Our last stop in Guatemala was to the lovely Spanish colonial town of Antigua. Here we enjoyed baroque architecture, charming cobblestone streets, and an abundance of wonderful restaurants. We spent our days visiting churches, a jade factory, and shopping. 
To our surprise, women in the surrounding communities still do hand wash laundry in the center of town.
On the last day we decided to hike Mt. Pacaya, an active volcano, located between Antigua and Guatemala City. As we climbed higher and higher, we felt the heat rising from our feet and wondered, “What are we doing!?” But we cautiously continued on and were rewarded with stunning flowing lava. We also could see another active volcano in the distance. I don't think I would choose to live in this area! It was well worth the trek and a great way to “top off” our excellent visit to Guatemala.
On the last day we decided to hike Mt. Pacaya, an active volcano, located between Antigua and Guatemala City. As we climbed higher and higher, we felt the heat rising from our feet and wondered, “What are we doing!?” But we cautiously continued on and were rewarded with stunning flowing lava. We also could see another active volcano in the distance. I don't think I would choose to live in this area! It was well worth the trek and a great way to “top off” our excellent visit to Guatemala.
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