Today, Jonathan and I had booked a trip to Lake Atitlan. We used Plus Travel (please see this post for more information on Plus Travel in Antigua, Guatemala). Our trip included: shuttle ride from Antigua to Panajachel, a boat tour…
3 city boat tour around Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, Panajachel, San Marcos, San Pedro, Santiago, boat tour, shuttle from Antigua, Guatemala.
Hurry up and wait.
Just a head’s up…the following is a bit of a rant. I already talked about our crazy driver from Antigua, Guatemala to Panajachel, Guatemala. But, what I didn’t say, was why he might have been such a maniac. When we…
A Review of Casa Luna Hotel in Antigua, Guatemala
Things I like about Casa Luna Hotel in Antigua, Guatemala: The owner, Victor, is very nice and is very helpful. He can connect you with anyone or any tour and arrange whatever tours you may need. He is also just…
Thoughts On Television: From Casa Luna Hotel
Casa Luna Hotel Being awoken by a neighboring room’s overly loud TV surfing various news channels, I’m realizing just how deep the fear of being alone is for most people. Television fills many people’s need for connection; in the noise…
Volcan Pacaya, near Antigua, Guatemala (Lava roasted marshmallows anyone?)
climbing Pacaya Volcano near Antigua, Guatemala and roasting marshmallows over flowing lava
Geckos, Roosters, Fireworks, Car Alarms, Children, Dogs, Sneezing, Parades and Bells, Doorbells, and Construction
What can you really do about so much noise but laugh? I’m a relatively light sleeper, and have learned to travel with earplugs. In fact, before departing on this part of our travel/working experience, Carrie and I bought a box…
Casa De Cafe, Copan Ruins
Missed writing last night because I was so tired. We caught the bus from Guatemala City to Copan, Honduras, at 5 AM from a hotel that was about 6 blocks away from our hotel (Hotel Dai Nonni). The shuttle picked…
An evening in Copan, Honduras and current events (and travel safety) discussion with a local
Jonathan and I really needed a nap yesterday. We got back to Casa de la Cafe after the ruins closed, at about 5:30 last night. We decided to just lie down for awhile. 4 hours later, we woke up. By…
Copan, Honduras: Mayan Ruins
With all we have heard about political unrest and the lack of safety in Honduras, we were not sure if it was a country we were going to visit on this trip. After lots of research, Jonathan and I decided…