Ny and Caroline are here. We arrived after an uneventful flight to a beautiful day. Our travel through customs was clean and painless. Guatemala city is big, busy, and unattractive. Our driver, Mario was very friendly and easy to understand. The closer we got to Antigua, the prettier it got. Antigua is what we expected: quaint, manageable, friendly, a mix of tourist and indigenous. The streets are cobblestone and the drivers are like something you would see in New York. The town is a mix of very old religious ruins, restaurants and tourist trades. Ny and Caroline walked all over the place. We found one hospital in our tour called Obras Sociales de Hermano Pedro, described as primarily a refuge for the handicap, elderly and abused, but we had difficulty finding the entrance. Our hotel is a sanctuary with water fountains, chirping birds, and beautiful gardens. We have fresh lemonade and breakfast everyday. There are two dogs lounging around. We’re off to a good start!
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| Guatemala City Airport |
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| the crowded streets of Guatemala City |
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| The Cloister Hotel |
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| our hotel |
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| our hotel |
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| our room |
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| the streets of Antigua |
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| local color |
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| one of many churches |
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| Parque Central |
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| ruins |
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