The first night we stayed in a hotel with a pool. We also did a lot of walking along the beach the first night.
Today was by far the best. In the morning we took a bike tour in some other cities around the lake. First We rode the bikes down to the docks. After this we took a boat across the lake to where were would start. We rode up and down the steepest hills I have ever been on for about ten miles miles. To end the day we went to a huge cliff over the water. You could jump off the cliff into the water. It was so high... We guessed about ten meters! EK
The second hotel had 2 hot tubs, a dart board, fuse ball, ping pong, a wood burning sauna, a massage center, and lots of peacocks.
Before we got here we went for a hike to a nature preserve where there were spider monkeys, raccoons, and a butterfly cage. AK
I am on nose bleed number 7 and have decided to let doctor Strabbing fix it when I get home. AK
The ride to Lago Atitlan was beautiful, however imagine your worst winding mountain pass and multiply by a zillion...in the back of the bus. We also now appreciate of our country's emissions control.
Since we are fairly obvious tourist, we are always approached by the locals selling their hand made crafts. The blankets, cloths, table runners, etc. are amazing and require hours to make. We have seen many women kneeling with weaving looms for hours. I wonder about many things like arthritis and carpal tunnel and if they complain of repetitive use injurys in Guatemala. We also are suspicious that there may be a factory with machines making similar looking items in mass quantity, but so far have not spotted it. At this time I choose to be inspired by these patient and diligent women. JK
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Hey guys! Finally relocated your blog address in a stack of cards! Happy New year! Glad to read all of your posts! We will keep you in our prayers...for safety. Have fun!!!!!! The Yonkus'
ReplyDeleteAwesome picture of you boys jumping off the cliff. WOW you are very brave! I don't see a picture of mom or dad doing that! Sorry to hear about the nose bleeds AK, Rachel feels very sympathetic as she has been getting a lot lately also. Keep posting, I am loving hearing about all of the adventures of the day and sounds like something I would love to be a part of.
ReplyDeletegreat pic! and i always wonder about "hand made crafts" ... i want to support people who actually make them ... not factories. good luck :-) and keep the faith
ReplyDeletei love hearing all of the different view points of your family! Our computer has not been working so well so I am sorry we have not written too much yet...it is cold here so having it warm and jumping in the water sounds great!! Ben's team is undefeated yet...beat south and triunity. We have been praying for you...praying for no more nose bleeds for adam :) Love, the Dan Kroezes
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