Amber informs me we've walked 7.1 miles today and I suddenly do not feel guilty for all the street food and traditional candies we've tried today. Our favorite was a sandwich served in front of "La Iglesias de Merced" which included a rich baste on a toasted bun filled with carne asada, onions, and tomatoes. I'm getting ahead of myself though...
We began the morning hiking to the top of Cerro de la Cruz (Hill of the Cross) with majestic views over Antigua and the Volcan Agua providing a towering backdrop (picture on Amber's Facebook). It was well worth the many steps to the top and came with a welcomed breeze to go with the views as a reward.
We continued our self-guided walking tour and explored many more churches, convents, and thoroughly enjoyed experiencing the city. Lunch was provided by a few different street merchants, all as delicious as the last. We ate and people watched in a beautiful shade covered court yard in front of the church. Thoroughly ready for a cerveza, we headed back to the tiny bar we discovered yesterday and watched some more basketball before being shuttled outside of the city and up the side of a mountain for a sunset dinner overlooking Antigua. The sun would not cooperate, and it was a bit chilly, but the food was delicious and as night fell and the city lights came on we were overwhelmed with the sprawling size of "little" Antigua.
We sit now on the rooftop terrace of our hostel, enjoying a cool evening breeze and a cold beer. One last day tomorrow here before we are off to El Ramate and the Mayan ruins of Tikal.
¡Ciao!
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