My interest in Guatemala and the Mayan lands goes way, way back, but mentally I kind of always prioritized going to more distant places, assuming I was “saving” the closest country I hadn’t been to yet for a time when travel would be a little more complicated.
Glad that kinda worked out. I’m not usually one to wait on things I know I want to do. When my twins showed up, travel got a lot more complicated (whether or not they’re coming!) but I voraciously missed exploring new places.
Antigua was a beautiful first journey as a family of five. It’ll always hold that distinction in my memory.