Time to begin my journey through Central America! I had heard the following from travelers about Guatemala: amazing culture, sites and geography. I had heard from cyclists online: ”A b**tch to cycle”. The days before entering this new frontier I was feeling extra healthy and beastier than ever. I didn’t think I had anything to worry about

 

I decided to make a bit of a detour to check out the Zaculeu Ruins to start acquainting myself with Guatemala’s history

 

Huehuetenango isn’t exactly a touristic hot spot. What better place to get a real taste of modern day indigenous Guatemalan city life?

 

After taking it easy for a few days it was time to explore the intriguingly rustic city of Xela

 

Cemeteries are usually a gray and gloomy affair. It seems Guatemalans take a different approach. This is probably my favorite cemetery I’ve ever visited

 

To me recovery and relaxing in hot water are synonymous. When I heard I could do this AND enjoy Guatemala’s lush flora, I was in