Polaroid of the week: Exploding Volcano in Guatemala
Posted on 06. Sep, 2012 by Dany in Guatemala, Polaroid of the Week
When we left our hotel in Mexico City on Monday morning, we had no idea that we would have lunch in Guatemala! We were scheduled to fly to San Jose, Costa Rica, and only once we checked in were we told about a three hour layover in Guatemala – one of our favorite countries in the world.
As the plane descended towards the airport over Guatemala City, the country’s amazing chain of volcanoes appeared and we wished that we could spend more time here again, not just a short layover at the airport. Looking out of the window, I remembered climbing volcano Pacaya two years ago, and we used to watch the ever smoking Volcano Fuego from the terrace of our guesthouse in Antigua every day. With 33 volcanoes, the country’s landscape is shaped by them.
As we ate ‘comida tipica’, typical Guatemala food, in the airport, looking out at the volcanoes, I knew that we would have to come back here again soon…
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Shalu Sharma
08. Sep, 2012
Guatemala City looks great. That volcano looks amazing, a little scary though. Nice way to look at the volcanoes.
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Dani
08. Sep, 2012
Shalu – I guess it can be a little scary especially when it erupts. I think the last time it covered Guatemala City in ashes was in 2009 – not too long ago!
Alex mendoza
08. Sep, 2012
Guate is one of the unique countries few people know about, but you noticed the beauty and colors that makes Guatemala special. You are so lucky to be traveling to so many interesting countries.
Dani
08. Sep, 2012
You are right, Alex – Guatemala is way underrated!! It is a truly special place and I can’t wait to return!
Andi of My Beautiful Adventures
08. Sep, 2012
This shot is absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!!!
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Dani
08. Sep, 2012
Thanks, Andi! I always try to take pictures from the plane, but this was the first time I was actually happy with the shots
Ayngelina
11. Sep, 2012
I was there 10 days before it exploded. Really incredible hike – yes I hiked it!
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Dani
11. Sep, 2012
OMG, 10 days? Crazy! Good timing I guess – I don’t think you would’ve been able to climb it had you come two weeks later