It’s got to that time of year, when I have more time to share personal things. The life that goes on behind and after the weddings. One of our good friends turned 30 this year, who currently lives in Central America. A few of us from the UK and his friends from other parts of the world, went to visit to help celebrate. He organised to show us some of his favourite places – and they didn’t disappoint. Me and Jim where the first to arrive and stayed the night in Guatemala City. It was the perfect time to relax a little and unwind before the madness of the days that would follow 😉
When we met up with the rest of the group, we went straight to the first destination. Lake Atitlan. We arrived late at night, we struggled to navigate the hillside steps, never mind see any of the surroundings. It wasn’t until the morning that we realised just how amazing our home for the next few days would be. This was our balcony that we woke up to.
The view from breakfast. Not bad. At all.
I think you can always tell how the day may pan out from a birthday breakfast table… 
From the jetty at the lake you can get the water taxi’s to a couple of other places on the lake. The little towns are beautiful, busy and full of colour.
After an amazing 3 nights at Lake Atitlan we moved onto Antigua. Where Tom’s girlfriend, Stephanie, had arranged for a Mariachi band to greet us! Way better than the Dorito advert 🙂
After a full nights partying in Antigua we were up early the next morning to climb Pacaya. Definitely worth the 5:30 start.
I had to make a purchase from the Lava store It was pretty unique. 
After the Pacaya hike it was definitely time for a glass of rouge and some lunch. And why not have this whilst sitting on the nicest terrace in Antigua…. 
After our few nights in Antigua, we were again up for an early rise. Another 5 o’clock start to catch a mini bus to take us to the bus. Which took us on a 6 hour journey to the boat. Which took us to the port. Where we got a taxi to the landing strip, where we boarded a plane,which took us to Belize. But the journey, it add’s to the experience and Belize, well, landing in sunshine and blue waters is to me, never too much trouble. 
We stayed at the Wild Orchid for our few nights there, which was perfect. It’s amazing how fast you settle into a place… 
Our first night in Belize was Halloween… it amazing what a wig, some snazaroo and black eye shadow can do to a person.
And then it was boat day. This is one of my favourite days. A group of your favourite people, a boat, clear blue seas, a pooch, 2 cocktail makers and a Chef, there is no way you cannot have a good day. 
After all our fun with the group, me and Jim flew home via Miami, where I was meeting one of my best friends who now resides in Canada. However, after the 1st night, it seemed that we had contracted food poisoning severely, so we were hotel room bound. Not the end to the trip I had planned. But, I did manage to get out for a couple of hours to see the beach, sit by the pool and catch up with one of my favourites. I suppose really it just gives me another excuse to go back 😉 
This person right here, is one of my favourite in the world. I see her maybe once a year, max. But it doesn’t matter. When we meet, it’s like I saw her yesterday and in my family she’s considered a 4th daughter by my parents. 
This trip I was a bit overwhelmed by the end. I feel so lucky to be able to do life with an amazing person, who I never tire of. But, also enjoy it with amazing people. Thanks guys for one of the best trips! Ever! x x
