Suites Reforma Apart Hotel Guatemala City

... saw rivers as clear as the Caribbean.<br><br>Favorite City - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herz. since the people there were the friendliest and most helpful I have ever met even after having their city shelled for three years and being cut off from the world, food, electricity, etc. at the same time. The blend of Europe and Turkey all at once was neat to see.<br><br>Favorite Food - Laksa soup. Seafood, noodles, spices, and a squeeze of lime blended ...

Happy 4th of July!<br><br>We woke up, had another amazing breakfast (Huevos Rachos) and then headed to the ferry back to Panajchel. The boat ride was uneventful. The boat disembarking was not. We disembarked successfully and then were approached by a white male who asked for Lynn. Apparently the hotel had only received one night´s deposit. Lynn remembered paying for both nights so we went over to this man{s house ...

... activities. When I visited Catedral de Santiago there was a church service going on so I watched that for a little before sitting in Parque Central to watch the families out and about with their mum's and kids. It was packed for a Sunday so lots to look at. The local ladies were out selling their crafts - throw rugs, scarves, necklaces and jewelery - plenty to buy.<br><br>I met the others back at the hotel as we were getting picked up by mini-van for out trip ...

The birds were chirping, the sun was shining and the view of the lake was a most gorgeous sight first thing in the morning. Unfortunately for our traveling companion, Ludwig brought the bed bugs to San Pedro. Poor Hotel Pinocchio, they're about to witness a bed bug infestation in the making. Met Saad last night who spotted Stacey and I at the Sunday Chichi market. What a coincidence, I remembered him too. Not too many 6 ft. 6 Moroccans ...

... the perimeter, but still under the thatch roof. Traditional foods done upscale, attentive and friendly service. Highly recommended. At the end of the meal a wizened old man approached us with an armfull of huipils, the traditional women's over garment, and Amy bought one for our dining table cover. Then I made her put it on for the walk back to the hotel. The dazed look is the result of a bit too much refreshment at dinner.

... vorstellen, dass mir hier was passieren soll. Noch lange kein Grund, nicht mehr wachsam zu sein. Aber auf Antiguas Strassen laufen soviele Gringos rum, man kann sogar nachts noch auf die Strasse. Heute ist die Stadt richtig voll! Es macht sogar Probleme aus der Stadt rauszukommen oder in die Stadt rein! Heute laufen die ganzen Maenner und Jungs in lila rum und auf den Strassen werden eine Art Mandalas mit buntem Sand gestreut (aber im Gegensatz zu ...

... locals to venerate me as a God, much like their ancestors did to the Spaniards some 500 years ago. But most current day Antiguans know the score. The town is actually quite touristy with people from all over the world coming to take in its beauty, so to the townspeople, nothing is shocking. This all changed however when I put on poncey red sunglasses. Then they all found me ridiculously hilarious. I guess some things transcend culture.<br> <br> * * * *<br> If there´s one ...

... down the mountain and made our way back to Rabinal, then to Salama, and then back to Guatemala City. It was a beautiful trip back. Rolling into Antigua was certainly an odd time, it was like returning to Disneyland or something. It was good to be back, but man, Antigua really isn't like the rest of Guatemala. In all serious, one of the greatest, most memorable times I've ever had.

... au Guaté! 17/01/09: Petit-déjeuner chappin (=typique du guaté). Lait d'avoine, liquado, frijols (purée d'haricots rouges)... Visite d'Antigua: Qui ne peut tomber sous le charme de cette petite ville entourée de volcans, aux rues multicolores... Départ pour Monterrico en dans l'après midi. Coucher du soleil à Monterrico, sur cette immense plage du pacifique, dont le sable noir vous brûle les pieds. Petite soirée au bord de l ...