Today was another beautiful day in Guatemala! We started our day with a trip to the Mayan ruins and stopped for breakfast along the way at a restaurant called Chichoy. The food was fresh and delicious—the black corn tortillas were cooked right beside us in the dining area. We even had the opportunity to make our own! Our tour guide Hugo told us that the restaurant is known for its fruit pies, so we ended the meal with a papaya and pineapple pie which was very tasty!
After breakfast we continued to Iximche Archaeological Park where Hugo led us on a tour of the Mayan ruins. We learned a lot about Mayan history and culture. Elise and Rachel even practiced playing “polenta Maya,” a popular Mayan ball game in which players can only use their shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees to advance the ball. Elise and Rachel were clearly naturals!
After our tour, some of us headed to Lake Atitlan for zip lining while others returned to Antigua to shop and explore. Lake Atitlan was beautiful and we had a great time on the zip lining course.
Overall, it was a wonderful day and we are so grateful for the adventures we were fortunate enough to experience while being here. We look forward to returning to work tomorrow. Thank you to Hugo and his team for a wonderful weekend!!
-Alison Berglund
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