Team Guatemala!

Team Guatemala!

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Lake Atitlan

Lake Atitlan is a beautiful high altitude lake in the Guatemalan Highlands surrounded by three volcanoes, San Pedro ( 9,000ft), Toliman (9,500ft) and Atitlan (10,600 ft). It is said to be the most beautiful lake in the world and is the home of many Mayan villages.

The lake was formed in a “Caldera” (the collapse of a mountain or volcano following an enormous eruption) and sits at an altitude of 5,000 ft with a surface of 126km², twice as big as Manhattan island.

We took a boat across the lake and had a wonderful day exploring a few of the villages.







Fog lifting off the lake

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11 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 22, 2014 at 4:09 AM

    Looks great! I am sure you all miss the snow ........

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  2. UnknownFebruary 22, 2014 at 4:11 AM

    Gorgeous place! Looks like you guys had well deserved great and fun day! Love you Sarah! xoxo

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  3. mary eFebruary 22, 2014 at 4:54 AM

    Wow! This blog is fantastic! Great job, Kim! The photos are amazing - it all looks so exotic - we're jealous. We (Mom, Pearl, Mimi, and me) miss you, Colleen. Your brothers and sister have been following the blog and love it. Infinity rules! I want to learn Spanish. Enjoy the sun and the environment and the people. Love, Jamie Edwards (Dad) Big Hugs!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 22, 2014 at 5:30 AM

    How beautiful! Glad you were able to relax, have fun, and enjoy the scenery. You all deserve it after the hard work that you've done. Love and miss you, Alanna!! XO

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  5. UnknownFebruary 22, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    Okay that is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. I'm sure the pictures don't do it justice. What an experience. Hope you took lots of great pictures Erin! xo

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  6. UnknownFebruary 22, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    Absolutely beautiful!! Enjoy the rest of your time together =)
    Miss you Annie! xoxo

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  7. Bill and Lori ClarkeFebruary 22, 2014 at 6:34 AM

    Jenna, we love and miss you. I hope you still have your camera and are taking lots of pics. We have a spot saved on the wall for the new ones! Enjoy the rest of your trip. Love, Dad and Mom.

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  8. Themmi EvangelatosFebruary 22, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Gorgeous! Hope you are all having a wonderful time. Enjoy this last leg of the trip! Can't wait to see you, Andreas!

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  9. AliciaFebruary 22, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    The photos make me feel relaxed...it must be 10x that in person! Enjoy your last few days- you all really deserve it! Miss & love you Luke- I hope you are relaxing & enjoying everything xoxoxo

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  10. UnknownFebruary 22, 2014 at 4:38 PM

    Beautiful, wish I was there! It looks like everyone is having a good time. You missed about 9 inches of snow on the morning you left! Brendan, everyone misses you and can't wait to see you! Love, Mom and Dad

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  11. UnknownFebruary 23, 2014 at 3:42 PM

    Daisy,
    Is Liz the Kid behaving?

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