Friday, November 13, 2009

Antigua








November 13th Arrived at Puerto Quetzal in Guatemala, the country's name means House of Fire in the Indian dialect, apply named due the presence of 33 volcanoes. We took an excursion to Antigua a former capital, located at the base of 3 volcanoes. Two major earthquakes destroyed most of the city in 1773. The town is comprised of many beautiful churches and Spanish colonial architecture. It is visited by many travelers as seen here, can you spot the Americans? A magnificent resort, Hotel Santo Domingo is build around an ancient monastery and contains beautiful gardens and many parrots. Back to the ship for dinner followed by a hilarious comic who described life aboard the cruise ship.

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