Lago Atitlan and surrounds

The following shot isn't much to look at but there is a bit of a story behind it. For the last ten years or so, I have been shooting pictures with a theme I have come to call, "life in the spaces in-between". I have a thousand, or more, images of life in alley's, lean-to's along various rivers, and other nooks and crannies where the mainstream normally don't tend to travel. Anyways, in taking these kinds of shots, there are usually a few surprises happened upon. In this shot, I had to hop over the edge of what I think was like a retaining wall along the edge of a cliff. I saw a very old man, pulling feathers from some kind of bird on the stoop. I didn't think he saw me but as I pulled up my camera to view, he put the bird down and started spitting out what had to be some harsh expletives my way. He was obviously pissed. I said, "Yo lo siento, yo puedo a fotographica? (which I think means "I am sorry, can I take a picture"?). He just walked directly into his crib as I was asking the question. I didn't stick around to see if he was going to return with a gun, but I did manage to take this pic. I think I scared him more than anything else. My bad.
I guess that wasnt much of a story after all, huh? Not much of a photo either but here it is anyways...

Purty Lago Atitlan pic...

Sunday was market day. All the villages that hang from the cliffs around the lake sell their goods. I am betting that the wise woman in this pic has some stories to tell. I an hopeful that at some point I will be able to sit down and actually have some semblance of a conversation with the locals here...

Here is a shot of the three volcano's that surround Lake Atitlan... (they are no longer active).

They have cats here too...

Hows about these apples??

I sat watching this scene for about thirty minutes while in a small village across
View Larger Map">Lago Atitlan from Panajachel, Guatemala. I almost missed the panga back across the lake because I couldn't pull myself away. The woman in the photo simply sat there the entire time.


Thought the Majicman might appreciate this photo?
Want to rent a canoe? I didnt either but they had lots of character, though am not necessarily sure thats the main feature I am looking for in a canoe....

On the move...

Three Amigos...

The town is beautiful but definitely for tourists. Getting across the lake helps. I will post more pictures and more tales from the Hog In Motion, soon. Hope your all getting to spend some time together for the Christmas celebration. Happy Birthday Jesus.
Parting shot from the market at San Marcos...

PEACE.