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I did more before 5am……

Friday, March 7th, 2008

…..than most people do all day – including almost getting attacked by a pack of dogs.  It was about 8am when I walked back to dos mundos after my tour.  I may have done more BEFORE 8 am, but I did little afterwards.  I’d had my adventure for the day.  The rest could be spent lounging by and in the pool and digging further into “the bonfire of the vanities”.  Oh, and having crisp white wine and ceviche.  I’ll leave the dog’s life to the dogs.

I did make my way back to town in late afternoon to arrange my shuttle back to Antigua.  I think 2 nights was enough in monterrico, considering I arrived at noon the first day and the shuttle did not leave until 1 on my last.  The hotel must plan for this because checkout time is not until 1.  I ended up happy with the excursion overall and will now spend the weekend in Antigua where I’ll make some arrangements for flores and tikal.

Reflection in Monterrico

Friday, March 7th, 2008

Monterrico, Guatemala, originally uploaded by peggydaly.

in the mangroves

Getting There is ½ the Adventure

Friday, March 7th, 2008
when I wake up at 5, dress, and start walking toward the beach I realize it’s PITCH black, except for the stars. I return to the bungalow to get my head lamp, a little nervous about my walk now. ... [Continue reading this entry]

Los Mangles in The Biotopo Monterrico-Hawaii

Thursday, March 6th, 2008
At the Tortuguario Monterrico visitors center I made a reservation for an early morning pirogue tour of the mangroves. I paid about $1.10 to visit the center, which hatches and releases sea turtles, caimans, iguanas and a prehistoric river ... [Continue reading this entry]