We've spent the last 2 nights in Antigua, a historic tourist town. They had various tours we could sign up for so John and I took the one to Copan, Honduras which is an ancient Mayan city dating back to 400-700 AD. The ruins in the photo is the court where they played some form of soccer with a heavy rubber ball. They think the loser loses his head or something like that. It was a ritual ceremony and game. They don't know exactly the whole thing. We had an English speaking guide who was very interesting. It would have been a perfect day, except it took 5 1/2 hrs to get there. The scenery in Guatemala and Honduras is spectacular. We drove through the mountains with a driver working for the team. We got slowed down in traffic in Guatemala City and for mudslides. It rains at least a little every day.
The little blue car was a police car. They are everywhere in blue and red, not just the police. I bet they get good milage.
The green courtyard is outside our hotel door with rooms all around it.
Today we slept in and strolled around the city of Antigua. The Hotel Santo Domingo is wonderful and I highly recommend it. We ate in a great hotel resaurant last night when we got back, which included quail eggs and caviar in the appetizer. We walked through the market and along the cobblestone streets today learning to barter for every little thing.
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