[72 HOURS IN GUATEMALA 🇬🇹] I spent 2 days hiking Acatenango w/ @wichoandcharlies 🌋 — this was thee most challenging experience of my life, physically and emotionally. I cried and felt very lonely. BUT THIS EXPERIENCE WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD. Look at this view! So worth it. Sitting at 3,976m (that’s how far up we hiked. I give God the glory because my lungs) next to a super active Volcan Fuego and overlooking at other 8 stratovolcanoes, lakes and ocean on the horizon. A dream come true! We woke up at 4 am to catch the sunrise at the summit. That was another 1.5 hours up. I thought I was going to meet God, that’s how high we were. Darn near flew with the planes. I COULDN’T have done it without the incredible team @wichoandcharlies — so kind, so patient, so knowledgeable, and so skilled. They provided us with everything: 4 meals, snacks, guide, cabin with camping gear, essential personal gear and transportation. Except underwear, bring your own! Lol I am eternally grateful. I couldn’t have done it without my now friend @justinevangysel — She encouraged me the whole time and reminded me of the reward ahead. We stuck together, with her incredible partner @siementhys by our sides. Every single person, including @green.kangaroos (Lukas and Caro) on this trip was a dream. The hugs, the applauses, the skittles, and the good vibes. Happiness is truly about about letting go of what you thought your life was supposed to be and embracing where you are now and how how special it is. This is my journey of happiness. — #melanintravel #wanderlust #travelblogger #antiguaguatemala #blacktravelfeed #blacktravelistas #guatemala #blackandabroad #2022travel #womenwhoexplore #blacktravelers #explorereels #guatemalacity