Chichicastenango Craft Market - Guatemala

During our time in Quetzaltenango- (Xela) in Guatemala I knew i wanted to visit the market in Chichicastenango which I heard is a must. I am from Guatemala and have never been before. We arranged for a bus to take us with a guide. On our way there we passed by a "mirador" or a lookout point where you can get nice pictures taken. Of course, we stopped and this is when I realize my digital camera battery is about to die. I snap one shot in my panic and pout all the way to Chichicastenango. Taking pictures was the most important part! So many colors, textiles to see and me with nothing but a disposable camera I had in my bag. In the end, it might have been a blessing in disguise. I only had 24 shots in my disposable camera so this forced me to just give up on the thought of endless colorful pictures and just enjoy the moment. And it was wonderful. With that said, I actually enjoyed getting the little disposable camera photos developed in a little shop in Xela and having my 24 tangible photos of this trip.

-Wendy