Lake Atitlan

Playing on the Church steps
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During Semana Santa they have these giant seed pods sort of like Invasion of the body snatchers. The seeds from inside are used for decorations and the pods make great sleds for sliding down the Church steps. This photo was taken in 1981, in Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala.

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This is a view of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, Central America, showing volcanoes named Atitlan And Toliman in the distance. Just beautiful!

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Good Friday in Santiago Atitlan
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Local Mayans getting ready for Good Friday procession in Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala, Central America in 1981.

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