We took a taxi up to Cerro de la Cruz today which overlooks Antigua. As you can see it is breathtaking!
We had the most amazing night in Antigua tonight. Sennet was out of sorts this morning so we stayed at the home base and then Kevin started feeling sick so I thought we would grab a bite and be home quick. While everyone was napping today I looked up live music and found this restaurant/bar that had good reviews and live music every night so we decided to check it out. Sennet was thrilled we got to see a band- one of his favorite things to do is strip down to his underwear after dinner and dance like a madman all by himself. Tonight he was a bit shy to go out on his own so asked me to dance with him and I happily (yet fretfully) obliged. The singer was so taken by Sennet’s enthusiasm for the music that he invited him on stage to play a *solo* set on the guitar. Sennet was beaming and literally on cloud nine all the way home. And as an added bonus, the food was amazing- best by far we have had since we have been here.
Not that Sennet ever really has a care in the world… but this hammock has become his favorite thing to do with our down time at the casita in La Antigua.
Las Chicas of La Antigua and mosquitos.
I’ll start with the good part. The woman (of all ages) are totally enamored with Sennet. Everywhere we walk we hear “que lindo” and “muy guapo” and “el nino bonito”. In other words, they think he is super cute and obviously so different (pale/light hair and eyes) than the kiddos from Guatemala. We have even had a few young teenage girls ask to take photos with him like he is a pop star. Well, if we ever move here- he should have his pick….
The not so good part- the mosquitos are eating him up at night. I don’t even think the mosquitos are very bad but every single one of them seem to love his sweet nectar. Last night we even put repellent and long sleeves/pants on him and they still managed to bite him right on the lip and his ankles and wrists. It looks like he got collagen injections. I haven’t gotten one bite and he has about 25.
After going to bed at 7:30 and sleeping in until 8:30 am, we all felt pretty much normal today. We walked into the main square and randomly came across the most awesome band (Artesanos del Viento) playing in the Parque Central. Sennet is napping now which is prefect because the afternoon shower seems to have passed. We will walk back into town later for dinner and to get Sennet the promised chocolate shake.
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