Next - to Lago Atitlán

We had originally planned that after Tikal, we would travel to Copan, Honduras, where there are also some amazing Mayan ruins.. But then when we started realizing how hot both places were going to be, we decided we would possibly leave Copan for the next trip. Tikal was indeed hot, although not really unbearable. Someone who just came from Copan told us that it was even hotter than Tikal. So we're back in Antigua, and will leave for Lago (Lake) Atitlán tomorrow morning. Everything that we read about Atitlán sounds beautiful and fascinating. The lake is surrounded by interesting Mayan villages.
Aldous Huxley said of Atitlán:
"Lake Como, it seems to me, touches the limit of the permissibly picturesque; but Atitlán is Como with the additional embellishments os several immense volcanoes. It is really too much of a good thing.
So at 8 tomorrow morning we will be picked up by a shuttle (large van, I think) for the 2 1/2 hour trip to Panajachel, one of the major lakeside towns. Will be checking in again as soon as we get a chance to get to an internet cafe. Will let you know how our reaction compares with Huxley's! I found some great photos of Atitlan at Eve Andersson´s blog.
Meanwhile, today, we're off to see another procession (we have no idea what it is for) from the Catedral, after which we'll proably do some more sightseeing. Or maybe we'll just spend the afternoon enjoying brunch at some beautiful relaxing restored hacienda. Whatever we decide to do, it will be fun, and we'll be thinking of you!