My last day trip from Santa Ana before I (sadly) had to watch it depart in the rear view mirror took me to Ahuachapan (so fun to say, a-WACHA-pan) and Ataco on the Ruta de las Flores, flower route, which is a collection of little towns supposedly with flowers painted all around. Juayua was also on that list, though it didn't seem all that flowery to me. Ataco made up for it.
I stopped over briefly in Ahuachapan before finding my connecting bus, just long enough to stroll through the market and see the church.
I found some cute mural animals next to where I got ice cream.
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| He is my favorite |
Then to Ataco, which was adorable and quiet.
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| Immediately it lived up to its Flower Route name |
I followed signs along the cobblestone roads to the Mirador de la Cruz, or cross viewpoint.
I walked past a sweet little church, up a dusty path, and ended up in someone's backyard before finding what I was looking for. It was a wonderful view of the whole town.
I got chased off from my quiet contemplation by little biting bugs that left welts on my ankles, but it was time for lunch anyway. I had tacos and a quesadilla at a cute little Mexican place.
Then a little town wandering, the central park and church, and perusing the many craft shops lining the streets.
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| Main church in town. |
There were many more colorfully painted houses to admire.
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| love, peace, harmony, life, hope |
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| The melody of your gaze dances to the chords of my soul |
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| No calm sea has made an expert sailor |
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