The lake was fun but just a bit rainy. In fact, the only sun I saw was on the bus ride down. But that didn´t stop me from having fun! We were only there for one night, but that was plenty of time to get some serious Christmas shopping done. We stayed in Panajachel which is one of many little Pueblos that surround the lake. There were tons of hand made crafts for sale at the market there. With a little bartering I got some really great prices on beautiful textiles. On Sunday we visited Santa Catarina by boat. The women were weaving and selling the textiles that are typical of the people in their Pueblo. The lady in the photo below did especially amazing work. I´m trying not to feel bad about what I paid for her beautiful art. It was so fun to talk to the ladies and get pictures of them weaving before I bought the textiles. I want to include more details but I don´t want to spoil any surprises! But, if anyone has any requests for Christmas presents or something you would like me to bring back for you I would be more than happy! Pretty much anything that can be made by hand here is available including purses, bags, quilts, blankets, table cloths, place settings, tapestries, skirts, blouses, paintings, sheep wool ponchos, pottery, sweaters, knit hats, gloves, etc.
There was an opportunity to dive in the lake to see some geological formations made by the volcano. I really wish I was there for longer and I definitely would have gone! I was kind of disappointed it wasn´t nice enough for a hike too, but next time. Next weekend I am off to Tikal to see the Mayan Ruins. I have heard that they are spectacular so I am really looking forward to it. Only two weeks left of Spanish class before my job at the hospital starts. (Yikes!!) But I am proficient enough by now to get by so I´m trying not to worry too much. More pictures posted on facebook. Love and miss you all!
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