My time in Spanish school came to an end on Thursday. My last week of school was quite challenging. I was learning things that were completely new to me so my brain was really getting a workout!
I celebrated my ‘graduation’ with a final road trip in Guatemala to a place called Semuk Champey. It’s a bit of a trek to get here (8-10 hours by bus) but as they would say here, “vale la pena” ( it’s worth it)! In the middle of the jungle the river runs through a series of cascading pools of different brilliant shades of blue, turquoise, and green. I spent the day yesterday swimming in the pools (I know it’s shocking but I did actually swim!). I hiked up to a panoramic viewpoint, then I relaxed with my feet in the water while small fish ate the dead skin off my feet (a natural pedicure!).
Today I’ve been enjoying a day in the small town of Lanquin. I checked out the market, wandered through the centre, then spent time reading in a hammock.
Tomorrow I take the long bus ride back to Antigua for my last night in Guatemala.
Looks like a pretty good way to end a great adventure DawnO. Did you take the freezing cold night bus to get there? Have a safe trip back and looking forward to seeing you soon : )
Hey, thought I just published my comment…which is to let you know how delighted we are to have you end your Guatemalan adventure here at la Casa de Las Tres Gracias with your cuz…just back from Sierra Leone–something runs deep in this family–like adventure, grace and love! Keep traveling so well and blogging it up!