Yesterday I went on a tour with a guide named Miguel (on the left), who took me up to the cross above Antigua and then to a nearby town called San Antonio where there is a textile artisans' market where many of the local weavings are done. Fortunately, they didn't take Visa or I would have bought more than I did. Miguel offered to lend me money and pay him back in Antigua but I was worried about my Visa not working, so I politely declined. Miguel was 12 at the time of the 1976 earthquake and lost four family members, including his mother. One of the women dressed me in a traditional mayan costume (centre), I am sorry I couldn't buy more as tourism is really down here due to the economy. I ended up buying a beautiful bed quilt in Antigua partly because I know they are really hurting. It is so heavy it will probably put me over weight when flying home but it will be worth it.
Have a great weekend and enjoy Lake Atilan. Sounds like a great shopping day in San Antonio.
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