Tragedy in Guatemala

Volcan de Fuego lived up to its name on Sunday and unleashed a deadly pyroclastic flow that destroyed homes and lives. I watched smaller eruptions many times from Antigua and the smoking mountain appeared to be a backdrop to everyday life.  However when I was in San Miguel Duenas I did find the rumbling sounds disconcerting and after Rigoberto described his experiences as a 9 year old when Yepocapa was all but buried in ash I realised that Fuego has a much more menacing side as well. My thoughts are with Guatemala this week. 💓

                                  Volcan de Fuego from the terrace. Antigua 2017.

                                             Volcan de Fuego 3 June 2018