Category Archives: Central America

Guatemala ~ Hunting for manatees, howler monkeys and HOT waterfalls

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday, December 7th ~ Lake Izabal and Finca Paraiso “If we get up early, I’ll almost guarantee that we will see manatees”, our guide Hugo promised. Taking him at his word, we endured an early alarm, left our hotel in … Continue reading →

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Guatemala ~ Rio Dulce to Livingston

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Saturday, December 6th This is the dry season, but someone did not get the memo. We have a full day boat excursion planned for the day. Lucky for us the boat has a cover, but with the sides and front … Continue reading →

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Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua ~ UNESCO World Heritage Site

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday, December 5th ~ Antigua to Rio Dulce, Guatemala Our one week private tour of Guatemala started today. Hugo Suarez (owner and operator of Expeditions Guatemala) picked us up in Antigua promptly at 8:00 this morning. I knew that today … Continue reading →

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Mayan Families ~ Kind people doing amazing good deeds

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

December 4 ~ Guatemala We fell in love with this country over 8 years ago when we traveled here for the first time. I have been showing you pictures of the colorful clothing, natural beauty, glorious flowers, intricate beadwork, an … Continue reading →

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Lake Atitlan ~ Panajachel, Guatemala

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

December 1-3 Panajachel (Pana) is located only 90 miles from Guatemala City. On the banks of Lake Atitlan, it is the home of 15,000 residents and a tourist hub for the area. “Panajachel” derives from the Kaqchikel language and roughly … Continue reading →

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A wedding in Panajachel Guatemala – A weekend to remember

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

November 28 – 30th When you get invited to a wedding in Guatemala get prepared to be awed by a LONG weekend of fun, extravagance, partying, and enough food to feed an army. At least that was our experience! In … Continue reading →

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Antigua Guatemala – A Thanksgiving to remember

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

November 25-28th ~ Antigua, Guatemala How wonderful to be back in our beloved Guatemala. Here is a sneak peek of why we love it here. Colorful, friendly, UNESCO World Heritage Site, amazing scenery, architectural ruins. The name Antigua means ancient. … Continue reading →

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Taking a pig to a wedding in Guatemala

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Now that the BIG TRIP is behind us, what is next on the horizon? We have several plans in the works, starting with a trip to Guatemala at the end of November to attend a wedding. We first met Curtis … Continue reading →

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Semuc Champey, Guatemala ~ Hidden Jungle Paradise and El Retiro

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

OK, confession time – I thoroughly intend to make you want to drop whatever you are doing, grab your passport, jump on an airplane and head for this hidden jungle paradise.  I have been blessed to visit over 40 different … Continue reading →

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Picture of the day ~ Ruins in Antigua, Guatemala

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

I have fallen deeply, hopelessly and forever in love with Guatemala.  My first trip was in 2006 when a dear friend of mine was adopting her second daughter from Guatemala.  As a single mom, she was nervous to travel alone, so … Continue reading →

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