the little lamb

We have made it to Xela

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February 6th 2012
February 5th we have been here for not quite 24 hours. Dana (my 14yr old niece) is seeing everything with eyes of amazement. We arrived mid afternoon and met Keith and Lisa at the airport to catch a shuttle to Posada La Merced in Antiqua. Before we were out of the airport Lisa had been pick pocketed, a quick reminder to us all that we need to take care. The drive out of Guatemala city w ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Quetzaltenango

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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