Author: Rona

Livingston: From Lake to River to SeaLivingston Guatemala, Guatemala Livingston Guatemala, Guatemala The boat leaving Rio Dulce for Livingston picked me up at El Tortugal at 9AM. I already booked my ride yesterday at...

The ParadiseRio Dulce Guatemala, Guatemala Rio Dulce Guatemala, Guatemala “Places like this make you feel grateful to be alive. It’s so beautiful.” Lorained commented as we found ourselves in Finca el Paraiso. I met...

Road to Rio DulceRio Dulce Guatemala, Guatemala Rio Dulce Guatemala, Guatemala When I woke up this morning in Semuc, I wished I booked for another night. It’s just so beautiful waking up to the...

Semuc Champey: Rockpools, Caving and TubingSemuc Champey, Guatemala Semuc Champey, Guatemala Day 1 July 1- Goodbye Antigua! Hola Semuc! Loooong trip from Antigua to Semuc Champey. Thought the shuttle had forgotten me — then...

Exploring Antigua – Ruins, Churches and IconsAntigua Guatemala, Guatemala Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala My final week and I have settled in Antigua. I feel like I know every nook and cranny, after all it’s such...

Exploring Antigua – Dining, Dancing and DrinkingAntigua Guatemala, Guatemala Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala Angie Angie – serves Spanish tapas with great music. The courtyard has a bonfire on a massive ceramic pot. Went here twice,...

Sunrise and Sunset at MonterricoMonterrico, Guatemala Monterrico, Guatemala I made a last minute decision to book a 2N/1N $30 package from Chisubin Travel Agency last Friday. It included a return shuttle from Antigua to...

Climbing Pacaya VolcanoAntigua Guatemala, Guatemala Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala Climbing Vulcan Pacaya I finally got convinced to climb one of the volcanoes. I had to pick the easiest and fastest one to climb, Vulcan Pacaya....

Spanish Lessons and HomestayAntigua Guatemala, Guatemala Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala Spanish School – Antigua Plaza I wasn’t expecting the very basic, informal setting of the class. A table at the courtyard and a couple of...

A Festive Sunday at AntiguaAntigua Guatemala, Guatemala Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala It’s a festive day at Antigua today because I inadvertently stumbled upon the San Bartolomeo fiesta. I am surprised to find that Antigua is...