Journey to the Summit This journal records progress to my first goal, a long time desire to learn, converse & dream in Spanish and a 2nd goal continue training in Guatemala for my future summit of Mt. Rainier, Washington.

My friends Rod and Lori and their two kids recently visited Guatemala and recommended this trip, as did all my classmates who visited Pacaya and returned to the school. The objective was to reach the lava flowing from Pacaya and roast marshmallows. Pacaya is an active volcano that continuously pours out lava so hikers can walk pretty close. When we reached the lava flow I took this video scan showing the active volcanos in sequence Agua (3760 m), Acatenango (3975 m) Fuego (3763 m) and ending looking up at Pacaya.