Day in Antigua, Guatemala

A Day in Antigua, Guatemala At Yellow House  I sometimes complain to John that in the past some of his trip itineraries have been a bit intense, after all, a trip should not be an exercise in endurance. So now, John works in some relaxing days. Today we have a leisurely breakfast at our hostel; The Yellow House Hostel. The food is really good. A substantial typical breakfast of black beans, potatoes, …

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On to Antigua, Guatemala

On to AntiguaShuttle to AntiguaWe have a final breakfast at the Hotel Reserva Natural before our shuttle driver picks us up for the trip to Antigua Guatemala. He picks up a number of other people who are heading to either Antigua (like us) or onwards to Guatemala City. I notice so many locals, even families that drive in the back of pickups. We’ve been travelling about twenty minutes through very twisty …

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In Search of the Resplendent Quetzal

In Search of the Resplendent QuetzalOff to Santiago’s Cloud Forest We are ready for our birding tour pick-up at 6:30am. The tour owner takes us by van to the public boat dock in Panajachel where he gets us in the correct boat going to Santiago on the other side of Lake Atitlan. We have to wait about 30 minutes for the boat to get enough passengers before it will leave. …

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Reserva Natural Atitlan and Panajachel

Reserva Natural Atitlan and PanajachelUninvited Breakfast Guest We are surrounded by forest as we eat breakfast at our hotel. As soon as our breakfast is served, the resident coati shows up, hoping for scraps. Click here for the video.Hiking the Reserve Trails We spend the rest of the morning hiking the trails of the reserve, climbing up and up and up. There are many suspension/hanging bridges. The rocking of the bridges …

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