A Picture Paints a Thousand Words


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Published: December 23rd 2008
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Markets in Guatemala are colourful and bustling. From the Aladdin´s Cave that is the indoor market in Panajachel to the hectic Friday morning affair in Solola or the fruit and veg stalls lining the streets of San Pedro - the sights and sounds make Dublin´s Moore Street seems subdued.

These markets around the Lake Atitlan attract traders in traditional dress from the surrounding highland villages who come and sell everything and anything you can think of. While staying on the Lake Atitlan, the markets have been a great source for our daily dose of avocadoes, bananas and tortillas.

Lake Atitlan is a spectacular setting - framed by three volcanoes against a backdrop of lush green hills. Inspiring stuff...so inspiring James hit the oils!

With Gaspar, a local artist from San Pedro as his guide, James created a work of art that captures the vibrant colours and energy of Guatemala´s markets. It took 14 hours over two days.

Judge for yourself...they do say a picture paints a thousand words...

From Jess (who is very proud of the talented James!)


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The three volcanoes on Lake AtitlanThe three volcanoes on Lake Atitlan
The three volcanoes on Lake Atitlan

San Pedro is on the right and on the left are the other two (one nestled behind the other).
Sunset over Lake AtitlanSunset over Lake Atitlan
Sunset over Lake Atitlan

Taken from Panajachel


26th December 2008

xmas
happy xmas james and jess bit different for you this year so far its a quiet one for me but that could change
29th December 2008

I get the picture
Fantastic pictures from a fantastic pair. Happy New Year. Love from Gay xx
1st January 2009

painting
James The painting is fab, love the colours , love the detail --- another hidden talent . Have a great new year. Ellen

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