February 5, 2010 My life, one photo a day

There is always something exciting about preparing for a new adventure. Doing a little Youtube research is a must. A few guide books and some rice wine to go along with it make the experience real. Southeast Asia again in the Fall. Tickets are already bought. "Say Cheese" goes Asia.

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January 21, 2010 My life, one photo a day

The Indian market in Chichicastenango was a fabulous look into the past and present. There were thousands of indigenous folks all crammed into a few tight city blocks. The sea of rich Guatemalan colors overloaded your senses while the wafting smells of street food, incense, and humanity fought for control of the rest of you. The few tourists came late and left early heading back to Antigua leaving Chichi to relax and disassemble from the day. Scenes of children and old men carrying loads three times their body weight on ropes suspended from their foreheads are forever etched into my memory. Tomorrow it looks like the village of Nebaj in the highlands. More of Guatemala is waiting. Good night from the rooftop of the Hotel Chalet in Chichicastenango, Guatemala.
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January 17, 2010 My life, one photo a day

The outlines of Guatemala City, its people, and Pacaya Volcano in the distance. It was a wild ride with Hilberto in the mini van to Antigua. The Tres Volcanoes Hotel is clean and quaint with the real volcanoes just a short distance away. One "bolsa grande" of Ice from the super mercado down the street and we were set for the night. Immodium capsules "extra firm" at the ready by the bed. Good night to the rat race.
SAY CHEESE starts in the morning.

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