Thursday, August 14, 2008

Lago De Atitlán

I decided to take a trip to Atitlán. It's another lake with volcanoes and such things that everyone says is a must see, and it's located a convenient two hours from Antigua. I met up with a few other backpackers to cut down on boat fairs and headed out to the hot springs which were, unfortunately, rather disappointing.

The tide was in so the lake was choppy and all the warm water got carried out immediately. It was only still hot right up against the rocks, where it was scaldingly so. We did, however, manage to stumble upon a really interesting graveyard. It was by far the most cheerful graveyard I've ever encountered, brightly colored and decorated with ribbons. The tombs were large enough to accommodate entire families, like a big after-life party.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Cool looking cemetery. I thought the ones on Grand Cayman were very cheery looking too. We could take some lessons. Your dad says you're headed home soon. Travel safe.