Friday, March 17, 2017

Guatemala - Day 7

Dear Evan and Nathan,
     We arrived in Antigua today.  It took about six hours to get here, but the PT group had our own van so we could stretch out a little, which made the ride more tolerable.  Antigua is a beautiful city nestled between two volcanos.  It was settled in 1542 and many buildings were destroyed by an earthquakes in the 1500s, 1600s, and 1700s.  The architecture is truly astounding.
     I have tons of pictures today.  I love you.  Good luck in your games tomorrow.  Have fun!
Love, Mom

La Merced Church






Façade of the Cathedral of Saint James



Hacky sack in the main plaza under the shadow of a volcano



Inside the Cathedral of Saint James












You can lunge anywhere.

And perform a manipulation, too.


Note the handicap sign on the sidewalk.  Not sure how this helps someone with challenges in mobility.  
 
The façade of the San Francisco Cathedral, which was damaged in an earthquake in 1565 and continued to be damaged until the earthquake of 1773.













Nuestro Senora del Carmen Church, destroyed in earthquakes in 1917 and 1918


Getting ready for the processions during Santa Semana
 

1 comment:

  1. Awesome pictures! Thank you for sharing. What a great experience and opportunity. Love your work.
    Luv ya, Pam

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