Good to hear from you. There were a few surfers in Monterrico, although not loads as it was wet season. I think it’s the type of place that is busier at the weekends and I was there in the week.

I didn’t make it to Livingstone but I met quite a few people who did and they really enjoyed the boat trip.

Antigua is quite touristy but Pocaya is a must. Take some marshmallows to toast in the volcanic lava.

The market in Chichi was very local and good fun.

You’ll probably like the lake area aswell although it rained non stop when I was there.

Tikal was pretty magical aswell and I stayed in a great hostel in Flores.

Hope that helps – and enjoy your trip.

Be careful not to walk around on your own too much in Antigua at night. The robberies were on the increase last year, just stay with your friends.

Otherwise it’s a good laugh and lots of history.

I’m just jealous I’m now back in a full time job !!

Sally x

Just read your blog! Too funny!!! Loved hearing about your zoo encounter in Monterrico. Was wondering if you ventured out to Livingston during your travels to Guatemala. And, wanted to know if you saw any surfers out in Monterrico? My friends and I are headed out to Guate in a couple weeks.

Hope you are welL!
~Wanda

I googled Villa De Leyva and your blog came up. I read it, and it hit home because what you described was very similar to our experience. We didn’t do the horseback tour, but we did have a driver who took us to the El Fossil Museum, the natural srpings, and also to the Villa De Leyva vineyard. I brought a bottle of the cabernet back for a buddy, and my girlfriend and I shared a bottle of the sauvignon blanc at the vineyard and finished it off at our hotel.

The trip was an experience of a lifetime. My step mom owns a condo in the North side of Bogota, so we will be back often.

Thanks for sharing your trip. I’ll be posting a blog soon on lonely planet.

I have a quick question about your blog, can you send me an email when you have a few minutes.

Thanks

Lloyd