Hello again!
We officially left Quetzaltenango last night at 18:00 (Have to love 24 hr time) and spent the night traveling by our own private coach to Flores, Guatemala. It was a twelve hour jaunt, but we arrived safely in Flores early this morning around 6:45. We are currently staying in the Los Amigos Youth Hostel, surrounded by the local birds, a dog, and a cat or two who roam the hostel freely (the dog constantly begs for tummy rubs).
After spending all night on the bus and eating a delicious breakfast (highly recommend the Energy Avocado Shake with granola), we plan to spend the rest of the day just vegging out, possibly heading to the lake later this afternoon for a swim and visiting the local zoo (monkeys, jaguars, and birds oh my!). Tomorrow, we plan to head out on a three day jungle trek which includes visiting the Mayan ruin Tikal. Everybody will have their Big 4: Water Canteen, Rain Gear, Bug Spray, and Sun screen.
We will update once more after our jungle trek!
Have a happy Tuesday!
HOLA
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What an incredible adventure! Hopefully everyone reading this is as amazed as we are. To think that students in Houston are grinding out their days in abject bordom while you are having the trip of a lifetime!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes and keep the info coming.
Pat and Patty
Hi Sara!
ReplyDeleteSure hope as you ventured out today, you didn't need the bug spray! A little sun screen is a good thing, but hopefully you'll be bringing the bug spray home to the states..unopened! I doubt you will run into any critters!
What a fabulous experience. Stay safe, Sara, but we love you for your bravery, curiosity and venturous side. I bet you have taken some beautiful pictures! See ya' soooon, and again, stay safe, and have fun!
Love ya', Aunt Mary Ann xoxoxoxoox
Happy jungle trekking - watch what you step on! What an amazing adventure you all are having, and I wish I was there.
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