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Finally arrive in Guatemala after 20 hour trip. Forgot how much I hate transferring from the US.Customs takes forever there and Americans so get on my nerves.Got here at midnight so took a taxi straight away 40km to Antigua - A small town which is overlooked by 3 Volcanoes - population 40,000.No chance of hooking up with anyone to share a cab, mostly local Guatemalans on the plane and groups of yanks on the plane - church organisations and volunteer groups, but was relatively easy. Got a taxi for $20 all the way which was less than I was expecting.Kept my backpack on for a quick get away.Drove through some really quiet areas.Didn't need to worry, taxi got me there safe.Hotel let me in finally after a few knocks, despite all the doors being shut.First impressions are really good. People are really friendly. Staying in a nice guesthouse - Casa Amarillo.No rooms for the night as I arrived early in the morning, so had to shack up in dorm. I had a walk around town, even though I got there late.Was pretty dark everywhere, but felt pretty safe.Went to quite a cool bar with live music, and had my first local beer - Gallo.Was really good!!! Only had one though, needed an early night!!!
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