This week marked my final one in Guatemala — at least for now! It’s possible that I might double back en route to Honduras, but as of this morning, I woke up in Belize. It feels damn good to be back by the sea, and even better to have my family by my side.
The past week found me back in Antigua again — that’s a story for another time — and then onward, finally, to Flores. Flores is the gateway to the Mayan ruin of Tikal, which I awoke at 3am to see the sunrise over. Other than that early morning excursion, I mostly spent the week plugging away at my laptop in anticipation of my mom, sister, and cousin’s arrival. I’m super excited about all of my Florida-based posts coming up, which kicked off with an Orlando extravaganza and a small town, real life mermaid tale. And this time next week, I’ll be tuning in with a sneak peek of the jungles and beaches of Belize!
But for now, here’s the candidates for Photo of the Week…
Photo A
The adorable town of Flores
Photo B
A monkey friend in the jungle
Photo C
Tikal!
Photo D
A bright (if backlit) bird
Photo E
Sunrise over the ruins
Which photo is your favorite?
A — too cute!! Who will you be tuning in withβ¦.?
Ugh, thanks for the heads up on that Becky! The internet here is driving me to the brink of homicide, and I accidentally published an early revision of this post. Fixed now!
A – because I miss modes of transport that are open air π
There is something pretty special about that, huh. The funny thing is that in that little town nothing is more than a five minute stroll away, so I don’t know who is taking those tuk tuks π
Wow. That’s a tough one! I love both A & B… But I think that cute little face edges out the win. B! π
I was so glad I brought my zoom lens. There were monkeys everywhere!
Photo A…because I have a thing for colorful buildings and tuk tuks! This photo reminds me of so many of my travels π
And that restaurant was a gem! Wish I’d found it earlier in my days there!
photo Aβno contest!!! this is a great photo, love it
I’m so surprised to see it emerging as the winner! Didn’t think anything could compete with Mayan ruins… but I guess there is no bounds to what a pink building can do π
A but I love the bird too.
I couldn’t believe how many animals were in the jungle. It was bursting with life!
They’re all gorgeous – but there’s something about the backlit bird, like he’s bursting to tell his stories!
He was not an easy one to photograph — why do animals never pose with the sun IN FRONT OF them? Ha. But he was quite the looker!
The bird is adorable, but WOW photo E is just mesmerizing. It feels like it must have been very peaceful there.
It really was — surprising considering what a major tourist attraction it is. I guess it makes it worth it to get up at 3am!
I really like D but I’ll still go for A because I’ll always choose the pink one π
Haha, I like that kind of logic, Sarah π
I’m torn between A and C. I love tuk-tuks and it blends in beautifully with the deep pink wall behind it, but tikal looks so majestic π
It WAS majestic! Looking forward to hitting another Mayan ruin here in Belize this week.
I am choosing E. You caught the sun rising perfectly.
It was lucky timing! Thanks Steve!
A. All that pink is just too cute.
I know, right? And the menu was amazing. I miss that place!
A. Because COLOR!
Always a good reasons to cast a vote! PINK!
I love them all. If I have to pick a favorite though, I’ll choose B because that’s a really adorable monkey and a great shot of his beauty.
Thanks Sophie! I was amazed by how abundant monkeys were around the jungle. They were everywhere!
I love A and D! Flores looks so charming!
It really is a cute little town. Lots of fun tours and opportunities for exploring, too — if my head weren’t so deep in my laptop I would have loved to explore a bit more π
I like Photo D, I actually really dig that lighting…looks dreamy!
It was in that early morning haze, which due to exhaustion felt very dreamy indeed π
Hey Alex!
I like A!! Sunrise over Tikal would have been amazing to see though! On another note, Ive recently come from Caye Caulker, Belize myself and had an awesome experience with a dive / snorkel company there called Carlos Tours..they are on the main street of the island. Check them out if you are heading there. Caye Caulker is awesome! Cheers, Elesha π
Thanks for the tip, Elesha — I am indeed heading there. Look forward to checking them out!
I love the parrot – he’s so cool!
Thanks Adam! He (or maybe she) was a beauty.
D! He looks so happy to see you π I like the lighting too, it brings out his colours and contrasts with the texture on the tree.
I was pretty darn happy to see him! Thanks for voting Emma.
Ooh, I can’t wait to see your photos from Belize. I didn’t have time to visit when I traveled through Central America, but I’ve heard it’s lovely! Enjoy the beach π
I’m so happy to be here by the Caribbean sea! Looking forward to sharing some photos.
A!!! The other shots are fantastic (and suddenly I need to do more research on Tikal!), but I love how bright and unusual the first photo is. Can’t wait to see your upcoming posts. π
Thank you! And yes, Tikal was fascinating. I was grateful for a really interesting and experienced guide — those things can be so hit or miss.
D
Can’t wait to hear about your eventual trip to Tikal! x
Photo C! Looks like a gorgeous day!
It was a super cloudy morning and I was definitely pouting about it… I was thrilled when the blue sky appeared for my last hour on site. Stunning!
The last one, for sure! I can’t wait to read about your experience in Tikal…one of my must-do’s in Guatemala!
Flores, where most people base themselves to see it, is such a cute little town, too!
I choose Photo A – I love the paint on the bar
It was delicious — ate there twice in three days and would have been three for three had I found it sooner!