We had the earliest start this morning and my alarm went off at 4.45. We were on our way for 5.30am. The lake is surrounded by volcanoes and mountains and is really beautiful. We had a boat ride which took us to four villages around the lake.
There was a market in three out of the four villages and we were pestered by people wanting us to buy from them. As usual there were lots of children working in the markets. I find it very difficult to buy from them. Do I refuse to buy because I don't believe in child labour or do I buy from them in preference to the adults so that I'm supporting them? It's a dilemma.
The children who live by the lake seem quite well educated and can speak some English. Tourists bring money into the area and the children are expected to sell goods to supplement the family income after they finish school for the day.
The goods here are all very colourful and Guatemala is renown for its weaving. Every where we go we are offered colourful scarves.
It was a long day but very enjoyable. Tomorrow we have been invited to eat with the parents from one of the schools.
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