Guatemala

Well we returned from Guatemala on Sunday, May 26th. Dani spent the dates of May 8-15 in Guatemala learning about Guatemalan and Mayan culture and the education systems in place in these developing countries as a part of her MAT program. I was lucky enough to join on May 15 and we spent 10 days exploring different parts of the country. We spent some time in "Tikal" checking out the Mayan ruins there and in "Flores" absorbing their beach town vibe and lake. Then we headed to "Semuc Champey", a famous river high in the mountains and far from the big cities, that is famous for its crystal clear limestone pools and caves. After an adventurous few days on the river, it was on to the "Lake Atitlan", where we spent the last of our days relaxing on the water and going on short day trips like the one to the market in  "Chichicastenango", where we picked up a cool hammock and chess set for the house.

La Playita - Flores

View from the hike up from the Semuc Champey Pools

Upper pools @ Semuc Champey

Our Accomodations @ the lake Atitlan

Swimming at the Lake Atitlan

Relaxing on the dock at the Lake Atitlan

Volcano Santiago on lake Atitlan

The Main Plaza in Tikal

We rode on a lot of buses.

Lower Pools in Semuc Champey. Where the river returns from under the ground.

Cool tree in Semuc Champey

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Our Bungalow at the Lake

View of the Volcano San Pedro from the boardwalk on the lake.