I'm Being Robbed!

During our Guatemalan house build with Habitat for Humanity this past February, we had a day of R&R in the beautiful city of Antigua.  Antigua was founded in 1524 and has endured fires, earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions throughout it's history.

Antigua is a UNESCO World Heritage Centre

I enjoy the Central Parks that adorn most Central American cities and Antigua is no exception.  Sunday found the park fairly crowded with local people and tourists alike.  We sat on a bench to take part in some "people watching" and listen to a group of musicians called "Artesanos del Vientos" or Artists of the Wind.

Enjoy the Artists of the Wind

A young Guatemalan lady sat down beside me with her small baby.  I am always very careful in public with my belongings, and this day was no different.  I tucked my backpack tightly next to me as I shared the bench with the lady and her baby.

The music the band was playing had the attention of everyone.  Even though the group was right in front of us, the music seemed to be flowing in from the volcanic mountains that surround the city.

Suddenly, my backpack, which I thought I had a good grip on, moved.  The vision of a thief grabbing it from behind the bench flashed through my head.  Before I really had time to think, I jumped up, turned and was ready to leap over bench to save my belongings.  I couldn't believe it was happening!  As I turned expecting to look into the eyes of a "ladron" tugging at my backpack, the baby the lady was holding on her lap kicked me again.  The mother laughed, my wife laughed more, and I sunk back into my seat feeling sheepish, but very relieved.

Lima's Magic Water Circuit

In the city of Lima Peru, you can find a Municipal Park on the edge of the downtown area that will amaze you.  It is called "Circuito Magico del Agua" - Magic Water Circuit.  It is an exhibition of over a dozen water fountains choreographed to light and music that has to be seen if you visit Peru.  The park is apparently the largest display of water fountains in the world.

Don't get wet!

Tunnel of Water

Some of the displays are interact, for example the Tunnel of Water.  Visitors line up and file through the Tunnel.   Some fountains shoot water high in the air.  Other displays have laser light shows and musical entertainment.  

If Peru and the creations of the Incas are on you bucket list, I highly recommend you add this popular attraction to your list of things to see.

Spectacular Colors

 

Here you can enjoy a small sample of what you will find in the 

Magic Water Circuit