Post #790810 by danlovestikis on Tue, Oct 30, 2018 9:19 AM

The next leg of our tip took us to Gautemala. We will take a bus to the center of the country and then a boat ride to a resort for lunch. It was a wonderful day.

This would be a 9 hour trip from start to finish. Every bit of it wonderful.

It happened that it was Independence Day. In the first town the parade moved to the side so our bus could go through. At the larger city we were blocked. So we all got off the bus and walked 5 blocks along the parade route to reach our boat.

This was by far one of our very best moments on our trip. The people are Mayans. No longer are they just in books for me.

On the ship you go for a lecture about your trip. We were told that the volcanos would be hidden by clouds and to not be disappointed if you can't see them. Well the clouds took the day off and we had wonderful views on the way and during the return trip.

This is our boat. We boarded and set off across Lake Atitlan.

We were so fortunate to see all three volcanos.

Coming into port.

The resort we very pretty and we walked passed the tent to where our buffet lunch was set up. The food was the same as we have had in Mexico. Delicious.

I found a shot glass with a clay bird on the side. Shot glasses are my favorite souvenir to bring home.

Leaving the dock and heading back.

I spoke with this lady many times and purchased not only some things for me but gifts for my sister who will turn 80 in March. The captain charged her for riding on our boat. But she did make many sales.

It's been said that you can find anything on Amazon. So I typed in Guatemala and hummingbird and yes just like those I bought on the boat they had them for sale!

Best view ever.

A few more hours and we'll be back on the ship and saying farewell to Guatemala.