03 December 2011

Antigua and Daddio = good times


From Copán Ruinas Honduras to Antigua Guatemala
15 passenger van filled to the brim
Dad and I did some meditating as not to give into our nausea. 
SOMEBODY crack a window already gaaaah! 

our hotel, Casa Encantada is very nice with a great rooftop for lounging
and Casa Encantada provides ROBES!
dad and I being super nerds
totally impressed with our robes,
we put them on right away over our clothes

now its time for a walkabout town...




aaahhh glorias Convento Santa Catalina The Convent of Santa Catalina Martir was the second monastery founded by the Augustine Order in the year 1613. Within 10 years, the Convent contained 110 nuns and 6 novices, who were prohibited from going out into the streets and were not allowed to see or be seen by the general public. In 1693, a bridge was built to connect the monastery to the property that had been acquired by the convent on the other side of the street, so the nuns could cross the street unseen. This bridge is now the famous landmark of Antigua


The Sunday market


The fountain in the square


closer look... her face does not look impressed








dad loved the inset windows... I guess I do too. 
These are also famous
Moza my favorite beer
and Gallo the most well known Guatemalan beer



dinner at Hectors starts off with vino tinto and Caprese Salad... 
mmmmmm yum


The arch by night




Cerro de la Cruz up on the north side of the Pueblo
with a great view
see below




I've seen this statue three times, taken photos and admired it...
but not until now have I noticed this little dudes head popping out from her her dress...


dad was obsessed with the door knockers
we found one that looked like a dragon
I left with a bite from the dragon
and dad left with a get rich quick plan...
yeah, let your mind marinate on that one.


La Merced Church


Inside the Merced
we were big fans of this flowering tree


the biggest water fountain in Antigua
inside the Merced


Mono loco drinks in Bamboo holders yum.


HAND OFF! it's Nacho Lunch
dad and I split these, and still couldn't finish the plate
also, we skipped dinner
highly rated




what... monkey ears...
yep, putting those on.




amazing pink sky


street by night


I <3 Antigua

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