After escaping the cats’ clutches, the four of us (two middle-aged moms and two 11-year old-daughters on an adventure) made our way to the Miami airport. Guatemala, here we come! This time flying standby went off without a hitch. Within a few hours we found ourselves in Guatemala City. We were super excited to visit Antigua – a place I, personally, think might be the perfect place to visit to expose younger children to [Read more…] about The unexpected parade: Mommy-daughter trip: Guatemala – Part II
Mommy-daughter trip: Stranded in Miami
Antigua, Guatemala is the Perfect Winter Break Escape!
My daughter’s school lets out in February for a midwinter break, which is the perfect time to head South! A good friend and her eleven year old daughter were also free that week; so, together, we jetted off to Antigua for an eight day adventure in Guatemala. Well, mostly together…. [Read more…] about Mommy-daughter trip: Stranded in Miami
Antigua..again!
After finding no suitable way (other than local bus) to get from Copan Ruins, Honduras to Santa Ana, El Salvador, Rhiannon and I found ourselves back in Antigua…again! We ended up staying three more nights. I took another Spanish language class with Gustavo. If you are looking for a fantastic, patient (fairly fluent in English) teacher find Gustavo or, better yet call him at 5100-6012 or email him at adagalindo@yahoo.com.
Border crossing by Bus
At 3:20 a.m. (Yes, A-freaking-M) the shuttle driver banged on the door of hostel Holistico. We are off to Copan Ruins, Honduras! The Hedman Alas shuttle (which was really comfy compared to the usual shuttles here in Antigua) took our new friends, Evelyn and Trent, and Rhiannon and me to Guatemala City. That’s when the trouble began.
Alone in Antigua
After 10 fantastic days spent with Carrie in Antigua, Guatemala I found myself alone because she had to return home. I spent the morning roaming around and taking some more pictures of this quaint city, the second capital of Guatemala. [Read more…] about Alone in Antigua
The Wonderful World of Weaving in Guatemala
After Carrie and I gingerly made our way down the steps from our hotel room (the after affect of riding the horses up Pacaya Volcano!) we meandered down the street to the weaving museo . For a mere Q15 (less than $2) we had a guided (English speaking) tour of the weaving museum. [Read more…] about The Wonderful World of Weaving in Guatemala