Day 6 - Unexpected culture shock and immense beauty in Lago de Atitlan

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June 15th 2013

Published: June 16th 2013

(Note...definitely scroll to the bottom for some amazing photos) On Day 3, Wednesday, I explored more of Antigua with the two English and Denver guys from the hostel. They were a fun group to hang out with, and we visited a museum and a few ruins. I was going to book my trip to hike Volcano Acatenango, but unfortunately they changed the schedule and would be leaving Saturday instead of Friday. I ... Read Full Entry

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View from the Indians Nose at dawn. So beautiful.

Enjoying the view!

View of Indians Nose from down below. My guide and I hiked all the way from the top there back to San Pedro. It only took about 2.5 hours

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Shrine to Maximon, the evil saint. I was lucky to get in here, usually tourists are not allowed in. I took some quick shots with no flash, lest I disturb the rituals.

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Weird shot maybe, but this shows the traditional dress of the men in Santiago Atitlan, a town on the Lake.

16th June 2013

Jane Roth
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Awe
Bernie, I could feel your awe as I took in the photos of Lago - stunning! Thank you for sending these. Devierte, mi amigo! te amo, Juanita

19th June 2013

Bernie D
Bernie

Thanks Jane!

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