Category Archives: Guatemala

The Chez Daniel Loop – Part One.

Posted on 14/01/2016 by Richard Griffith

The Chez Daniel Loop. A circuit of western Guatemala – as suggested by Daniel, the owner of B&B Chez Daniel in Antigua.    Antigua to Chichicastenango: Surrounded by valleys, with nearby mountains looming overhead, Chichicastenango seems isolated in time and space … Continue reading →

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“Guatemala’s tourism showpiece, Antigua, remains far more than a tourist attraction. A place of rare beauty, major historical significance and vibrant culture, it’s the country’s one must-visit destination.” A former capital (the seat of government was relocated to Guatemala City … Continue reading →

Posted on 11/01/2016 by Richard Griffith | Leave a comment

What on earth is mankind doing?

Posted on 10/01/2016 by Richard Griffith

Underneath that seething mass of plastic bottles runs a small stream. The sign in the background reads: “Recycling is not an obligation it is a responsibility for me, for you and for the future.” Edited with BlogPad Pro

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All good things, inevitably, come to an end.

Posted on 07/01/2016 by Richard Griffith

My time in Panajachel [pana hachel] and more notably my time with Magda, and her delightful family, has sadly come to an end. The last two weeks have certainly gone quicker than I would have liked, but it has been … Continue reading →

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Guatemala.

Posted on 04/01/2016 by Richard Griffith

Capital: Guatemala City. Area: 42.042 sq mi. Great Britain 80.823 sq mi. Population: 15.8 million. Great Britain: 61.0 million. Guatemala is proving to be a magical place. If you’re into indigenous cultures, the mountains, the markets, kicking back lakeside or … Continue reading →

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Navidad.

Posted on 02/01/2016 by Richard Griffith

It has been a tough first week getting a decent nights sleep in Magda’s house. There are a number of contributing factors: 1. Cockerels – it sounds as though there are hundreds of them in the vicinity of Magda’s home, … Continue reading →

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Bienvinido a Guatemala.

Posted on 29/12/2015 by Richard Griffith

Lago de Atitlán, Guatemala.  The picture postcard location of Lago de Atitlán has proved to be an excellent place to start my adventures in Guatemala. It’s is a huge lake with around 14 towns loosely scattered around its circumference. The … Continue reading →

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