Our first touch

Sunday 03.02

Our Arrival, was late and tiring but so happy that the first step is done! Our contacts David and Kumiko, were waiting for as at the airport, and they took us to a nice safe hostel in a neighbourhood protected.. First realisation how dangerous it can be, for a lonely night in the ourskirts of Guatemala city. Straight to bed..

After a wonderful sleep in our beautiful hostel in Guatemala city, our helpfull contact David comes to pick us up to bring us in Antigua. Unfortunately (?) we don´t have time to take a look around the city, but no worries for that. We will find plenty of time in the near future. First signs of western "civilisation" are obvious everywhere. I couldn´t believe that I would see so soon the sign of our hateful chain Pizzeria opposite from our house. McBullshit and CocaRiola in hand with the local corporations , introduced to a society that have learned to live differently, creates needs to people that they are not able to cope with them. The evergoing vicious circle of Capitalism.
However our arrival to Antigua, literally the "antique capital" fulfills our most beautiful thoughts for the country. Small houses, rocky roads, warm people kissing on the street, and a market full of colors hand, crafts, fabrics, smells. Two things: First, I shouldn´t have taken any clothes with me, second, I think we will not face any problem for choosing presents for our friends. I would rather say that we will have problem to bring so many stuff back!! A lot of new things to see, learn and taste...
 Bienvenidos a Antigua!!