Yes, I Walked Up all Those Stairs

Day Trip to Tikal and Guatemala

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August 23rd 2005
We were up early this morning for the trip to Tikal. Met at Max's place around 7:15 am - there was coffee and apple sweet cakes waiting. So fantastic. Seven of us (4 from LA, 3 from London) set out for Guatemala. Uneventful border crossing. Eventually go to the ruins where we met our guide, Mario. The ruins were amazing. We saw spider monkeys and all sort of insects. Climbed the pyramid an ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Belize » Cayo District » San Ignacio

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Territorial disputes between the UK and Guatemala delayed the independence of Belize (formerly British Honduras) until 1981. Guatemala refused to recognize the new nation until 1992. Tourism has become the mainstay of the economy. The country remains... ... read more