An example of the huipil (blouse) and corte (skirt), the typical dress of Guatemala. Each community has a unique design to distinguish them from other pueblos. This dress is from Chichicastenango.
A view of Lake Atitlan from the road descending into Panajachel.
Each of these mausoleums are painted different colors that represent the gender of the deceased person and are organized by family. Such a beautiful way to honor the dead.
Another view of Lago de Atitlan
Roadside stand.
Lake Atitlan has risen 4 meters in the past 10 years so there are many buildings and park benches that are completely submerged underwater.
Our first stop at Lake Atitlan was the small village of San Juan. There are a few cooperatives of artists and crafts people so they can all benefit from the tourism. Many of us bought scarves from these women who hand weave and dye their threads with all natural materials.
The giant hill of San Juan.
We were all a bit nervous about getting into a tuk-tuk for the first time, especially because it was on a dangerously steep hill. Needless to say, we all survived, but it definitely felt like a Disneyland ride. Complete with sharp unexpected turns, dodging pot holes and pedestrians, and careening down narrow alleyways.
We made it through most of the day totally dry...And then it started raining. The streets flooded and we had to wade through 5 inch deep puddles. The thunder and lightning was quite thrilling!
Thoroughly soggy and still smiling!
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