A few photos to speak a couple million words...
Thankfully...we were able to catch the airplane from Costa Rica, land in El Salvador and then board a smaller plane to Guatemala City (there were some - about 58 - tense minutes sitting on the floor in the San Jose airport waiting to see if the smaller plane would have enough room for us. We sort of had to catch that plane - as Arden's parents were waiting for us at the airport with the shuttle driver to take us the rest of the way to our condo that afternoon/evening.)
We were very happy with the service on Avianca - hot and cheesy sandwiches and any drink of your choice on the first 1 hr leg and then kids colouring books on the second flight. (Also, I was extremely thankful that my travel agent - aka. Husband - found that the 2 hr flight was actually cheaper than the 3 DAY bus ride across several countries, borders and some less-than-safe cities. I'll make sure he gets a few extra of the Britt chocolate coffee beans that I have safely hidden away for safe keeping 😋 - oh, I will miss those!)
The view of Antigua from the hill behind our condo complex (your heart is pounding in your ears about 1.3 minutes after starting the ascent).
First things first...food at the market - have to stock the shelves again. Fresh fruit (strawberries at $1.00 per pound)...flowers ($3 a dozen) and anything else you may desire are all under one roof.
And this is how we weighed the strawberries...simple machines!
The Boy asked for 4 pet fish - he was so excited...$2.75 and 6 weeks of hoping we don't drink out of the wrong cup on the table - priceless!
I think the names have been chosen: Pumpkin, Spice, Zip and Strudel. (We plan to get an aquarium full of fish when we get home...so this is a little taste preparation for the future.)
Tostadas...the original nachos - are the treat of choice in the market.
All 4 for $1.40 or so.
Interesting frijoles being sold...Maelle thinks they'd make a fun art project.
The Puerta Santa 'Holy Door' of the Merced Church...kind of think the history of an 800 year old church is incredible.
The rabbit trail story behind this photo: We had netflix at our previous condo in Costa Rica - and we have it again here. I am after-the-kids-are-in-bed glad to get to continue to watch an episode a night of 'Call the Midwife'...and this roof-top mosaic in the Merced Church is for Ramon Nonato - patron saint of the pregnant woman. The midwives on this series work at Nonnatus house - a religious order...so that makes much more sense now. I love how learning can be so much fun...even as a grey-haired adult!
We saw a morning without clouds...took the condo shuttle bus to the arch to snap some photos of the iconic Antigua landmark.
The view of the arch towards the Merced church.
Us...together - great to have Grandparents who can snap one or two photos.
Muebles...oversized.
A few photos of doors...enjoying the Spanish Colonial style of architecture.
My Girl with owls...still celebrating her 7th owl-themed birthday!
Pepian...a local and incredibly flavourful soup.
Grandma and the joy of making rainbow jello...the kids are loving being able to say this line: "I'm going to Grandma and Grandpa's house!".
Celebrating Meritt's 11th birthday (again) with tres-leches cake in chocolate and vanilla! Thankfully, Grandma was able to buy him several pairs of socks (which he desperately needed and I asked if she could bring) - which Arden dutifully informed her has now moved her into the Grandma Marie Penner-category of Grandparenting. We all had a laugh as we remembered the cute underwear that she gave a red-faced 13 year old girl one Christmas.
Photos of our condo complex...it is a place I may never want to leave...
Thinking of my Grandma Reimer as her favourite flower is the calla lily.
The Mayan aqua ducts run through this unique property - this is a cistern from decades ago.
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