Our time in Antigua was mostly taken up by a hike to the top of Acatenango volcano. From Acatenango, it's possible to get great views of Fuego Volcano which has become quite active over this past month. The opportunity to see an erupting volcano up close was the deciding factor in going ahead. We were part of a group of 13 hikers and one guide, with the plan being to hike most of the way up Acatenango in one day, camp overnight, then head to the summit for sun...

Getting to Guatemala was an adventure in itself, what we thought would be a simple 8 hour shuttle ride was 13 hours, two buses and a tiny boat that broke down half way across a lake, all the while with a group of rather rude Israelis. Granted, the unexpected boat ride was actually our own fault, when the driver asked who was going to Panajachel we were the only two with our hands up so we quickly lowered them again and followed the crowd since we had no idea one ...