Ok, so, when one thinks of the most memorable and enduring aspects of ancient civilization, one might think of the Egyptian Pyramids or the Sphinx. Perhaps the Parthenon […]
Central America / El Salvador / Guatemala
Highway Robbery
Leaving Antigua was a terrible f@#*ing idea. The morning starts innocently enough, I wake up. I take a shower. I pack my bag. This is where the trouble […]
Central America / Guatemala
Antigua and the Volcano
As I have alluded to there is a huge cultural bias against extranjeros in Guatemala. I think this happens in many or most countries all over the world, […]
Central America / Guatemala
Semuk Champey
I’ve got an awesome bruise on the inside of my right bicep. It’s been there for a few days now, and I’m not sure how I got it. […]
Central America / Guatemala
Lanquin, Guatemala
The anonymity I enjoyed in San Ignacio and El Remate is gone. Again, we turistas have targets on us. The shuttle hasn’t even stopped and there are hands […]
Central America / Guatemala
El Remate and Tikal, Guatemala
Guatemalan rainstorms are no respecters of laundry. I have no shame.