A nice long ride in perfect weather ... it was nice to see how we a group of 6 experienced riders managed to stay as a group through think and thin as we managed the heavy traffic and the chaos. A few what-we-call "normal close calls" but nothing unexpected.
Today's ride was a rollercoaster through great twistie roads and natural settings ... started at an altitude of 2,200ft and 70 degrees in San Salvador, went down to 1,000ft and 90 degrees at the Las Chinamas border between El Salvador and Guatemala, back up to 3,000ft and 70 degrees in Cuilapa, down to 1,000ft and 104 degrees in Escuintla (hot!), and up to 5,000ft and 70 degrees in Antigua, Guatemala.
It is always interesting to cross a border ... whether it is imaginary or real, it feels like things really change ... different landscapes, vegetation, people, energy, colors, vibe, smells.
Checked in at our favorite hotel in Antigua. The Hotel Santo Domingo is an old monastery that has been renovated in a very special way ... it now has a museum, spa, pool, and it also has become one of the best wedding destinations in the world. A very special place.
After a quick swim in the pool, we went out to dinner and for a walk around town. Another great motorcycle adventure day through great scenery.
Back to Guatemala
Having a coffee and cheesecake break at Sarita's in Culiapa
Such a civilized place!
The Volcano de Fuego on the way up from Escuintla to Antigua.
Spewing smoke and with lava coming down the side.
Enjoying nature at its best
"The most beautiful Starbucks in the World" - in Antigua
The central plaza in Antigua
One of the new speakeasy's in Antigua
At our favorite corner table at Casa Troccoli - an old style food store now a restaurant
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