| Last additions - Xela |

35 viewsA relax day with Carmen and Sebastian in Antigua before crossing the border to El Salvador.Dec 11, 2009
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34 viewsWithout a doubt, Rony's serves up the best tacos in Guatemala and while I can't vouch for all of Mexico, the Gringas are the best thing I've eaten to date on this trip. We ate here several times. Look at all those toppings!Dec 10, 2009
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27 viewsLlano del Pinar, with Santa Maria looming behind. Photo by Sebastian.Dec 10, 2009
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30 viewsAh, Coca Cola. Well deserved after a serious morning walk. Photo by Sebastian.Dec 10, 2009
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24 viewsA rather ritzy looking home in a rather non-ritzy town called Llano del Pinar. Note the cow at the front door.Dec 10, 2009
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33 viewsThese are the pointy trees you need to turn right at. Otherwise, it's a pretty straightforward walk, no guides needed.Dec 10, 2009
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29 viewsAlthough we coudln't see Santiaguito, we could see steam rising from time to time. Photo by Sebastian.Dec 10, 2009
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30 viewsTHe beginning of our hike back down to mortal territory.Dec 10, 2009
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34 viewsProudly wearing the Dynamite Dean shirt all over the place.Dec 10, 2009
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32 viewsNot a bad day, view or no.Dec 10, 2009
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29 viewsTalking with Shane at the point that would, theoretically, offer the best views of Santiaguito.Dec 10, 2009
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32 viewsWe hung out at the top and watched the clouds go by.Dec 10, 2009
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25 viewsThe skies cleared a little bit - at least enough to see more than just white.Dec 10, 2009
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29 viewsA Mayan/Christian ceremony. We were invited to partake in another end-of-year ceremony and happily accepted.Dec 10, 2009
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30 viewsSome people prefer to climb this hill for views of Xela. But, on a good day, climbing Santa Maria gives an incredible view of erupting Santiaguito below. Not for us, however.Dec 10, 2009
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33 viewsJust some great morning light. Photo by Sebastian.Dec 10, 2009
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27 viewsLooking down on Xela in the early morning as we begin our hike up Volcan Santa Maria.Dec 10, 2009
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31 viewsSome sort of government building near which I had my first piece of pizza in Latin America. Interesting.Dec 10, 2009
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30 viewsMy attempts to befriend the parrot were rebuffed with bites.Dec 10, 2009
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31 viewsA hillside town near the hot springs.Dec 10, 2009
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