The students are back in school this week after the Easter Week celebrations. The kids were excited to be back and the teachers had a well deserved rest. The whole department of Sololá is very much involved in traditional Easter Week celebrations. Santiago Atitlan being the biggest around the lake. Panajachel is more of a getaway for many Guatemalans from all over the country. They spend a week in a beautiful location and enjoy the festive atmosphere. It is also a time when you see many indigenous families visiting Lake Atitlan. The Maya believe it is a sacred lake. Indigenous and Ladinos alike make a pilgrimage here. It can get loud with fireworks, processions and concerts but everyone enjoyed themselves. It is back to work for the students and they will be starting the 2nd term of the 2009 school year.