Up the VolcanoOnce is Never EnoughA couple days ago at Lake Atitlan, I was telling John that I wanted to go on a bird tour to see a Quetzal. John said, “You already saw a quetzal in Costa Rica, why do you need to see another one?”. I uncharacteristically kept quiet. John then went on to say that he wanted to take a tour up a volcano when we get …
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, …
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 …