my time here which is a common complaint to visitors. This is a live volcano district; fluffy clouds of volcanic steam hide their peaks. We experienced
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