Comments on: Our Amazing Race: 48 Hours in the Hills of Guatemala

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 19:39:46 +0000

In reply to Shalla. Hi Shalla, Good question. I remember that the animal market was filled with animals that were to be sold (i.e., alive and trying to look their best) rather than animals that were slaughtered. There may have been another section where they were slaughtering animals, but we didn't see it on the main field. So, I think you could visit the animal market where the animals are up for sale and avoid the disturbing slaughter scenes. Enjoy your trip!

By: Shalla

Shalla — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 03:07:42 +0000

Hello, I came across your blog and have loved reading about your adventures. I am planning on visiting San Francisco El Alto later this summer but am slightly fearful of the animal market. I am no animal rights activist but don’t think I would have the stomach to see animals being slaughter. Would you advise to avoid this area?

By: TwoBackpackers

TwoBackpackers — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:04:45 +0000

Oops. I actually found your site via Nerdy Nomad.

By: TwoBackpackers

TwoBackpackers — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:56:41 +0000

Just found your site via Almost Fearless and truly enjoy your articles. Guatemala will be our first country we visit when we begin our trip. Thanks for the details in your blog!

By: FRANK

FRANK — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:39:48 +0000

HELLO THIS IS FRANK GOOD VIDEO AND GOOD LUCK GOO BLESS YOU !! BYE

By: jen laceda

jen laceda — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:46:25 +0000

I love your photos!!! I’m new to your blog, but am hoping to catch up with all your adventures!!

By: fazeel

fazeel — Fri, 22 May 2009 00:53:46 +0000

All photos are amazing, i think you enjoyed a lot…and you captured it very well…

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:50:06 +0000

@Lisa: We’ve been there. I’m embarrassed to say that there were times in Guatemala when I wondered why the bus driver didn’t just get a move-on, requiring even sketchier driving. Our travels on public transport around the world has given us a strong sense of fate…

@Caitlin: This photo was taken at 6 AM walking to Rotunda bus station…we also thought it captured the feel of the city well.

@D&D: It’s amusing how often we get asked for directions, especially when we look so out of place (i.e., the only foreigners around). Hope you make it back to Guatemala one day – there is certainly no shortage of markets, cities, treks, and ruins to explore.

By: Dave and Deb

Dave and Deb — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:15:07 +0000

haha, I love that they asked you directions. We have had that happen before as well. I wonder, do they think we have a GPS handy? We only spent a short time in Guatemala, enough to see Tikal. Received an email to come home and work, so we cut the trip short. Seeing your photos makes me want to explore it more.

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Sun, 17 May 2009 15:18:47 +0000

Love the first photo of Xela. Really captures the city’s somber beauty.