The magnetic draw of Xela
January 16th 2009 Quetzaltenango, otherwise known as Xela. Described in the Rough Guide as reminscent of an industrial town in Northern England - grey and cool with friendly down-to-earth inhabitants. 'Just like home' I thought and headed there with the intention of spending Xmas and New Year here. In reality it was pretty dull since most of Xela's inhabitants head for the lake of coast for the holiday season.
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