We left Guatemala City at about 6:15 this morning headed up the mountain to the Guatemalan highlands. We stopped for breakfast and were able to get it down, but we were not exactly immpressed. It took about 3 hours to get to the lake. We then took a boat ride across the lake to the town of Santiago where we were able to view some of the lifestyle of the Mayan Indian tribes. It was quite an experience to see them all dressed both men and women in their traditional dress. The most exciting part was visiting the Sunday market where the natives come to shop for the week. We shopped a little too and tried to say "no thanks" nicely to the very persistent mayan sellers. The sights and smells were interesting to say the least. Lunch was "fun" too in that we ordered "club sandwiches" and they came with fish paste, hamburgers, and egg on them. Our stomachs are trying to recover. We have learned so much about the culture from our tour guides. We feel very blessed! Kami will arrive in the morning so we are headed off for a good nights sleep.
3 comments:
Love seeing the sights and following your adventures. Looking forward to seeing Kami join you! Can't wait! Love and prayers, Uncle Keith's
the website is awesome. :) glad you decided to do it. had much fun playing with brett & bri yesterday. praying for you today as you meet sweet little kami. much love - karen
Gaah! Lost my post :/ Anyway, this is so fun to be on this journey with you! Praying for you always and can't wait to see Kami pics!! :) Zach and Liz say Hi and Zach says to tell you that the judge is going to listen to God! ;)
Oh, and FISH PASTE?!?!?!? :barf: Maybe I can come with you next time as part of my diet plan. :tee-hee:
Love you,
E.J.E.Z.N.
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