View of the lake from our hike

A day at Santiago

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February 11th 2009
Today we got up early. (We seem to get up early a lot on our vacations. We will have to go home soon to rest!) We had a great breakfast of huevos rancheros for Harold. He said they were the best he has ever had. All gooey and cheesy. I had a polenta with dried fruits and a hot tea. Our guide met us dressed in native clothes, which is not a surprise as in this out of the way village almos ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Panajachel

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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