Hello dedicated readers! We are alive and well in Antigua Guatemala and we are continuing to work our way south. Our next stop will be El Salvador. We have stories and photos in the making. There is so much to do and so little time for the blog!

Today we are making our way to Lake Atitlan which by some people is called the most beautfil place in the world. Derek and Michael are skeptical since Derek is guiding in Alaska and Michael has extensively hiked the cascades and Olympic National Park. We will see if it holds its snuff. Then we will be surfing in El Salvador for a couple days.

We have been travelling with three Dutch people, Bart, Jolanda and Arja. They have been great friends and travelling companions. Although we lost Bart a couple days ago, Jo and Arj have decided to join us to Panama where they will start their return trip up the east coast of central america. We couldn't be more excited or happy to have them!