Dawn at the Lake

To the Lago with the Kids

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June 28th 2006
Went to visit lake Atitlan with the kids from the home (hogar) a couple of weeks ago. We all piled on a chicken bus with the kids literally swinging off the rafters!Stayed at the house of the ´mum´of the hogar and got up at 4.30am to see the sunrise over possibly one of the most amazing looking lakes in the world, surrounded by cone peaks of volcanoes.Great for swimming too, although had to fish ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » San Pedro La Laguna

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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