Our last stop in Guatemala was the old capital, Antigua. Cobblestoned streets, colourfully painted houses, narrow, slippery, uneven footpaths and window ledges at about my head height! All added to increased chances of tripping over (or banging my head). But I managed to navigate the well set out city, with the help of Lionel holding tightly to my hand!
We happened to be there on a day when a religious parade took place, the float carrying the religious statures was huge, about 100 men and women swayed in time with the drumbeat,as the float passed by the crowd. We were on a rooftop nearby having a drink, and had an excellent view. The streets were decorated with coloured sawdust pictures and fruit & veges. It was quite remarkable.
We also visited a macadamia farm and a small brewery. As well we wandered into this very luxurious hotel which had been built around an old convent and ruins. We thought it was free to enter the museum, but that was for hotel guests!
Antigua had a slightly cooler temperature and it was a lovely old city to relax in before the third phase of our trip. The morning we left, the haze lifted and you could see the volcano looming over the town. Oh we also had an earthquake while we were here! No damage, but it woke us up!
Chris Godman 
amazing adventures. I am pleased you didn’t do an ankle on the cobblestones. Oh and an earthquake!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am walking very carefully! The cobblestones are also slippery…worn down from centuries of use in some cases!
LikeLike
That was certainly a fancy float. It must be a very religious place. So interesting
LikeLike
A lot of pomp and ceremony! Many of the devotees were dressed immaculately in either suits or robes. The women all had matching mantillas, which reminded me of mass back in the sixties.
LikeLike
Fantastic pics once again, Chris. It just looks soo interesting. Those people in the parade carrying the statue. Wow! Glad you’re enjoying cooler weather. And the food looks delicious. Have a drink for me! 😂
Sent from my iPhone
>
LikeLiked by 2 people
Loving the variety in your photos. the parade must have been great to see. The float – well just amazing. take care walking and looking around. green masked man is different. food looks yum.
LikeLike
The green mask was jade, lots of different coloured jade. You should have seen us walking uphill in the rain tonight! Slippery as!
LikeLike
How’s the food? I can see some tacos…..yum!
LikeLiked by 1 person
The food is a mixed bag. Some of the portions are huge. It’s certainly not the way we eat tacos at home!
LikeLike