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Next we went to San Andres Xecul, a uniquely colorful church which we had visited once before. In the early 1900's there was no parish priest here, so the Catholic community took it upon themselves to decorate the exterior of the church in a way which was pleasing to them; in fanciful angel motifs as well as Mayan jaguars, flowers, and vines. The name of the church translates to "Saint Andrew under the blanket," since it is in a part of the highlands which is considered to be significantly colder than surrounding areas. - IMG 2449
Admiring Iglesia San Andres Xecul - IMG 2450
We then crossed the street to a coffee shop whose exterior was painted to match the church. Sale of coffee and souvenirs benefit the church. - IMG 2452
We enjoyed delicious local hot chocolate beneath a trippy painting of the Mayan cosmogenesis - IMG 20180703 164711
Colorful dome of Iglesia San Andres Xecul - IMG 20180703 172909
Driving back along the Panamerican highway - IMG 2471
Virgin statue in Solola - IMG 20180704 091228
Humberto and Tyson prepare to climb Volcan San Pedro - IMG 20180704 103745
View from the mirador, Volcan San Pedro - IMG 20180704 104036
View from the mirador, Volcan San Pedro - DSC07443
Vanesa with a newly hatched butterfly - IMG 20180704 110738
View from the mirador, Volcan San Pedro - IMG 20180704 111228
Steep trail up Volcan San Pedro - IMG 2476
Paulina and Ian Ivan at lunchtime - IMG 2482