Laguna Lodge Eco-Resort & Nature Reserve Santa Cruz La Laguna

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... grabbed her bag and pulled it<br>around front, just as Teddy was entering the aisle and felt somebody<br>grabbing at his pockets. He clamped his hand down and we both hurried<br>off the bus. After leaving the scene, we found two distinct slashes in<br>Susan´s daypack. Big, clean cuts that could only be from a knife. Just<br>goes to show, you can't even trust abuelas. Luckily, we had been smart<br>that morning and had our passports and the majority of our cash in a ...

... fun and a good way to get to know the others. However, the game was abruptly stopped when one spotted the most beautiful sunset! The clouds had cleared a little bit and the sky behind the volcanos was turning amazingly orange. We were at a loss of words, and I was told it was the most beautiful sunset in months.<br><br>Saturday started very slowly for me. However, I decided to go across the lake to Santiago Atitlan, which supposedly should be interesting. Took a ...

... Guatemala and perhaps even Mexico. <br><br>We´re spending a week here for a few reasons. For me, it´s a third week of learning Spanish and, hopefully, a chance to practice and review what I learned in Xela. For John, it´s an opportunity to spend a week practicing yoga and learning about various other health-related topics in a town known for it´s strength in these ...

... with about 8 trucks, each spilling its contents of unwanted but generally gently used clothes from the USA into the street. There were also mounds of other clothing goods like jackets and blankets and baby clothes in this area. LuAnn and I started searching for some wearable clothes--for her: white shirt and dark pants or skirt for her waitressing job, and for me: long dress (to dress modestly), pants, and tshirts of ...

... Onwards we pushed to our next night&#8217;s accommodation.<br><br>The night before was bloody luxury<br><br>On arrival we were wishing for the luxury of the night before. Our accommodation for the Friday night consisted of two dirty airless rooms in which to sleep and a little courtyard. The toilet inside was not working, so we had to use the one at the end of the garden which was surrounded on three sides with makeshift plastic sheeting and had no door so was completely ...

Well it has been far too long since i have written on here. Technically i have stopped traveling for a bit and am currently working on Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. It is hard to describe how beautiful and relaxing it is here. In exchange for bartending 6 nights a week i get free room and board. The Hostel is called La Iguana Perdida, and is pretty well know among the backpacker trail. It is set just off the water and has views of two three ...

... so calm and to see all the mountains surrounding the lake was incredible..the only comparison I have is Tahoe...And i thought this was way better....Santa Cruz is socially between the drug party seen of San Pedro and the Touchy feelly yoga of san Marcos....not to mention one of the best views on the lake facing two volcano's across the lake.... I stayed at Iguana Perida and had the time of my life...its right there when you get to ...

... Divemaster called Gene (australian). the owner of the iguana, an english lady with the bizarre name of Deedle (?!) is an instructor too. Friday kicked off with DVD1, they're hopelessly cheesy american toot but entertaining enough. then we were in the lake for task no 1: swim 200m and tread water for 10mins. out for lunch then we got geared up and back in the lake for confined water 1, skills like taking your regulator out of your mouth, clearing your mask etc etc. then 2 more ...

... malnutrition. How sad to be weak and hungry, knowing that after your meal you will be full, but not fulfilled. Juevos, frijoles, papas, tortillas-- may it be a long time til we meet again. <br><br>On my last night, I had an incredible bathing experience. It ranks in the top 3, along with Tunis and Budapest. Definitely, I am a saunaholic, but the addiction is hard to feed in the States. Too expensive and usually you can ...