Sunset over Tikal
Guatemala
Mayan Temple in Tikal
It’s not hard to see how Mayan cities of old can be swallowed by the jungle. This temple in Tikal, Guatemala stands well above the nearby trees, and is adorned with a special room at the top for priests to perform rituals.
Mayan Ball Court
Restored and kept in pristine conditions, this ball court at Quirigua, Guatemala constantly has the jungle creeping back towards it. I found a few ripe avocado and mango trees just behind the structures in the background, and happily made a fresh snack from the fruit that had fallen.
Lake Atitlan at Daybreak
The subdued blues of the rising sun over Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, highlight how serene the mountains surrounding the lake appear at the break of day. By early morning, the towns and villages surrounding this highland lake are buzzing with farmers, artisans, trade boats, and tourists.
Turtles in Monterrico
Turtle mural on the beach in Monterrico, Guatemala
Paz y Bien
Mosaic welcoming visitors to a church in Antigua, Guatemala
Ruins in Tikal
Jungle nearly swallows ruins in Tikal.
Lake Atitlan
A boat rocks on the choppy waters of Lake Atitlan as it faces the shadow of the nearby volcano.
A Poetic Voyage 