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Psst...I have a secret to share--I have been in Antigua, Guatemala for the past few days with Mr Beeper--a little anniversary trip we were able to snag with the help of friends (to watch the littlest Beeper), and also because I was already down in these here parts this past week doing some work in Honduras. So, we thought, why not Antigua?
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And you should know--I adore this part of the world--Central America, that is. And reckon Antigua is one of the most beautiful places in this area, and maybe even in the world. And it is also perfect for a little anniversary rendez-vous.
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Antigua is strolling the cobblestones streets, drinking excellent coffe mid-afternoon, hanging out in the Parque Central and watching the locals, drinking lots of margaritas and beer over fresh guacamole, and just being there. Full stop.
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Mr Beeper and I have been perusing the local market, appreciating all the lovely local produce...
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...eating fried chicken (pollo frito) and freshly made tortillas at little family run restaurants (with sweating brown bottles of Gallo on the side)...
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...listening to the excellent brass band, performing just off the parque central...
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...and eating the best tres leches cake ever at
Cafe Condesa.
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And in between all that? Just hanging out at our lovely little hotel (
Cissus Hotel--highly recommend it), with our little courtyard. Resting mid-afternoon, reading books, blogging...
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And Mr Beeper has made a new friend here--Martin, the shoeshine boy. We met him in the park when he very persuasively (but unsuccssfully) tried to convince Mr Beeper he needed to have his shoes shined--well, Mr Beeper offered instead to shine Martin's shoes, then paid him 10 quetzales for the priviledge. I was never happier to be married to him than at this moment--watching him shine this local kid's shoes, bringing a big smile to his face. Yet again--one more reason I so love Mr Beeper.
And if you are interested, you can see more of Antigua's beauty
here.
2 comments:
Lovely! This made me smile!
Your photos are SO beautiful! I looked at the whole slideshow on Flickr. We are leaving for Antigua on Thursday for a week & staying at the Cissus. I have never been to Antigua or Guatemala at all, & your photos really made me excited about going. Thank you for posting them.
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