Mumma Maya

Mumma Maya

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala
June 12th 2009

Published: August 17th 2009

Pitch Black Arrivals and Coughing Fit Hell Arriving in Guatemala didn't go quite according to plan. Instead of getting to the capital in plenty of time to find somewhere to stay, or even better to move straight on, we arrived in Guatemala City in the dark and in the rain! Guatemala City isn't exactly a great place to wander around with a backpack during the day, never mind at night, so we placed ... Read Full Entry

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Houston.. We Have A Problem

Previously a road, now an epic and extremely dangerous landslide (which we had the joy of passing under, on the way to Tikal)

Out For A Sunday Paddle

The beaches were better on the other side, so off we went across Lake Atitlan

The Wind Beneath Her Things

Tracey got a bit over-excited about an upcoming swim in lovely water

Keeping Tradition Alive

Around Lake Atitlan some men still wear traditional clothing

McNeil.... Look Away Now

Tracey ripped her toe open on the way to lunch at Lake Atitlan. She would do it again a few days later!

Fancy A Puff?

The whole of southern Guatemala is a bubbling, boiling, steaming, shaking death trap

That's Lava, Baby

...with a lava stream on Volcan Pacaya

A Lava Toasted Tracey

Somebody got a little warm in persuit of the perfect marshmallow

Old And New

While the older generation still wear traditional Mayan clothing, most younger people dress just like us

Snug As A Bug In A Rug

This is how nearly all Mayan ladies dress and carry their babies

This Is Not A Camera Trick

Getting to the Mayan New Year celebrations was a seriously uphill task

The Ceremony Begins

At this stage the sacred altar (to the left of the basket) is empty of adornments

The Orchestra Pit

Traditional music played an important part of the New Year ceremony

Making Friends

As the only white people there, we were somewhat of a local curiosity

It Wouldn't Be New Year...

...without a drink, and plenty of it. Some traditions are the same everywhere!

Camouflaged

Laguna Chicabal, near Xela, one of Guatemala's holiest Mayan sites. We had it all to ourselves

Ancient Employment Office

In Mayan history the day of your birth determined what job you would have in life. These birth signs were all around the lake

Hard Or Soft Boiled?

Tracey relaxes, David grimaces in the hottest of the pools at Fuentes Georginas

Blisssssssssssssssssss

The beautiful thermal hotpools of Fuentes Georginas near Xela

Who Are The Kids Here?

"Team Couch" getting ready for a treasure hunt in Xela's central square

A Taste Of Things To Come

Tracey begins our big alphabet project

18th August 2009

Danny & Jillian
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Fun in Xela
Looks like we missed out on some great Xela adventures..... We'll just have to rehash in London one of these days..

2nd September 2009

Jenn Sharp
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Hands Free Candle Power
Does the girl standing in front of Dave have any gitch or swimmers on?? looks like she's NAKED! ha

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