View from El Panorama

Nice weekend

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February 8th 2009
I had a nice and quiet weekend. Shopped in different open air markets (La Flores and La democracia) on Saturday and went for supper with my neighbour at a restaurant called El Panorama. Good food and great view but quite the hike. My Guatemala guide book said that it was a 10 minute walk up: I am sure this is true if you are a 20 years old man who just finished basic training. Took me and Wayn ... read more

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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