GuatemalaDepartamento de ChimaltenangoLa AuroraVolcán de Acatenango14°29’46” N 90°52’15” W
March 29, 2019 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
The volcano is very active, sending plumes of smoke and lava at times as often as every five minutes.
The hike was grueling to get here. Almost turned back but so glad we didn't.
GuatemalaDepartamento de SacatepéquezAntiguaParque Central Antigua Guatemala14°33’43” N 90°44’8” W GuatemalaDepartamento del QuichéLas Casas15°10’33” N 90°56’35” W
March 23, 2019 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
On Saturday I helped out at the dental clinic acting as a dental assistant. Sterilizing the instruments and getting the dentist's the tools they needed, had to learn some dental jargon to identify theRead more
GuatemalaDepartamento del QuichéXeabaj15°5’51” N 90°57’20” W
March 22, 2019 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
The picture is quite dark as there are no windows in the room, the only light that gets in is through the door or gaps between the roof and walls. But you can see the fire pit she was cooking inRead more
GuatemalaDepartamento del QuichéChuaxán15°5’34” N 90°57’29” W March 21, 2019 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Description of some of the pics (not in order). Homemade broom, lady showing us how she weaves rugs from grass, and a video https://youtu.be/-JU1cxkpYJM
Creosote buildup from years of open flameRead more
GuatemalaDepartamento del QuichéEl CordoncilloRío El Madrón15°3’0” N 91°0’57” W
March 21, 2019 in Guatemala ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
It's a slow going bumpy 2 hour bus trip to the farming community in the mountains. Don't ask why the bus trip is so long, bottom line is its poor planning.
GuatemalaDepartamento del QuichéSanta Cruz del QuichéQuiché Airport15°1’37” N 91°8’54” W March 20, 2019 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Broke my phone stove building, have a lot of great pics and videos that I will be able to access when I am home. Also it is very difficult to post anything as the wifi in the hotel is outrageouslyRead more
Hi Trev, finally caught up on the blog. You are getting amazing experience there, seeing the hard life vs. our easy life which we take for granted. But I'd be interested if you feel they are generally happier than us? Hi to Jess. Love Dad & Mom
GuatemalaDepartamento de GuatemalaLa AuroraLa Aurora International Airport14°35’8” N 90°31’55” W
March 19, 2019 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
The bus is quite nice, each seat has seatbelts, there are 14 of us on the bus including the bus driver, but the bus could seat 20, albeit cramped.
Driving through Guatemala city reminds of any modernRead more
GuatemalaDepartamento de GuatemalaLa AuroraLa Aurora International Airport14°35’3” N 90°31’40” W
March 18, 2019 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
GuatemalaDepartamento de GuatemalaLa AuroraLa Aurora International Airport14°35’7” N 90°31’59” W
March 18, 2019 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Casa blanca hotel, night 1
