Lago de Atitlan

Hello out there in Blogland. Roni and I are just fine, so no worries. We´ve been up to a lot, so without further ado...

After a somewhat harrowing van ride from Antigua on Tuesday morning, we arrived at Panajachel, the big city of Lago de Atitlan.

Wow! This place is awesome. Any sick-to-my-stomach feelings were out the window (no, that does not mean I trew-up). The weather was perfect and we were off to Case del Mundo (much more on this place later).

There are several villages around the lake, each has a special feel. There are a lot of hippy remnants from years past near the shores of each village. The ¨real¨ villages tend to be quite a way uphil and out of the way of las turistas.

Also, you´ll see some rather large mountains in the background. One might be a volcano, but suffice it to say, the entire lake is enclosed by very steep hills. It truly is breathtaking.

Some say that Lago de Atitlan is an energy vortex. Some say it is a place of tranquility.

I say it is calming, gorgeous, and very exciting.

To get from town to town, one must take a mini-boat around the lago. Íf you want want to get to a different town, just wait outside on the dock and a boat should be around within the half-hour to take you to your favorite lunch place or to market.

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