The past weekend was full of new experiences all around. It began with visiting the 2nd site of ancient ruins since I have been to in Guatemala. Iximche. While not as huge as Tikal, the place was packed with history. Iximche was the first capital of Guatemala, which is pretty cool considering that is Mayan ruins as opposed to a Spanish settlement.
Then we went to volcanic hot springs in Las Fuentes Georginas. Enough said.
I was really intrigued by a co-op glassblowing factory we visited on the way back to Antigua. The workers are paid by piece produced and the pieces are shipped out over the entire country. They also use a system of recycling that allows for minimal waste and maximum art.
Last but not least we visited Lake Atitlan. The lake used to be a volcano but imploded on itself long ago. Katie and I were able kayak and swim in the morning. We stayed in an Eco lodge tucked into the side of a mountain sitting 15 feet above the lake. It was a very relaxing trip, a great way to begin approaching the end of the semester.
