Helloooo Antigua

It’s after 9pm in Guatemala, and Brian and I are happy to report we are alive… but barely. We are absolutely exhausted! However, the day has been a joy since we did make it to Antigua and were able to enjoy the evening walking around town, trying to find the ATM and a place to eat.

Lucky us, we were able to have a great dinner at the Sky Cafe, and let me tell you, our view was amazing. Just take a look!

sky cafe view

Other than that, being in Guatemala hasn’t really sunk in just yet. We’re here, but it is definitely a blur! Guatemala is quite different overall – the drive over the hilly terrain was awesome, as was the flight in when we could see volcano tops peek through the cloud cover. I’ll be lucky if I make it through the week without getting sick, though. Being creatures of habit, I definitely started putting my toothbrush under the tap water… blasted! Oh well, I figure its bound to happen at least once in the next two months! This is going to be an awesome adventure!!!!

P.S. I did end up bringing my DSLR camera. I was getting the last minute jitters and such, but I decided it would be worth it. Can’t wait to bust it out – this country is gorgeous!

Posted December 27, 2007 in: Guatemala

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6 Responses to Helloooo Antigua

  1. justine December 28, 2007 at 6:00 am #

    Glad you made it Keep us posted Love Mom

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  2. Craig December 28, 2007 at 7:19 am #

    Awesome guys! Have a great time! Can’t wait to read/see more of it along the way…How hard was it to get an internet connection? Are you using the laptop?

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  3. Brooke December 28, 2007 at 8:52 am #

    yep, using the laptop. the hostel we’re staying at has FREE wi-fi and FREE breakfast… like good breakfasts – eggs or pancakes, juice, coffee type meals mmmmm. Today we had eggs, plantains, black beans, sour cream and toast! Other than that, haven’t seen any other floating wireless connections, but there are 2 internet cafes on the same street.

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  4. Mike December 28, 2007 at 3:56 pm #

    Congratulations, Brooke! I’ll be living vicariously through you guys every step of the way!

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  5. rodney December 28, 2007 at 9:00 pm #

    i will be in guatemala early feb.
    two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar will take care of any problems you have with food poisoning. good luck.

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  6. hashimotogirl December 29, 2007 at 11:05 am #

    YEAH!!!! so exciting!! I’m glad you took your camera and I wish i was there eating those black beans – they are soooo good!!!

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