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20 viewsInside the church looking out.
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19 viewsChicken Buses line up. Guate, Guate, Guate! Photo by Sebastian.
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18 viewsJust another shot of the countryside.
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19 viewsThe ravines near the hotsprings, almost always misty.
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19 viewsThe hot springs of Fuentes Georgina.
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21 viewsA hillside town near the hot springs.
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19 viewsMy attempts to befriend the parrot were rebuffed with bites.
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19 viewsSome sort of government building near which I had my first piece of pizza in Latin America. Interesting.
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18 viewsLooking down on Xela in the early morning as we begin our hike up Volcan Santa Maria.
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21 viewsJust some great morning light. Photo by Sebastian.
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17 viewsSome people prefer to climb this hill for views of Xela. But, on a good day, climbing Santa Maria gives an incredible view of erupting Santiaguito below. Not for us, however.
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18 viewsA Mayan/Christian ceremony. We were invited to partake in another end-of-year ceremony and happily accepted.
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19 viewsThe skies cleared a little bit - at least enough to see more than just white.
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20 viewsWe hung out at the top and watched the clouds go by.
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19 viewsTalking with Shane at the point that would, theoretically, offer the best views of Santiaguito.
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21 viewsNot a bad day, view or no.
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22 viewsProudly wearing the Dynamite Dean shirt all over the place.
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21 viewsTHe beginning of our hike back down to mortal territory.
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19 viewsAlthough we coudln't see Santiaguito, we could see steam rising from time to time. Photo by Sebastian.
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23 viewsThese are the pointy trees you need to turn right at. Otherwise, it's a pretty straightforward walk, no guides needed.
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