Guatemala
After my dad passed away, we took my mom to Guatemala for a short vacation around Christmas in 2008. With our son travelling with his high school basketball team for a week, we slipped out of the country for five days to Guatemala.
Antigua is a charming and vibrant Central American town.
![Antigua, Guatemala](Guatemala/guatemala_antigua (8).jpg)
The market at Chichicastengo is one of the best in Central America.
![Chichicastenango, Guatemala](Guatemala/guatemala _chichicastenango(1).jpg)
Volcanic Lake Atitlan and Panajachel are favorites for travelers with many lake-side bars and restaurants.
![Lake Atitlan, Guatemala](Guatemala/guatemala_panajachel (9).jpg)