Everyone arrived early - ready to go! We had no difficulty getting to Miami. The airport stay was tolerable (aided by a fast paced game of "peanut"). In fact, God smiled on us. The departure gate was comfortably nestled between a Starbuck's and the restrooms. It doesn't get any better than that.
We flew TACA airlines. It was in a very nice Embraer 190 (Brasilian jet). It was the first flight I have been on in the last 20 years where we were served real food and had our choice of in-flight movies or tv shows on a personal screen. The service was fantastic - the way it used to be years ago on US planes before everyone started their "cost saving".
The skyline was beautiful. There was so much color use in their architecture. The high rises were often two-tone with bright colored accents. Really very attractive.
The airport was clean and modern and we had no trouble at all through customs.
Guatemala City was incredibly crowded. The streets were packed. You could reach out the bus window and touch the other vehicles. The trip to Antigua was tedious through all of the traffic.
Antigua is an old, old city. The streets are real cobble stone (serious ankle turners). They are narrow with shops lining the road on both sides. It is very much like old St Augustine (only 10 times the size).
The Hotel Plaza Real lived up to their website. It is absolutely stunning. The staff is incredibly accommodating. Our rooms are very nice and the grounds are beautifully kept with walkways, gardens and fountains.
This is the first trip in many years that Laura and I have a room together. It's always been rooming with the guys or girls. Very nice for a change.
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