We returned last week from a journey around Guatemala with a short boarder jump into Honduras and Belize. We realized when thinking about the trip that we really had not been East of Guatemala City, so we planned to head that way and try to get to Placencia, Belize by the 22nd. We also had the great fortune to have Trevor (from the CU days) traveling with us and our friend Kate (PCV) joined us for Christmas. I would hate to bore everyone with a blow by blow of the vacation, so I will give you the highlights.
Copan Ruins (Honduras) – Just a skip across the Guate boarder you can see some amazing Mayan stone carvings.
Livingston – While still in Guatemala you get a great feel for Caribbean and Garifuna culture. Just don’t stay in a hotel that is throwing a party for the owners girlfriend
Placencia, Belize – A great place to swing in your hammock and dip in the Ocean. Kelly and I also had a great time at the Christmas eve Reggae dance party on the beach. We spent Christmas day relaxing, eating, drinking Belizian rum and playing cards with Trevor and Kate.
Tikal – A breathtaking Mayan site full of temples and wildlife. Any visitors to Guatemala should make the trip up to the Peten
Lanquin - A great place to hangout for New Year's and close to Semuc Champey and cave tours.
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