Fisherman at Sunset
It was time to make it to the coast. A month in Guatemala with out seeing the ocean had finally taken its toll. We took a minibus from Antigua to Monterrico, a little town on the Pacific Ocean. Our hostess in Antigua recommended a little hostel called El Delfin so we went.
The Boat to Monterrico
The bus ride was quite pleasant, driving through corn fields and mountains, till we finally landed on a large stream (mangrove). From here we took a boat to Monterrico. El Delfin was a nice place with a pool, bar and several hammocks. The beach was black sand, made up of volcanic ash and the waves were powerful. Swimming was minimal on this stretch of beach as the undertow was too powerful. We did swim a bit, the water was as warm as the carribean.
Em and the Waves
If I had to complain... it would be that it was scortching hot and misquitos were plentiful, but other than that, the Pacific was a great reminder of home. A couple hundred yards down the beach was a large turtle sanctuary where a great effort is in pursuit to save native turtles and so nesting grounds a migration can be seen if lucky. We did go on a hunt for turtles one night, but was unable to see them.
View from the Hostel
I was blessed one morning as I walked the beach and saw a group of dolphins jumping and playing... it was a pleasant surprise. Hope you enjoy the pics. Sending our love.
The Beach at Sunset
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