Tyson is a dear friend from Steph's middle and high school years. He now lives in Utica, NY, and we don't get a chance to see him as often as we'd like. When he saw photos from our trip to Guatemala with our friends the Tolers, he decided that he wanted to join us on a trip as well. We were delighted. He is a newly minted international traveler, having gone to Ireland last year. This was his first foray into Latin America, and he was a joy to travel with. Here is a record of our adventures together.
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Arrival at La Aurora airport in Guatemala City. This is a new children's play area with an airplane and a model of Antigua;s Santa Catalina arch. - IMG 2142
On the road to Panajachel! Humberto picked us up and was accompanied by Paola. her boyfriend Cristian, Yoselin, and Eddy. - IMG 2147
We stopped to buy some grilled corn (served with salt and lime, just like tequila) from a roadside vendor. - IMG 2150
Eddy enjoys his corn. - IMG 2157
Stopping to buy some hongos (wild mushrooms) from some kids on the side of the road. We would enjoy them grilled with dinner. - IMG 20180628 172843
Girl selling hongos (mushrooms) - IMG 2159
Tyson's first glimpse of Lago Atitlan. - IMG 2168
Lago Atitlan - IMG 20180628 184251
Steph & Tyson with Lago Atitlan in the background - PANO 20180628 184037
Panorama of Lago Atitlan - IMG 2170
Eddy looking at the lake - IMG 2177
Dinner of delicious soup and fried wild mushrooms: Tyson, Aracely, Eddy, and Humberto - IMG 2180
Ian Ivan (age 3) - DSC06633
Ian Ivan likes small cubbyholes, just like Eddy did at that age - DSC06634
Breakfast: Ian Ivan, Paulina, and Vanesa