Betti and I are still enjoying Guatemala, longer than we had actually planned. In the south of Guatemala, travelling by chicken bus was really easy. We hopped on one of the buses (actually people dragged us to there). When changing the bus we didnt have to ask anybody nor wait at all. People inmediately screamed the name of the town we were heading to and threw our backpacks on top of the next bus (that is where you keep your luggage here). At the beginning, we were concerned that our backpacks would fall off or get stolen, but so far there were no major incidents. One time we had to stop cause the engine broke down, another time we lost luggage (not ours) and had to go back, but people are used to these things. We are still impressed by the drivers assistants who are climbing onto the bus while it is driving in order to arrange the luggage and then suddenly enter the bus from the back door again.
In the north of Guatemala, where we are now, travelling is a bit more difficult. Since we decided against hitchhiking and due to Easter, we are still stuck in Flores, at lago Peten Itza. Luckily we still have all our luggage. While sitting on the stairs of our hostal (2€/night) yesterday morning, a young guy grabbed Bettis daypack from behind and ran away. Fortunately, the guy was just too dumb - he fell before reaching his friend who was already waiting for him on a motorbike at the next street corner. Before we could catch him (and beat him up), he let the daypack fall and escaped.
Another short night, tomorrow at 5h we are heading out to Belize City, 7h ride. I hope by then I have gotten rid of my mosquito spray allergy. Relec extra strong - not so good on your eyes. I guess I overdid it yesterday, but I was just too scared of the mosquitos when we spent last night only in hammocks (no more tents available) in order to do the early Tikal tour at 4:45h. Check out some photos of Antigua around Eastern & volcano Pacaya (lava!) as well as Flores & Tikal.