Guatemala Day 2: The Perfect Day (Part 2)
Here are even more photos from our walk, these were taken inside Parque Central...
Catedral de Santiago
Another magnificent view of Catedral de Santiago.
One of the most important part's of the processions are the extraordinary "carpets" constructed out of various colored grass that are made by the devotees. As people walk over them they are instantly destroyed and new ones must be created.
How I love parades; the smiling people, the infectious joy in the air, the feeling of connecting with a large group of people. Mel and I could not stop smiling as everyone passed us by.
The following photos are from the last procession we saw of the day:
We got so caught up in the moment that it was not until later in the afternoon when we realized that we had forgotten to eat anything all day. We quickly found a restaurant where we could still hear the sounds of the parades while we replenished ourselves.
Me waiting for our table at the restaurant. My poor feet were so tired!
The view from the restaurant.
Next we visited the markets. I was on search for the perfect bag and Mel for the perfect scarf. The Guatemalan goods are rich in both color and pattern. I wanted to buy everything I saw! No bag was found, but we both discovered scarves that we neither of us could live without.
A pretty fountain in the center of the markets.
The final stop on our sightseeing list was the famed Arco deSanta Catalina , otherwise known simply as the Arco. This is one of La Antigua's most recognizable landmarks. It is the lasting remains of what was once a convent.
An example of a "carpet" being made with a view of the Arco deSanta
Catalina in the distance.
Arco deSanta Catalina
Near the s a beautiful, old Cathedral called . We decided to step inside to witness the end of an Easter Mass.
The facade of Iglesia y Convento de Nuestra Senora de la Merced.
The inside of Iglesia y Convento de Nuestra Senora de la Merced.
By early evening we must have walked about 5km’s throughout the city and our feet were feeling it. We headed back to our hotel for a quick rest before setting out again for dinner. Earlier we had found a restaurant called Sangre that was near the Arco
We made plans to meet a Couchsurfer at the bar Estudio 35, which luckily happened to be next door to the restaurant after our meal. The guy we met, who also managed the bar, was quite a character and hearing his life story definitely provided Mel and I with an interesting conversation on the walk back to the hotel.
Catedral de Santiago
Another magnificent view of Catedral de Santiago.
One of the most important part's of the processions are the extraordinary "carpets" constructed out of various colored grass that are made by the devotees. As people walk over them they are instantly destroyed and new ones must be created.
How I love parades; the smiling people, the infectious joy in the air, the feeling of connecting with a large group of people. Mel and I could not stop smiling as everyone passed us by.
The following photos are from the last procession we saw of the day:
We got so caught up in the moment that it was not until later in the afternoon when we realized that we had forgotten to eat anything all day. We quickly found a restaurant where we could still hear the sounds of the parades while we replenished ourselves.
Me waiting for our table at the restaurant. My poor feet were so tired!
The view from the restaurant.
Next we visited the markets. I was on search for the perfect bag and Mel for the perfect scarf. The Guatemalan goods are rich in both color and pattern. I wanted to buy everything I saw! No bag was found, but we both discovered scarves that we neither of us could live without.
A pretty fountain in the center of the markets.
The final stop on our sightseeing list was the famed Arco de
An example of a "carpet" being made with a view of the Arco de
Catalina in the distance.
Arco de
Near the
The facade of Iglesia y Convento de Nuestra Senora de la Merced.
We made plans to meet a Couchsurfer at the bar Estudio 35, which luckily happened to be next door to the restaurant after our meal. The guy we met, who also managed the bar, was quite a character and hearing his life story definitely provided Mel and I with an interesting conversation on the walk back to the hotel.
I love Antigua. The jacaranda trees on the square are so lovely. It's one of the best kept secrets out there. Can't wait to hear more about your trip!
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