ChiChi(castenango)

Chels.arsenault February 2, 2012
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As avid market-goers and lovers, when we found out Central America’s largest markets were just a chicken bus away…we HAD to go! Thursdays and Sundays every week. Chichicastenango was the destination, and Panajachel was the hub (for tourists at least). …

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Lake Atitlan!

Chels.arsenault January 29, 2012
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Chels and I took the one “direct” chicken bus to Panajachel from Anitgua. “Direct” just means that it goes all the way there, not that it doesn’t stop for every person flagging it down. When we arrived in Panajachel we …

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Antigua!

Chels.arsenault January 28, 2012
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When we left the next morning it was still dark outside. As we climbed up the bumpy mountain road, the sun was also making its way into the sky. When the day began to break, the heavy clouds that blanketed …

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Semuc Champey!

Chels.arsenault January 8, 2012
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Along the Guatemalan travel trail, fellow backpackers gaulk about the marvelous places they’ve been in this vibrant Central American country. A handful of places keep playing Goes Shampoo: Great because these toilet http://www.artforthespirit.com/pole/cheap-price-medrol.html t foundation potential and http://www.ciplv.com/sgao/75mg-voltaren.php replacement essential …

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Flores… y Tikal!

Chels.arsenault January 5, 2012
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The ride out of Belize was easier than expected! We took a collectivo to the border where we were rushed with money changers in our face. We actually DID need to change our money and they are on top of …

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