ANTIGUA. Saw some more of the few remaining Spanish baroque buildings, a church, the cathedral and fountain in the square, and lovely pastel colored buildings.
Some of the group I went with, walked to the local market, where there was a never ending number of stalls selling the wonderful colorful woven, and hand sewn items available everywhere. It's soooooo tempting and really hard to resist buying these lovely things...but have been able to for the most part.
The woman who came Wednesday afternoon when we were in Quetzaltenango, showed us the 'backstrap' method of weaving, and is typical of Mayan women. The loom is strapped around her waist, and the other end tied to a tree or post and they either stand or sit to weave. This tradition is passed down from mother to daughter to girls at around 7 or 8 years of age.
From the market - back to the hotel to pack and head to Guatemala City and the airport to drop off those who were returning to the US, and I came into the city, where I'll be staying til my return on Thurday.
Some of the group I went with, walked to the local market, where there was a never ending number of stalls selling the wonderful colorful woven, and hand sewn items available everywhere. It's soooooo tempting and really hard to resist buying these lovely things...but have been able to for the most part.
The woman who came Wednesday afternoon when we were in Quetzaltenango, showed us the 'backstrap' method of weaving, and is typical of Mayan women. The loom is strapped around her waist, and the other end tied to a tree or post and they either stand or sit to weave. This tradition is passed down from mother to daughter to girls at around 7 or 8 years of age.
From the market - back to the hotel to pack and head to Guatemala City and the airport to drop off those who were returning to the US, and I came into the city, where I'll be staying til my return on Thurday.
