Central America

Antigua, Guatemala - the old capital, the city amongst 3 volcanoes (one very active!), the home of pimped up chicken buses. A beautiful old Spanish colonial city but also a weird Americanised tourist trap where you can find McDonald's, burger king, dunken Donuts etc etc - none of which I went to of course!

Spent days exploring the ruins of old building (it's also earthquake country) and learning about the culture of all the indigenous tribes, many still present and doning their traditional dress, each distinct for their region.

Spent nights playing pool and drinking craft beer with backpackers and locals alike (and discovering that apparently after a pint I'm a pool shark!); learning a little salsa (difficult in thongs/flip flops) and partying at an all night "pool party" 30 mins out of town and getting very excited when the DJ starts playing a song from Aussie band Rüfus. *The dancefloor was at the bottom of an empty pool.

It definitely wasn't 'real' Guatemala but it sure was fun!Read more