The last few days
It was time to leave Mexico. We caught another civilised Mexican coach to the border of Guatemala, where, unbeknownst to us, everything was about to change!
Dumped at the border unceremoniously by our comfortable Mexican coach, we had to walk the distance between Mexican immigration and Guatemalan immigration. And here began our true submersion into the local culture. Backpacks were thrown onto the roof of a very typical, very painted, very colourful, very noisy, very smoky chicken bus – and we piled inside with all the local Guatemalans and what felt like every member of every one of their extended family. I’ve never seen so many people crammed onto a bench seat in a bus in my entire life!! It was like a domino effect when anybody wanted to get in or out, with everyone having to stand up to let anyone past. The larger Guatemalans even sat in the middle of the aisle with one cheek on either seat! I found myself nursing a two-year-old and three-year-old brother and sister while mother next to me contained the rest of the family and market produce. The most amazing thing about this experience was the vibrancy and the energy in the bus. From the colourful fabrics, to the smiles on their faces – we were as much a novelty to them as they were to us.
Our local bus eventually arrived in Quetzaltenango, which had some amazing grand architecture and an impressive Plaza des Armas – and the first modern shopping mall that we’d seen for three weeks! And then onto Panajachel, which is set on Lake Aitlan, surrounded by three amazing, beautiful volcanos. We were there for 2 nights, which gave us plenty of time to explore the local markets, surrounding rainforest and take an awesome boat trip on the lake to visit some of the surrounding villages. I tried not to do too much shopping because I knew we were going to the famous Chichi markets the next day.
If you’ve ever seen a photo of a colourful market in Central America – put them all together, and it will give you an idea of what Chichi is like! Be under no illusion that you’ll have time to make this a cultural experience – Chichi is all about the shopping, and you’ll get sucked in too!
Now here I am in Antigua after a great final group meal out, an awesome night’s salsa dancing, and a bunch of new friends I have to say goodbye to! This trip has been amazing and I totally recommend the Mayan Circle tour to anyone who wants a combination of cultural experiences, outdoor activities, relaxing beach holidays and adventures.
Cecily xx
It was time to leave Mexico. We caught another civilised Mexican coach to the border of Guatemala, where, unbeknownst to us, everything was about to change!
Dumped at the border unceremoniously by our comfortable Mexican coach, we had to walk the distance between Mexican immigration and Guatemalan immigration. And here began our true submersion into the local culture. Backpacks were thrown onto the roof of a very typical, very painted, very colourful, very noisy, very smoky chicken bus – and we piled inside with all the local Guatemalans and what felt like every member of every one of their extended family. I’ve never seen so many people crammed onto a bench seat in a bus in my entire life!! It was like a domino effect when anybody wanted to get in or out, with everyone having to stand up to let anyone past. The larger Guatemalans even sat in the middle of the aisle with one cheek on either seat! I found myself nursing a two-year-old and three-year-old brother and sister while mother next to me contained the rest of the family and market produce. The most amazing thing about this experience was the vibrancy and the energy in the bus. From the colourful fabrics, to the smiles on their faces – we were as much a novelty to them as they were to us.
Our local bus eventually arrived in Quetzaltenango, which had some amazing grand architecture and an impressive Plaza des Armas – and the first modern shopping mall that we’d seen for three weeks! And then onto Panajachel, which is set on Lake Aitlan, surrounded by three amazing, beautiful volcanos. We were there for 2 nights, which gave us plenty of time to explore the local markets, surrounding rainforest and take an awesome boat trip on the lake to visit some of the surrounding villages. I tried not to do too much shopping because I knew we were going to the famous Chichi markets the next day.
If you’ve ever seen a photo of a colourful market in Central America – put them all together, and it will give you an idea of what Chichi is like! Be under no illusion that you’ll have time to make this a cultural experience – Chichi is all about the shopping, and you’ll get sucked in too!
Now here I am in Antigua after a great final group meal out, an awesome night’s salsa dancing, and a bunch of new friends I have to say goodbye to! This trip has been amazing and I totally recommend the Mayan Circle tour to anyone who wants a combination of cultural experiences, outdoor activities, relaxing beach holidays and adventures.
Cecily xx
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