We have proceeded to Guatemala City which is the capital city of Guatemala. This city is really busy. The lane changing becomes even more aggressive than Mexico. I think the Guatemalan drivers and riders can be good buddies with the Thais. Luckily we have ridden in Bangkok traffic before so this is not new to me but it was nevertheless still stressful for me.
The traffic in Guatemala City is so heavy that it is standstill traffic most of the time. There was always a lot of honking.
These buses are not just normal buses. They are buses on steroids! They are always going so fast. So, you mustn't underestimate their speeds. The speed at which they cornered on the mountain roads was really FAST! OMG!
Typical street view of Guatemala City
I noticed something about Guatemala City and that is the abundance of McDonald's. They are literally everywhere.
Seeing this pic makes me thankful of the security we have back in Singapore. Guatemala City has armed guards everywhere. These guards are in front of shops, petrol stations, restaurants, shopping malls and even guarding the guy transporting water. Wow! I never knew that transporting water can be so dangerous?!
Lastly, the food in Guatemala is actually quite good as well. The chicken was tender and the soup was favourful although the amount of rice given is a bit too little. For folks out there who are on a diet, the Guatemalan diet might suit you to a T!
Looking forward to seeing different cultures as we journey further.
- Written by Debbie
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