another day, another volcano

Fun facts of the day:

• I am getting tired of visiting old churches, cathedrals, and plazas
• I am not getting tired of climbing volcanoes
• there are lots of volcanoes in Guatemala

I think you know where I'm going with this. Needless to say, on Tuesday when I arrived at San Pedro (a town on lake atitlan), and saw volcán san pedro looming over me, daring me to climb it, I immediately accepted the challenge and signed up for a hike. At 5:40am (the early bird hikes the volcano without passing out from heat stroke), and at noon I returned triumphant, with another volcano hike under my belt. Highlights of the trip included

• watching the sun rise over lake atitlan
• not getting robbed at the summit. Apparently it happens occasionally, something my guide failed to mention to me until we were at the top
• the amazing views of lake atitlan from the volcano (see pics)
• helping my guide improve his english. He was especially interested in pick-up lines to use on pretty girls on the street. (I suggested saying "hey baby, where have you been all my life"). Good times

Did I mention that lake Atitlan is ringed by volcanoes? This probably won't be my last volcano post. . .

as everyone knows, the early-bird gets the sunrise photos - much better than worms, in my opinon

at the halfway point or so, with a great view of lake atitlan

me at the summit, with two other volcanoes waiting to be climbed in the background

volcano swing! Wheeee!