How do you find locations in Lago Atitlan?
Look for landmarks, such as this tienda near our new home.
Look for street signs. They are few and sometimes hard to find. This is the street we live off of in Barrio Jucanya [who cahn yah] [barrio = neighborhood]. This location is known as "intermedio", the center of Jucanya. This is still a part of the town of Panajachel.
Fortunately our alley entry has a street sign. [Ki yay hone = alley, or small street; "cho" may be mayan (sho); Cruz = cross.]
Other landmarks such as this bamboo fence identify a place. This is our fence! This is the view East down Cho'Cruz back toward the tienda on Salpores.
Looking South down the cross alley. Does it have a name? First sight of Casa Amarrila, our little yellow house.
From the other end, a view North.
Our new front gate.
Our new landlord has been very helpful -- a contact list for emergency numbers, LP gas, drinking water, and written directions to the house. He has a house manager named Thomas who has bent over backwards to accommodate us. We had to call him over late one night after the cold see stopped working [can NOT flush the toilet without cold water!😝🤤😖] He came twice, the second time with a helper, and stayed until it was fixed.
Moving into our new home. All of the luggage is inside now, but mostly unpacked. Still living out of suitcases.
"The harvest is great and the workers are few . . . " love you guys. God willing I will join you. It's hot and humid here, and I've been trying to get a walk on the beach in every day. My foot is improving but still problematic. There won't be any walking the Kettles yet this year. Those hilly and rocky streets you have there . . . don't think I could have done them BEFORE in wrecked my ankle!
ReplyDeleteIve had ankle problems for years. Surprisingly, accept for a twinge the first week back, l haven't had any problems. Maybe all of this walking is actually helping.😀
ReplyDeleteI notice you carry Lydia quite a bit, don't they have an over-the-shoulder, shawl-type thing that they carry young ones in? Back-pack type things?
ReplyDeleteCASA JUCANYA' is a beautiful and quite place with an spacious and comfortable garden, ideal for any kind of guests, or even families. This house is located in front of the most beautiful lake in the world 'Lake Atitlan' and has a spectacular view of three volcanoes around the lake as well as, the house is surrounded by mountains and beautiful natural places. 'CASA JUCANYA' provides the necessary amenities to spend unforgettable family moments.
ReplyDeleteAt 15 minutes (walking) to the the town of Panajachel, where you can find restaurants, pharmacies, supermarkets, the popular stores of 'tipíco' and many handcrafts stores on the Santander street. In front of the house, you can hire a boat tour, to visit the local villages or just look for a romantic spot.
Casa 'Jucanya' offers you a Jacuzzi (hot tub) for 6 people on the outside, overlooking the lake and garden. The use of the Jacuzzi is not include in the rent, the cost per use is $40.00, and the STAFF need around 3 hrs. to set up.
CASA JUCANYA has 3 bedrooms full bath in each and they will be made available according to the number of people booking.