"Volcanoes galore in Xela and Antigua" Sara_minx's photos around Xela, Guatemala Friday, April 8, 2011

A TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow of a travel blog to Xela, Guatemala by TravelPod blogger Sara_minx titled "Volcanoes galore in Xela and Antigua" Sara_minx's travel blog entry: "2 hours after Andy flew home, I was going off doing what I love most - climbing volcanoes! I travelled by buses to Xela & the next day started the overnight trip, camping opposite the very active Volcan Santiaguito. It was with an organisation called Quetzeltrekkers, whose profits all go to helping a street kid project,including feeding them. 5 of us & 2 volunteer guides hiked up for 6 hours, put up 2 tents & cooked dinner on little camp burners.When the clouds lifted, we could see & hear a constant stream of red hot rocks being thrown out & tumbling down the side.I slept outside all night, in my sleeping bag, despite being rather cold, so I could wake up & immediately see the cause of anything loud!!! It was a fab trip, all for only $50 about 30 pounds!) I returned to Antigua, enrolled in a Spanish school & moved in with my Guatemalan family,Graciela & her son. It was quiet,but I had nice room,with a distant view of 2 volcanoes!! At my school, my teacher was Olga,av funny & enthusiastic woman with a huge personality & big red lips to match! I really made progress, with lots of conversation practice talking about life, men & volcanoes!?! Our lessons were on the roof with an excellent view of THREE volcanoes. One night I was surprised to see a red glow from my bedroom, & in the morning we watched ...



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