Villas
Sumaya - Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Yoga
& Writing Retreat
with Charles MacInerney
SCHEDULE - FREE TIME
Villa
Sumaya is full of wonderful spots for relaxing and watching
scenery. Participants have plenty of free time each day
to visit, make new friends, or explore the local areas
of interest.
At
right is the private dock for Villa Sumaya. From here, participants can
catch a regularly scheduled water taxi to any of the villages or towns
that surround the lake. Some of these are isolated villages of Guatemalan
Indians, many of whom do not speak English or Spanish.
For those who enjoy walking, the local village of Santa Cruz is 40 minutes (20 minutes walking along the shoreline to where the restaurants are located, and then 20 minutes up a steep switch back cobbled road to the actuall village.
There
are several larger towns, including Panachel & Santiago, seen left
& below. Some of these towns cater to young European back packers
and have a very active night life. Others are known for their healing
arts, or language schools.
Within a short boat ride, there is something for everyone.
One
of the favorite uses of free time is just to Hang out at the Center.
Participants are often found reading a book, napping in a hammock, getting a massage, relaxing in the Jacuzzi, or just watching the scenery.
