This is a journal entry from Erik. As we are approaching the end of the trip, I have many thoughts and feelings about my stay in Antigua.
First off, if you want the ultimate Guatemala stay like a local, a homestay is a must. But if you have any worries about the quality of your house, whether you will like their food, and if there will be running water (which probably won't be all the time), stay in an apartment or hotel. For me as a 15 year old staying with 15 year olds have been a blast, but for others I can see how it wouldn't be fun. They stay up until 11 and play soccer every day at 4, the latter pleasing me more.
We did need to get away for a couple of days, which you have to do if all you get is cold water and have a tiny cramped room. It feels so good to be relaxed in your room without having to worry about being on a food schedule.
For an overview on Antigua though, I really love it. The people are so nice, respecting you and always saying hi. If I were to give someone advise on what to do first when you find out were you live, I would say to find the closest and nicest cafe, somewhere you can chill out and do something like reading or writing reviews like I am now.
Antigua should definitely be a destination on people's radar, although when I told my friends where in was going for vacation, all they said was why would you go there if you had no family there?
(It's a question without an answer.)
