Here is a picture of the cross that sits on the edge of the El Faro property overlooking the dock.
The group was supposed to go back Livingston down the river to a waterfall/hot spring today.
However, since Tuesday I have known that Tommy planned for us to go to Belize instead as a surprise. Instead of telling the group he decided to wait and tell them when we got to land.
Already knowing the plan I was shocked that people did not speak up when we started taking a new route and had snorkeling gear in the boat. Luckily everyone did not pick up on these hints and just took the 1:45 boat ride in stride. Once we got to crystal clear water and small islands he told the group. Everyone was in shock and awe of the secret, landscape, and weather. We got to snorkel on some small reefs and even an old shipwreck. After a few hours we docked and ate some packed sandwiches and reflected on the trip.
(this is over 15 feet deep water)
We got to go back to Livingston one more time to get anything we needed.
I was most excited about trying a Gallo which is the number one Guatemalan beer. At El Faro there is no drinking, so I had not tried the homegrown beer on the trip yet. Perfect finish to a great day.
We finished the night with a great dinner, reflections, and watching highlights of the trip.
We thanked the whole staff for the support this week with Thrive T-shirts and enjoyed our final night in Guatemala.
We have to leave for the airport at 5:45 am because of the long boat and bus ride.
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