Copan's-Tony-the-Tigre-(jaguar) 700 AD
What a November. I spent sixteen days in Guatemala on a Photo Safari photographing Mayan Ruins, open air markets, Mayan descendents in their colorful tribal dress, and of course, wildlife. The day before Thanksgiving I flew to Guatemala City where I was picked up by my photography partner J.L. Christman and our driver/interpreter Jason Garby. Jason is a college student on a short break, who learned English from watching TV. His English is excellent and I would recommend him to anyone planning on going to Guatemala. If fact I’m planning on leading a Photography Tour to Guatemala next year and plan to use him.
- Tikal’s Temple # One
they can find work. The exchange rate was 7.58 Quetzals to $1, making the average daily wage between $27 and $40 a day. With prices for gas, McDonald’s (any fast food), and groceries being about the same as in the US it has got to be tough.
Without exception I found the people very friendly, courteous and wanting to help. With the exception of the Mayan Indians I was allowed to take photographs anywhere of anyone doing whatever. The indigenous folks just plan didn’t want their photos taken.
I’ll write more later and attach more photos
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