Showing posts with label Panajachel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Panajachel. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Travel Pics-Lake Atitlan, Guatemala


It's been awhile since I posted any travel pictures, so I thought I'd share some from one of the most beautiful places I have ever laid eyes on.  This is Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, Central America.  This gorgeous lake surrounded by volcanoes is located just a couple of hours away from the capital.  This past summer, I took boat tour that visited various towns around the lake.








I think this is a painting of a Mayan Cabbage Patch Kid! LOL.


This man used birds to read fortunes.  You gave him your money, then he pulled one of the birds out from the cage. The bird used its beak to retrieve a little paper with a fortune written on it.  Here was my fortune:



These children performed a traditional dance for us.




This painting depicts a "Romeo and Juliette" type legend about the lake...two star-crossed lovers are supposedly responsible for a strange current that sweeps the lake.


We visited a women's cooperative that showcases traditional Mayan weaving.




These are traditional Mayan woven blouses called "huipiles."






In my eyes, Lago Atitilan is quite possibly one of the most enchanting places in the world...

So, what is the most beautiful place you have visited?

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Travel Pics-Guatemala

Guatemala..Land of the Eternal Spring



Other people's travel pictures really inspire me.  There are some places that I never considered attractive destinations until I saw a friend's travel pictures posted online.  

So, I've decided that occasionally I will post some of my pictures from past travels. (And hopefully my future travels too!) First up are a few pictures from Guatemala.  I spent a total of a year there, and it is a place that is very dear to my heart. Hope you enjoy my images from this beautiful country.






Lago Atitlan, Panajachel, Guatemala


A Family frolics by the shores of Atitlan


Mayan Pyramids peeking out from the Peten jungle


Tikal, Peten




Impressive Mayan Pyramids


Mayan girls


Pigs roaming freely on the streets of Monterrico


Black sand beaches of Guatemala


Monterrico 


Sunset over Guatemala's Pacific Coast