Saturday, September 22, 2007

Maya in Panajachel


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Originally uploaded by 意念先決~imcfreak.

These 2 Cachikel Maya from Santa Catarina are selling their wares in Panajachel, on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, in Central America. The Maya are amazing craftsmen. Their weavings are some of the finest in the world.

More photos from Lake Atitlan.

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Saturday, September 15, 2007

Big Volcano, little boat


BIG VOLCANO / little boat
Originally uploaded by RyanBSchultz.

This is Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, in Central America. The vlocano is called San Pedro, ands is 12,700 feet tall, more or less. The tiny boat in the lower left is a Maya fisherman in his dugout canoe. The lake is 1 mile above sea level, and the surrounding area has a perfect climate.

More Lake Atitlan photos.

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Friday, September 07, 2007

Mayan fisherman


the fisherman
Originally uploaded by justCRONO.

This Mayan fisherman is working in his dugout canoe on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, in Central America. He is surrounded by Volcan Toliman and Volcan Atitlan. Lake Atitlan is a mile above sea level, and 1000 feet deep. The boats do not carry anchors....

More Lake Atitlan photos.

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