Getting Closer

Volcano

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June 28th 2007
Imagine the worst rain storm you have ever been in. The water is pouring all around you. (If you're from MMC. Great bikini weather!) Then imagine, if you will, climbing 3 Km to the top of a volcano on a mountain path in this weather! The way up wasn't to bad. It was wet but not that cold. It took about 1 1/2 hours to get to the base of the volcano. There was lava shooting out of the top of the vo ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Capital Region » Antigua

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The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experience... ... read more