Monday, November 30, 2009

Mom and Dad Visit: Part 3; Lake Atitlan and Iximche

Mom and dad spent a tranquil three days at Lake Atitlan. It was beautiful, as always and they loved it. 
Mom at the dock, waiting for a boat. 
Mom and dad at the church in San Pedro.
On our way back to Guatemala City we stopped in Tecpan to visit the Kaqchiqel ruins of Iximche. These are beautiful ruins, partially restored with big grassy fields between the ruined buildings.  
The once capital of the Kaqchiqel Maya.
The famous Mayan ball court where players bounced a ball off their hips and it was the winners who were sacrificed to the gods. 
A temple.
And while my parents took in the sites and feels of the park, reading info boards and imaging a time past, Nic and I did what we do best. Goof off. 
Skippy. 

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