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Post by Rich on Jan 24, 2008 1:20:41 GMT -6
We just came back from Guatemala, and it is a beautiful country. From the Mayan ruins, to the streets of Antigua, to the black sand beach in Monterrico, the whole country is a primitive paradise. Unspoiled by excess commercialism, the diversity of the different regions is amazing. The people were friendly, the sights were unbelievable. Standing atop a 3,000 year old Mayan Temple defies description. Eating fresh fruit from a municipal market is an experience all its own. Behind the fortified walls that line the streets of Antigua, lie beautifully landscaped courtyards. The flowers and birds are colorful and exotic. I only forgot one thing in Guatemala- I forgot to stay there.
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Post by Rich on Jan 24, 2008 12:26:19 GMT -6
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Post by mojocaster on Jan 26, 2008 22:07:38 GMT -6
I am glad you guys had a great trip  |
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Post by jeremym19 on Jan 28, 2008 10:23:00 GMT -6
That looks awesome, would love to visit those ruins some day
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Post by chris on Jan 28, 2008 22:57:55 GMT -6
I'm ready to visit them everyday. If you're interested in photos (lots of landscape shots in addition to the normal wedding and vacationing type things) drop me an e-mail and I'll send a link on over.
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Post by Rich on Feb 2, 2008 7:49:40 GMT -6
After a day on the beach, there's nothing better than a quick dip in the pool  Then hanging around with friends and family, drinking fruit juice based drinks (laced with Guatemalan rum), and laughing... unforgettable!  |
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martyb1
Hopelessly Hooked
Can I make a guitar out of that?
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Post by martyb1 on Feb 7, 2008 19:46:37 GMT -6
Hmmm I only see one guy in the picture with 2 drinks  |
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Post by Rich on Feb 8, 2008 6:30:41 GMT -6
Well.. um.. Hehehe... When in Rome (or Guatemala)
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Post by Rich on Feb 8, 2008 6:45:24 GMT -6
Here's a view from our private patio at our hotel in Antigua, one month ago.  Here's a view from our private patio at home, today.  Now, which is more enticing??? |
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Post by jeremym19 on Feb 8, 2008 7:14:31 GMT -6
I don't know Rich but I might just have to take the hotel in Antigua |
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Post by Rich on Feb 8, 2008 7:21:12 GMT -6
I'm having issues.. This was the first real vacation in 31 years for us, and a piece of me stayed there...
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Post by jeremym19 on Feb 8, 2008 8:55:23 GMT -6
I can kind of relate, not the 31 years part but my mind has been in wyoming since we left  |
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Post by Rich on Feb 8, 2008 10:22:17 GMT -6
That's gorgeous country right there. |
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Post by jeremym19 on Feb 8, 2008 10:31:43 GMT -6
It sure is! I'm trying to figure out when I'll be able to take a couple weeks with my cousins and go backpacking out there, but it probably wont happen for a while.
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Post by Rich on Feb 13, 2008 8:52:53 GMT -6
Drinking from freshly opened coconuts in Monterrico  There were these old barges carrying people, livestock, SUVs, and motorcycles to the island. Talk about old world integrated with the new..  This is one of the prettiest countries I've ever seen.. tranquil is an understatement!  Hard to believe I was there a month ago, with exceptionally cold weather here in Chicago, and so much snow..  |
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