The streets of Antigua, Guatemala are paved with beautiful cobblestones and most of the buildings are one-story high. After checking into our Airbnb, my group and I left to wander the magical City!
Everywhere we went, there was something colorful and beautiful to view!
The Village of Santiago at Lake Atitlan, Guatemala is the most culturally authentic of the villages I visited during my three day stay at the lake. Peering down at these women doing their laundry in the lake, makes you grateful for washing machines!
This elderly lady demonstrated how she wrapped her headpiece into a hat!
Viola! One of the ladies I brought on the trip (Jing…from China) posed for a strikingly vibrant photo with her!
Each village along the shore of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala has its own special essence. The village of San Juan has lots of shops with homemade items and a variety of restaurants to choose from. This lovely young girl with her cute baby allowed me to take their photo…
Once you’ve reached San Juan via boat, there are plenty of Tuk Tuks to shuttle you around the village inexpensively. For 10 Guatemalan Quetzals (about $1.30) you can take one to the village of San Pedro.
The Village of Santa Cruz at Lake Atitlan, Guatemala is quiet and has much less tourism than the other villages nestled along the shore of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. There are a few restaurants near the boat dock and if you walk up a rather steep hill into town, you’ll get a feel for the villagers’ daily life.
Many Guatemalans prefer not to have their photo taken, so I either ask or sneak one in. This pretty girl agreed to have her photo taken.
The view once you’ve almost reached the top is fabulous!
As soon as we walked into the main square, we were excited to see a game of soccer being played by the local children!
These two cuties wanted me to take their photo again and again, in a variety of “funny” poses.
The small group of three people I am taking through Central America and I arrived to Lake Atitlan on Thursday, February 18th in the early evening. The Airbnb I had reserved for us was stunning! The gardens were overflowing with lush colorful blooms and the interior was filled with interesting decor!
The view from the wrap-around porch was phenomenal! You can see one of the volcanoes in the horizon…
Upon our initial arrival to a village at Lake Atitlan on a shuttle from the airport in Guatemala City, we were required to take a 15 minute boat ride to the village we were staying at. Throughout the stay, to visit a village we took a boat. They looked like this…
Our week on Grand Cayman Island couldn’t have been better! In addition to the typical beach activities of relaxing by the pool and walking along the beach, we attempted Stand Up Paddle boarding, went sailing on a catamaran to Stingray City (definitely a highlight), visited the lush Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, listened to live music at Camana Bay, dined out at numerous restaurants including Sunshine Grill, Da Fish Shack, Agave Grill, attended a wild game themed dinner with our friends at their friends’ house, and had a tour of the island by our friends! For our last day on Grand Cayman, our friends took us to The National Gallery of Grand Cayman to see the outdoor sculptures and back to Camana Bay to the observation deck (which was closed on our previous visit).
This gazing ball at The National Gallery of Grand Cayman reflects the beautiful sky and me…
We also took a swim at the pool and I ran for my camera when this bright green Iguana made an appearance!
Learning to Stand Up Paddle Board can be challenging, especially if you’re using an inflatable board and you’re in the ocean with rocking waves! Our friend Deanna is an avid Stand Up Paddle Boarder and gave us a few pointers before we hopped on. Her boyfriend Wayne (also our friend/like family) took photos and movies of our session and I couldn’t help but post the funniest one of my husband about ready to fall forward…
Because he’s taller (6’4″) and heavier than I am, he had more difficulty standing up.
We were a bit worried about falling onto the sharp coral in shallow areas. Here’s hubby falling…
My feet are in position as far apart as possible as instructed by Deanna…
For my first attempt, I was very pleased to have gotten up a few times and paddled!
Staying young is an attitude! Keep trying new things and life is always an adventure! I read something recently that resonated, “To have joy in your life, view everything as if it’s the first time you’re seeing it or the last time”.
Sherry Lachelle Travels 