Bill and Janis in Guatemala

July - August 2021

Long time friends, the Burdetts are here in Guatemala for 10 days.
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- Jul 30, 2021, 7:09pm
- ⛅ 66 °F
- Altitude: 1,511 m
- Guatemala Departamento de Guatemala Guatel Plazuela España 14.600667, -90.52223214°36’2” N 90°31’20” W
Day 1
Bill and Janis finally here
July 30, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Bill and Janis had a L.O.N.G. journey here. Once boarding at DFW, they sat on the plane for 1 hour before they had to change planes because of engine problems.

So instead of arriving at 1:30pm, they arrived at 6:15pm.

Glenn and I were at the Parque Las America’s mall and when the plane was delayed even further, we drove over to Oakland Mall to watch “Jungle Cruise” in 4D. That’s where the seats move and vibrate plus viewing thru 3D glasses. That was an experience.

We immediately drove to Media Cancha for steak dinner!

Now back home. Off to Antigua tomorrow.

As we were driving to the airport I realized that I was kinda giddy. Why? It’s been over 1.5 years since we’ve had someone here to visit us or a ministry team. That’s way too long. I miss people. So this will be a special time have Bill and Janis here for 10 days.

Janis wrote on her FB page “Our home away from home for the next 9 days with our friends Glenn and Judy❤️ Loving the cool temps, the flowers and the patio views!”Read more
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- Jul 31, 2021, 11:45am
- ⛅ 75 °F
- Altitude: 1,536 m
- Guatemala Departamento de Sacatepéquez Antigua Parque Central Antigua Guatemala 14.55988, -90.73423814°33’36” N 90°44’3” W
Day 2
Day in Antigua
July 31, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
We are spending a day here. Parked car at Philippi’s house and walked through the walkway to Casa Domingo.

Janis wrote on her FB page “Today we set out to see the ancient city of Antiqua Guatemala. Such a beautiful drive. Had no idea that Guatemala was so mountainy and cool. The weather is so nice compared to Texas heat right now. I’m glad we had an experienced driver AND someone who knew the culture and where to go and where NOT to go. Saw lots of pretty architecture and flowers of every color today. Fun day!!”Read more
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- Aug 1, 2021, 11:00am
- ⛅ 61 °F
- Altitude: 2,537 m
- Guatemala Departamento de Chimaltenango Municipio de Santa Apolonia Chichabac 14.797813, -90.98333414°47’52” N 90°59’0” W
Day 3
Brunch at Rinco Suisso
August 1, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
We left home at 8:30, heading to the lake.

Stopping for Rinco Suisso for brunch!
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- Aug 1, 2021, 1:19pm
- 🌧 70 °F
- Altitude: 1,931 m
- Guatemala Departamento de Sololá San Jorge La Laguna 14.753613, -91.17665814°45’13” N 91°10’36” W
Day 3
Overlook of lake Atitlan
August 1, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ 🌧 70 °F
Nearly there!

Janis wrote on her FB wall "For the next four days we will be staying on Lake Atitlan at a missionary retreat with our Avant missionary friends-love hearing the history of various missionary organizations and how they have changed over the years"

and "Loading up the van and heading to the lake surrounded by volcanos and more beauty! Can’t wait!"Read more
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- Aug 2, 2021, 6:08am
- ⛅ 57 °F
- Altitude: 1,548 m
- Guatemala Departamento de Sololá Panajachel Río Panajachel 14.736513, -91.16014114°44’11” N 91°9’37” W
Day 4
Sunrise
August 2, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Getting up for the majestic sunrise

Janis wrote on her FB wall "Got up early to watch the sunrise. I am NOT a morning person but this was breathtaking and so worth it!"
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- Aug 2, 2021, 8:34am
- ⛅ 66 °F
- Altitude: 1,546 m
- Guatemala Departamento de Sololá San Jorge La Laguna Río San Buenaventura 14.741125, -91.16353614°44’28” N 91°9’49” W
Day 4
Casa Del Mundo for breakfast
August 2, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
A tuk tuk ride to the boat doc
A public boat to Casa del Mundo
French toast for breakfast

on Janis FB wall, she wrote "Glenn bargained for a ride to the boat in little scooter taxis, then a boat ride across the lake for brunch. It’s a beautiful day in Guatemala!"Read more
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- Aug 2, 2021, 10:44am
- ⛅ 73 °F
- Altitude: 1,548 m
- Guatemala Departamento de Sololá Jaibalito Río Jaibalito 14.736055, -91.21598114°44’10” N 91°12’58” W
Day 4
Photos while at Casa Del Mundo
August 2, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Janis wrote on her FB wall "at the top of the mountain, we had a delicious brunch with a view of the lake and volcanos and classical guitar music playing in the background. I could stay here forever"

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"My doctor would be proud of me walking up all these stairs!! It was worth the climb. The food was soooo good!! Beautiful views!"Read more
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- Aug 3, 2021, 10:57am
- 🌧 72 °F
- Altitude: 1,557 m
- Guatemala Departamento de Sololá San Antonio Palopó 14.694572, -91.11735514°41’40” N 91°7’2” W
Day 5
Nancy’s shop in San Antonio Palopo
August 3, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ 🌧 72 °F
It’s always fun to have Nancy dress Bill and Janis up.

Janis wrote on FB “Today we took a road trip around the lake to the town of San Antonio Palopo. Once again we enjoyed beautiful winding roads with different views of the volcanos and gorgeous foliage. We visited a pottery shop, a weaving shop where the owner dressed us up in authentic Mayan outfits and then ate lunch at a hotel high up the mountain with a breathtaking view.”

And at Nancy’s place “The next stop was to visit “Nancy”, a tiny Mayan woman who owned a weaving shop where they wove fabric and made native dresses and attire. She dressed Bill and I up in customary outfits. I took WAY too many pictures but it was so fun (although hot😅)”

And a 3rd FB posting “Next was Bill’s turn at getting dressed up. He liked his shirt so much he bought it. I bought the hair ribbon too but I doubt I could ever fix it back like Nancy did.”

and at the pottery shop - "First stop was the pottery shop where the women hand painted each piece. They are all so artistic. Such a beautiful country with beautiful people and culture."Read more
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- Aug 3, 2021, 12:51pm
- 🌧 72 °F
- Altitude: 1,593 m
- Guatemala Departamento de Sololá Santa Catarina Palopó Río Nimayá 14.716133, -91.13132514°42’58” N 91°7’53” W
Day 5
Lunch at Casa Palopo
August 3, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ 🌧 72 °F
Best view for lunch

And Janis wrote on FB “Our final stop of the day was at the beautiful Casa Palopo Hotel nestled up the mountains overlooking the lake. COVID has kept lots of tourists away so none of the hotel restaurants were crowded. We were the only ones at lunch today and our waiter spoiled us with attention.”

Also Janis wrote about her last day in Panajachel - "Last morning to wake up to this beauty. Headed back to Guatemala City today. I will miss the cool mornings, the volcanos on the horizon, the colorful flowers, singing birds, squirrels playing and the sound of Tuk Tuks driving down the street. Thank you Judy Marr Stewart and Glenn Stewart for sharing your homes with us and letting us experience Guatemala in such a personal way. I have loved every minute!"Read more
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- Aug 5, 2021, 12:49pm
- 🌧 63 °F
- Altitude: 2,279 m
- Guatemala Departamento de Chimaltenango Pamanzana Riachuelo La Giralda 14.768795, -90.98860914°46’8” N 90°59’19” W
Day 7
Pollo Campero in Tecpan
August 5, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ 🌧 63 °F
We decided to stop at the brand new Pollo Campero. Delicious!

Janis wrote “Interesting day- we drove back to Guatemala City. We stopped to see a beautiful waterfall, ate lunch at a new chicken place, visited some missionary friends at the seminary and then drove through some heavy rain to get home. Now time for my daily siesta😴”

And before we left Panajachel Janis wrote on her FB wall “Last morning to wake up to this beauty. Headed back to Guatemala City today. I will miss the cool mornings, the volcanos on the horizon, the colorful flowers, singing birds, squirrels playing and the sound of Tuk Tuks driving down the street. Thank you Judy Marr Stewart and Glenn Stewart for sharing your homes with us and letting us experience Guatemala in such a personal way. I have loved every minute!”Read more
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