Trip To Guatemala

Ellie and I are currently visiting my parents in Guatemala. It was more than an adventure to get here but very much worth it once we arrived. We have had a great time visiting with my parents and seeing some sights in Guatemala. It is a beautiful country filled with friendly people. It has been so fun to watch Ellie's reaction to this new place. She is just in awe at all of the new sights and places that we have seen.

At the plaza in Antigua.

Today we took a little trip to Antigua. Antigua used to be the capitol of Guatemala.... but after numberous earthquakes in the 1700s the capitol was moved to Guatemala city. This little city is filled with ruins of old monistaries and convents. It was sort of like going back in time as we strolled along the cobblestone streets. Ellie's favorite part was the carriage ride tour. Although the tour was in spanish we learned a lot about the city from my parents translation.

On the carriage ride tour.

The city is surrounded by volcanoes... three in total. This picture is at the top of one of the monastaries. The ruins are filled with the most beautiful flowers.

The hotel that we parked at, Hotel Santo Domingo... it was just gorgeous. A hotel built around the ruins and the incorporated the beauty of the ruins into the architecture of the hotel.....I will post pictures of that tomorrow.