Ciaran's Adventures or those of you who don't know I'm taking an 8 month career break and hitting the backpacker trails of Central and South America. This is where I plan (plan being the appropriate word) to update you on progress and confirm that I am still breathing and in

My first stop in Guatemala and its been great! not real guatemala by any account but a nice gentle start to travelling and backpacking in central america. 3 nights in an old colonial town has been fun but the highlight was definitely the one night hiking up and camping near the top of Pacaya - an active volcano near Antigua. It was amazing sitting up on the side of the volcano in the dark watching the volcano spit hot rocks and lava down the side of the mountain - awesome!