A fertile valley in the cup of a long-inactive volcano.
Here comes the rain! Amazing clouds over a long-dead volcano near 0'0"0" latitude.
Thousands of people were buried alive in the volcanic eruption that buried Pompeii. The lava formed a hard cast around the original body shape. As they excavated the ruins, they filled the void with plaster to recreate the original human shape, seen here. It almost looks like he's praying to escape death.
These are two of many volcanoes on the edges of Lake Atitlán. Aldous Huxley called this one of the most beautiful places in the world, and I'd have to agree. I spent a week paddling around the perimeter of this amazing place. I just happened upon this view after renting a jeep and exploring. It's taken from the road that descends to Panajachel. Mamiya RZ-67. 1991.
Here comes the rain! Amazing clouds over a long-dead volcano near 0'0"0" latitude.
Here comes the rain! Amazing clouds over a long-dead volcano near 0'0"0" latitude.
Here comes the rain! Amazing clouds over a long-dead volcano near 0'0"0" latitude.
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