Semuc Champey & Coban

There is no question that Semuc Champey is truly spectacular. We hiked in along a trail passing little water falls, and great views of the pools. The pools are quite incredible. There are about 7 or so that are good for swimming in. Most interesting of all is the roaring Cohaban river that runs beneath the pools, which are filled with only the run off from the river. Following the hike up to the "Mirador" look out, the refreshing swim was most welcome!

Antigua

Antigua was incredible - full of people, vendors, processions and carpets. Constantly changing, constantly colorful. We re-visited the monastery, and visited several churches in the evening to see their velaciones, or vigils. This was the first time we had seen a procession of only women and girls.

Semana Santa at the Lake (Atitlan), Panajachel

Along the lakeside there were hundreds of tables/booths supplying food, handiwork, miscellaneous household items and.....bonnets!
Chichi was as colorful as we remembered it, although somewhat quieter on this day. We found ourselves frequently getting in the way of a small Easter Morning procession which was winding its was through the market.

Tikal - Mother & Daughter style!

Mom and I had a great time touring around the ruins of Tikal, seeing the sunset and sunrise, and enjoying the peacefulness of the morning hours.

From the first trip that Bruce and I had done, the biggest difference was the weather - much warmer, and without the afternoon rain to cool everything down. Everything looked just a little bit drier and "browner". We saw not only the crocodrilo, but also a bird related to the Quetzal, spider monkeys (heard the howlers, but didn't see any), pizotes, and toucans.