Category Archives: Antigua

>Santa Maria’s summit!

Posted on March 6, 2010 by

>The sweet sweet sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet taste of accomplishment!   (key to summiting Santa Maria is turning left at these bushes, who would’ve know!) After failed attmept number one of summiting Volcano Santa Maria.  Julie and I went back again, this time … Continue reading →

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>Volcano Tajumulco

Posted on March 1, 2010 by

> What a weekend! Volcano Tajumulco.  Aka, the highest point in Central America.  Close to the Mexico border.  Close enough we could see it.  High enough to make anyone’s lungs burn if they hadn’t been in altitude for awhile. Got … Continue reading →

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>Bowl of intestines for dinner

Posted on February 25, 2010 by

>I thought I ordered a steamy bowl of chicken drenched in a brown sauce with rice on the side.  That’s what I pointed to anyways.  La Cancha the place.  A small tienda with a million too many things for sale … Continue reading →

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>A new way to bargain…..

Posted on February 25, 2010 by

>And just when I thought I’d seen it all, I went to the market again. Sending a postcard to a 4th grade class up in Minneapolis.  Needed the postcard.  Had 2Q, a bag of mandarines, peanuts and my keys on … Continue reading →

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>Bed bugs again last night, tonight where to begin!

Posted on February 21, 2010 by

>I’ve been restless all day as I ran into bed bugs last night at Ummagumma in Antigua.   So, once again I moved hostels, sent 45 pieces of my clothing to be washed and off I went. Just when you think … Continue reading →

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>What to do in Guatemala today?

Posted on February 20, 2010 by

>You know you’re a backpacker when: You’re walking down the side walk.  Big backpack on the back and little one on the front.  You’re shades broke so everyone can see you crying.  Crying because you just said goodbye to your … Continue reading →

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>SALSA!!!!!

Posted on February 20, 2010 by

>Why not learn to Salsa dance!? This is what Anna and I did this morning and yesterday. Watching yourself attempt to salsa dance in front of a mirror next to your best friend doing the same thing, humbling?  Add that … Continue reading →

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