Aynsley's Adventures: Cameras Rule!

As they say, you don't know what you got 'til it's gone. This was very true in the case of my stolen camera. It's an odd experience to be a tourist minus one. So I finally made it to the city and now I have a brand spanking new camera which takes amazing photos (many of which y'all are about to see!)

I loved my time in Antigua more than I can possibly say. I got to experience the beautiful city and take in all the amazing sights (see above), get to know a few of the locals and most importantly I've made some really amazing friends. Many of whom I get to see again really soon! But it is good to be on the road again and seeing even more of these amazing countries.

Here's a quick run down of the highlights of the past week or so. Climbing the Pacaya Volcano, which was an exhausting, but ultimately satisfying experience. The video doesn't even begin to explain what it's like standing next to flowing lava!

Being asked to by a drunken man to father his 10 children also rates high on the list. I wasn't even offended because I was too busy being impressed by his perfect English!

We also attended a festival in Cuidad Vieja which is called to Day of the Devil. You can imagine what it's about! It does all culminate with the burning of a giant devil though, so the good guys win in the end. The city was on full display with carnival rides, tons of street food, live music and even fireworks. The best ride was the children's Ferris Wheel which was powered by hand! Craziness.