The alarm went off at 2:30am for the hour long drive to Tikal for the Sunrise Tour. We could have stayed in accommodation at the edge of the park but it was four times the price of where we were in Flores and amenities were limited, even the electricity was only on for 3 hours in the evening. The smallest shuttle van we had seen on our trip so far turned up and being first on board, we managed to take the best seats. While we were wondering if we might be the o...

After the 9 hour drive, in a cramped little van, from Semuc Champey to Flores we didn't fancy the early start to go to Tikal today. It was just a lazy day starting with a huge breakfast at Dona Goya. David ordered Huevos Rancheros and Maria ordered a more healthy fruit bowl, granola and yogurt option. Before our meal of choice was brought to the table, we were presented with a bowl of something that resembled lumpy wallpaper paste with a bit of cinnamon sprinkled...

Travelling half way across Guatemala in 7 hours, in a small van without air conditioning, didn't make for a great day. The heat coming up through the floor of the van was nearly melting the soles of our shoes and we only had one stop on the way. We didn't even get out the van for the crossing of Río La Pasión on the ferry. We checked in to Hospedaje Doña Goya when we arrived in Flores. It was basic but was a massive room with 3 beds , a TV and ho...