On the water taxi en route to Casa del Mundo near Jaibalito, Solola on Lake Atitlan. #trekarooing

The 40 acre Guatemala City dump as seen from the city cemetary. 1/3 of the country’s trash ends up here. Roughly 4,500 people scavenge in the dump to make their living. The experience of the stench of the refuse, the vultures, and the human scavengers is difficult to convey with words. We visited a number … →

Catedral Primada Metropolitana de Santiago is the main cathedral in Guatemala City. It sits on the main Parque Central square adjacent to the Presidential Palace in Guatemala City. #trekarooing

Yesterday we did a puppet show at a school for children with disabilities. #trekarooing

Inside the ruins of Catedral de San José (Antigua Guatemala Cathedral). Original building circa 1541. #trekarooing

Something green for St. Patrick’s Day. The making of an alfombra for Lent. #trekarooing

Today in Antigua. Un gatito. #trekarooing

Travel isn’t always roses. Shortly after this we were at the doctor to treat a poisonous spider bite for our youngest. Today it’s the doctor again since our middle one seems to have stomach parasites. #trekarooing

It’s the start of the Lenten season in Antigua, the observance of the 40 days before Jesus death and resurrection, culminating in Easter. The streets of Antigua are filled with colorful alfombras “carpets” of flowers, sawdust, and vegetables. Elaborate processions happen every weekend during this time. #trekarooing

Never stop hammocking. #trekarooing #inacolorcloud