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Hi Friends...

Sorry im behind on zee blog... Here is copy post from today on FB. I will post pics from last days in Mexico later..

The light in Guatemala is SENSATIONAL ! Clear and sharp like October skies in Maine. The ride from the Mexican border to Antigua was a great road winding thru pine forests and hills of corn fields . Antigua is an old colonial town set at among 3 volcanoes. My hotel is is a large rambling house with small court yards and gardens everywhere that is owned by the fifth generation of the governor of G

uatemala.. Its hard not to be bold over by the rich heritage and architecture of this beautiful town... Now to back up a bit...a scary last day in Mexico..one of a few little mishaps... Came to a road block with cars lined up and about 200 men lining the road all wearing the Mexican resistance bandanas.( i almost wore mine that day as i had been photographing and sympathizing with the movement in several towns. I chose not to in case i was stopped by the military or police and thinking they might not appreciate my sentiments..I did think Id be stopped by the resistance ..:)) Long story short..As I can to the front a rope was put up in front of me as about 20 men blocked and surrounded me demanding 50 pesos ( $4.ish ) No problem ..Love to pay ..:)They were not happy faces..I stopped and slowly began to find 50 pesos without opening my wallet..Another 20 or more men seeing the gringo ran and surrounded me on all sides and as i turn around I can no longer see any cars or surroundings except the men..The last glimpse of another man on a motorbike before they closed in looked frightened... well all went in slow motion as i calculated amongst some shouting, paid the 50 pesos and got away before things could have been worse.. They are a peaceful group ordinarily but in a situation like that things could have gone wrong quickly.. Viva La Mexico..xo