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he's so coded to sell toys to me specifically i love him

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Exploring the Breathtaking Terrain of Guatemala

Introduction

Guatemala, often referred to as the "Land of Eternal Spring," is a country of extraordinary geographic diversity. Nestled in Central America, it offers a breathtaking terrain that includes towering volcanoes, dense rainforests, serene lakes, and captivating coastlines. In this article, we'll embark on a virtual journey to explore the remarkable landscapes that make Guatemala a paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

Volcanoes: The Rugged Spine of Guatemala

Volcanic Wonders

One of the most striking features of Guatemala's terrain is its volcanic landscape. The country is home to over 30 volcanoes, some of which are active and others dormant. These majestic giants punctuate the horizon, creating a dramatic backdrop for the lush highlands and lowlands.

Acatenango: This twin-peaked stratovolcano near Antigua is a favorite for trekkers. The challenging ascent offers not only the thrill of conquering its summit but also breathtaking views of its active neighbor, Fuego, which frequently spews lava and ash.

Pacaya: Known for its accessibility, Pacaya is a popular volcano for hiking. The climb leads you through otherworldly landscapes, and at the summit, you can roast marshmallows over the hot vents.

Tajumulco: As the highest peak in Central America, Tajumulco offers a strenuous hike with rewarding panoramic vistas. On a clear day, you can even see the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans from its summit.

Rainforests: The Lungs of Guatemala

Verdant Wilderness

Guatemala's rainforests are an integral part of the country's terrain. These lush, biodiverse ecosystems teem with wildlife, and exploring them is an adventure like no other.

Peten: Located in the northern lowlands, the Peten region is a vast expanse of rainforests. It's home to Tikal, one of the most iconic Mayan archaeological sites, nestled amidst the dense jungle.

Izabal: The Izabal region on the Caribbean coast is another rainforest haven. It's known for its pristine river, Rio Dulce, which meanders through the rainforest and offers a breathtaking natural spectacle.

El Mirador: Deep in the Peten rainforest, El Mirador is one of the most challenging treks in Guatemala. The reward is visiting a Mayan city older than Tikal, surrounded by dense jungle and wildlife.

Lakes: Guatemala's Aquatic Jewels

Glistening Oases

Guatemala's terrain boasts several picturesque lakes, each with its unique charm and recreational opportunities.

Lake Atitlán: Often referred to as the most beautiful lake in the world, Lake Atitlán is surrounded by towering volcanoes and vibrant indigenous villages. The crystal-clear waters are perfect for swimming, kayaking, and even scuba diving.

Lake Peten Itza: This lake near Tikal is an oasis in the midst of the rainforest. It's a serene spot for birdwatching and fishing, and you can explore the remote Mayan site of Yaxha nearby.

Lake Izabal: The largest lake in Guatemala, Lake Izabal offers boat trips to explore its many islands and riverside attractions, including the impressive Rio Dulce canyon.

Coastlines: Tropical Beauty from Coast to Coast

Beach Escapes

Guatemala's terrain also includes some captivating coastlines, both on the Pacific and the Caribbean sides.

Monterrico: On the Pacific coast, Monterrico is famous for its black volcanic sand beaches and turtle conservation efforts. It's a serene spot for sunbathing and birdwatching.

Livingston: On the Caribbean coast, Livingston stands as a unique fusion of Garifuna culture and Caribbean beauty. The beaches here are flanked by palm trees, creating a picture-perfect tropical setting.

El Paredon: For surfing enthusiasts, El Paredon is a tiny coastal village on the Pacific coast with consistent waves and a laid-back atmosphere.

Caves and Cenotes: Subterranean Wonders

Hidden Treasures

Guatemala's terrain isn't limited to what's visible on the surface; it extends below, into a labyrinth of caves and cenotes.

K'anba Caves: The K'anba Caves in Alta Verapaz offer a remarkable adventure. These caves, believed to be sacred by the Mayans, are adorned with ancient art and are accessible by guided tours.

Semuc Champey: Known for its breathtaking turquoise pools, Semuc Champey hides a stunning series of limestone caves, accessible by cave tours.

Grutas de Lanquin: These caves near Semuc Champey are not only naturally awe-inspiring but also historically significant, as they were once used for Mayan rituals.

Conclusion

The terrain of Guatemala area is a treasure trove of natural wonders, from the towering volcanoes that adorn the highlands to the lush rainforests that host diverse wildlife. The serene lakes, captivating coastlines, and the hidden subterranean caves and cenotes all contribute to the rich tapestry of this Central American gem. Whether you're an adventure seeker, a nature lover, or simply someone in search of serene beauty, Guatemala's terrain offers a diverse range of experiences to explore and cherish. Guatemala is not just a country to visit; it's a terrain to be discovered, experienced, and admired for its exceptional natural beauty.

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[cuterozhok]

I expected to draw more arts for my first HS post, ‘cause all I have is just some traditional sketches, but I hope you’ll like these digital ones! 

[bluenpinkcastle]

20220917: the next disassembly for today is another Hidden Side set, 70429: El Fuego’s Stunt Plane. I am positive I originally purchased this set with the intent of parting it out to build other things, as this does have a number of good dark blue parts, plus BrickLink part 3008 (1x8 brick) in dark turquoise. I enjoy the dark turquoise and intend on building a lot more with that in the future. one of the really neat parts about this set, though, is the woman with the jet pack. that was a really neat build but I also struggled to get her head off when I was disassembling it, kind of like it’d been bonded for life or something, which amused me greatly :)

[spin-in-time]

Hey y'all, feeling lonely

[nzbricks]

MOC Showcase: Batman Rogues’ Fleet

1. Two-Face’s Scrapper Truck

Modeled after Two-Face’s vehicle present in set 6864, Two-Face’s Scrapper Truck is actually El Fuego’s Strunt Truck from LEGO Hidden Side. I simply overhauled it to match my Two-Face minifigure’s black and white color scheme. I further modified it by replacing the unsightly ghost cannon with a towing winch and scrapper claw, to make ripping the safe out of the Gotham bank an exponentially easier task. 

2. Riddler’s Riddle Van

Riddler is renowned for his crimes being more than they seem, and his van is no different. With an unassuming sand  and dark green color scheme, Riddler’s van is actually from set 76083, it’s color changed to match the titular villain. The van’s rear cargo space can split open to reveal a six-shooter cannon, catching any unsuspecting crime-fighter off guard. 

3. Joker’s Lowrider

Set 70906 from the LEGO Batman Movie proved to be among the more surprisingly tame villain vehicles, making it surprisingly easy to convert to a more LEGO DC Superheroes-esque model. I shortened the rear of the car, and replaced all the eye-catching gold with tamer silver. Still containing the hidden rear-facing spring-loaded shooters, the Joker can still give Batman a run for his money, while on the run himself. 

4. Penguin’s Amphibious Duck-Boat

Of the Penguin’s more notorious criminal assets, his duck boat is among his more cartoonish, and yet iconic, which is why I had no qualms about including it in my collection. Unlike the previous three models, this build is completely custom from the ground up. It’s bright yellow shell can be listed from the chassis to give the Penguin a high-ground advantage, from which to launch his arsenal of flick-fire missiles and stud-shooters. For water travel, the boat has a propeller on it’s stern to give the Penguin a quick getaway.

5. Catwoman’s Motorcycle

Admittedly the lest impressive of the villain vehicles yet, Catwoman’s motorcycle is just the new style standard LEGO motorcycle in black with silver wheels. The handlebars and tail-light is given little customization beyond the standard fare, but when you’re trying to outrun Batman on his Batcycle, the function of speed is prioritized over form. 

6. Scarecrow’s Biplane

By far my favorite set from the original 2006 LEGO Batman line was set 7786 The Batcopter: The Chase for Scarecrow. As my favorite Batman villain, I gave special attention to recreating the villain’s airborn vehicle. The Biplane features twin stud-shooters and a fear-gas spraying mechanism extended across the plane, including a bomb-dropping feature like unto the original model. The tail of the plane also hides storage for Scarecrow’s fear-gas launcher. 

[countslimeula]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN ~ the Sheridan Tapes  style babbbbyyyyy ~!!!!! I hope you're day is spoopy and full of mystery! 

the costumes are based off what the creator said the characters would dress up as - 

In order: 

Sam - Vampire 

Bill - Sam Walsh ( a fictional cowboy from the TST/Homestead Universe) 

Andrew - El Fuego from Lego’s the Hidden Side series 

Kate - J.B. Watt from  Lego’s the Hidden Side series 

Adam - Ziggy Stardust but “sexy” 

Dr. Ren Park -  the star "Betelgeuse" pronounced as "Beetlejuice"

Anna - the Beachwood Monster

Maria - the Beechwood Monster but shittier lol 

[playtimevascos]

Enjoy the unboxing of Lego's Hidden Side El Fuego's Stunt Plane and watch how I build it up. It looks super-amazing, you are going to love and enjoy it definitely. Video content is safe and fit for children of all ages. Thanks for Watching!  Like, Share, & Subscribe to my channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ0L_ST_R7gNTyornzEaWhw/featured

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Lego Hidden Side my beloved

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[riding-alpacas]

Tierra del Fuego

My route through Patagonia leads me from south to north - starting in the southernmost city of the world: Ushuaia. As usual in South America there are some debates if this is really the southernmost city, given that there are a few more towns and villages further south in Chile. Population wise it certainly is one of the bigger southernmost places.

I didn't have the highest expectations when I came here. Ushuaia is clearly a very busy, touristy place in summer. Lots of cruise ships stop here and it is also the starting point for Antarctica expeditions. I considered doing one of those as well, but when I researched the cost and what kind of trip it would be, I backed off. They are ridiculously expensive and pretty much all of them are targeting a more senior audience. If Antartica still exists when I'm 60, I might consider it again at that age.

Closer to Straya than to Canada

On my first day there was only a limited amount of people in the hostel. Well, that's what I thought. It turned out that during the day almost nobody was in the hostel ever. In the mornings and evenings though the place was buzzing. In one of the Backpacker groups on Facebook I found Corinna who also just arrived in Ushuaia and was looking for hiking buddies. During the following days we spent the majority of our time together as we got along really well. It's a shame that we have very different plans for our time after Ushuaia, but we figured that we might meet again in Central America.

The first hike we attempted was the one to Laguna Esmeralda. It gave me a first taste of the landscape so far south on our wonderful planet. If I'd have to describe it with one word it would definitely be rugged. There is something quite harsh but beautiful about the environment here - which makes sense, given that we had hardly more than 15 degrees during the day and it's basically winter down here most of the time. The tree line is super low (500m or so), the brownish colour above it is quite unique and the mountain peaks are just spectacular. And best of all, it's all pretty much untouched.

Felt a bit like Lord of the Rings

The hike itself was a lot of fun but not only due to the beautiful surroundings. It was muddy like hell. Parts of it led through peat bogs which I never hiked through before. First we both tried to avoid getting into the mud as much as possible by doing ridiculous detours (we actually almost got lost on the first 500m in) but for me at least the tolerance limit got lower pretty quick. My boots were waterproof and in my hostel they had boot brush cleaners anyway. Walking through peat bogs was pretty weird at first. They have a spongy, springy texture and no matter how dry they look, once you step on it you basically press out a lot of water. The lake itself was pretty nice. Many of the lakes I saw in Canada had the same blue, milky colour but that doesn't make it any less beautiful. Unfortunately I wasn't super lucky with the weather during the whole week but again: It's still just beautiful being out there in the spectacular outdoors of the Land of Fire.

A little bit of mud

Mystic

Next day was rest day. And rest day usually means checking out town and its museums. The first museum I tried was an old prison that Ushuaia is famous for. They've split it up into multiple sections, grouped by topic. I was very disappointed. Firstly, it was totally overpriced and secondly it was just... random. I expected some sort of golden thread when walking through the different prison cells but it felt just like a random collection of stuff. And it wasn't even good stuff. I was hoping to learn a little bit about the history of Ushuaia, the indigenous people who lived here etc. but it was very underwhelming. On the way to the city I had a quick look at a "museum" about the Islas Malvinas which was a huge flop, too so I almost skipped the last museum I had in mind. But thankfully I didn't because that one was finally a good one. Historia Fueguina tells four storylines that are related to Ushuaia’s history:

The indigenous people

One of the first European expeditions

The prison

An unbelievable rescue story about Ernest Shackleton and the Endurance

You wander from section to section, each one consisting of life-sized historic figures while listening to the story on the free audio guides. Most of the exhibits can be entered and you can pose for pictures. It was quite quirky but very educational and a lot of fun. Spoiler: Most indigenous people are now eradicated because the Europeans brought diseases and bullets when they discovered gold in the area. Same shit, different country.

Almost as comfy as my hostel beds

Next thing I did was a little hike up to the local glacier in town: Glaciar Martial. I did this one by myself because I really wanted to start it early and Corinna didn't want to pay for the taxi. It's very popular and I wanted to avoid the crowds. Surprisingly life generally starts late here, mostly around 10am. For this one I left the hostel at 8 and was on my way up at 8:30. And I am very happy about my decision because I had the whole trek for myself. Initially I felt a bit meh about this hike. Most photos in the web are quite underwhelming and the start of the hike is basically just walking along a ski slope. Luckily one of my room mates told me about some side trails and that the hike generally is actually quite nice. I'm glad I listened to him. At the beginning I walked along a beautiful creek with some of the clearest water on earth. After getting to a little viewing area, I continued up to the actual glacier. It became quite steep here, but it also wasn't a particularly long section. At the top I had a wonderful view of Ushuaia and the Beagle Channel. I found a beautiful section where lots of small streams of water merged and just rested here for about 45 mins to soak in the view and some of the sun when it showed itself for a few seconds.

If I remember correctly this was also the very first time that I was making full use of my layering system. I started with my insulated jacket as it was pretty cold in the morning. Halfway through I added my windbreaker as it became quite windy above the tree line. On the way down it gradually became warmer but it also started raining, so I removed both jackets and changed into my rain jacket. Yes, you truly need a good layering system when in Patagonia.

Ushuaia and the Beagle Channel

More Lord of the Rings

The next day was the highlight of my time in Ushuaia. Corinna, the couple that she shared her Airbnb with and I rented a car and we made our way to the Tierra del Fuego National Park. Corinna and I had a crack at the Cerro Guanaco Trail which literally took our breath away. The hike starts at a glacial lake, then turns into a forrest and climbs up pretty steeply. After a while we reached a little viewpoint before going through some muddy terrain again. With the tree line behind us, we were now in pretty exposed and rugged territory and the trail became extremely steep. But we continued, slowly and steadily until we reached the top and a jaw-dropping view to all sides. We could see Ushuaia and the Beagle Channel in the distance, the glacial lake with some impressive mountains below us, ragged cliffs right next to us. It was just spectacular and very close to what I had in mind when thinking about Patagonia.

Ragged

My favourite view so far

Corinna and I

Beagle Channel

After our return we continued to explore the southern part of the National Park, took some dorky pictures at some touristy signs and returned back to Ushuaia. By the way: If I wouldn't know that the water is freezing cold down here I would just love to jump into all the little lakes and inlets here. The water is crystal clear and when the sun comes out and you actually feel a bit warm it is just too inviting...

The end of the road

Second best thing to do with these water conditions

Jump in!

What stroke us the most during our time down here was the very limited amount of wildlife on land. We saw a couple of brumbies (or whatever they call them here), some birds and a few flies, but that was basically it. No guanacos, no armadillos, not even a bloody worm or ant. I actually digged a little hole at one point to see if there is anything hidden in the soil but there wasn't anything. Corinna and I started building a theory that everything we saw was just fake and we were actually in some sort of TV show. I hope you are all very entertained by now!

The last activity I did was a rather disappointing one. Corinna had now left town and I decided to do a little trip to an island full of penguins and a cruise along the beagle channel on my last day. Little Penguins are quite common in Australia and I already saw a lot of them in Melbourne and on Phillip Island. I was hoping that the species they have here in Ushuaia would be a bit more different, but it turned out that the Magellanic Penguins (by far the biggest group of penguins here) are very, very similar. I also saw Gentoo Penguins and a King Penguin though, which was pretty cool. After spending about an hour on the island and some other random stuff on the way there (trees that were shaped by the wind, a museum about marine mammal skeletons (creepy (especially when they showed us the fresh carcasses (let's just add more brackets because I can)))) we started our cruise. And the cruise was just 100% meh. Towards the end we stopped at the famous lighthouse and at a few rocks with sea lion colonies but I guess I'm just too used to these animals so that in hindsights I'm a little angry with myself spending so much money on that activity.

Looks like it's a bit windy out here

The lady was very excited about skinning this skull

Gentoo Penguins

Spot the king!

Look at this ugly fella

That was my adventure at the end of the world. I started making some good friends and it was a great start to get to know Patagonia. Next up is El Chalten, the hiking capital of Argentina. Apparently they have really bad internet there, so it might get a little quiet here. Apart from that I also managed to get sick (Coronavirus?), so I'll probably have to rest a bit in the next few days.

I might meet Jean (who I met in the hostel) again in Bariloche

[lostbutterflyutau]

Hello! I know, Carla is your favourite character. But I'm curious, what do you think about other characters? Who is your favourite after? Who do you also like? Thank you in advace :)

Hi, Anon!

Thanks for the ask! To be honest, it’s one I didn’t think about much. Everyone else has so much to say about the other characters, I figured that it was all covered. I’m kind of flattered that anyone wants to know what I think about them.

So, who comes after Carla, you ask?

So, I just didn’t pay much attention to Gabe at first. But the more I watched and re-watched, the more I came to really love and appreciate him. His development is very subtle, as pointed out in THIS lovely analysis post by @pizzansunshine which is probably why I missed a lot of it at first. But, upon several re-watches, I started to notice it more. While Gabe often puts up a front of being this strong, tough guy, we know that he’s actually really squishy on the inside. Yes, he can be a bit stubborn and headstrong, but he can also be very sweet and a total dork at times. He obviously cares a lot for those close to him, even if he can be overprotective at times. He’s not very good with his emotions and has trouble saying what he feels sometimes and forces down his insecurities, which we see The Curse of El Guapo when he acts like he is not bothered by the other guards’ comments despite his facial expressions saying otherwise.

And I love all of this. While it makes him hard to write sometimes, it also makes him and his emotions an interesting thing to explore. And, as a bonus, can I say that I just really love his relationship with Fuego and watching how Fuego actually communicates back? It’s both funny and shows some of Gabe’s softer side in the way he seems to confide in him. (As someone with pets, I completely understand this. They’re great listeners when you feel you can’t talk to other humans.)

Other Characters I Like:

When we first meet her, Elena is a teenager who’s been abruptly thrust into a high position. Granted, she had probably been training for it her whole life, bu talso didn’t expect to be thrown into it this early – especially after just coming out of spending forty-one years trapped in an amulet. Though, she readily accepts the challenge and goes headfirst into it, which doesn’t always work out so well, and I love that. I love that Elena is far from perfect. She starts out as this confident, kind of cocky teenager who thinks she has it all figured out, only to find out that, no, she doesn’t. Ruling isn’t as easy as she thought it would be and she comes to terms with that and is willing to admit that she doesn’t have all the answers and that’s okay, because she has plenty of people to help her along the way. Sure, she has her moments where she slips up, like her rage against Shuriki in The Race for the Realm, but that’s what makes her human. She is going to mess up and fall down, but the important thing is that, when she does mess up, she gets back up, learns from it and tries again the next time.

Not only that, but she’s such a sweetheart. She really wants to see the best in people and work things out. She loves her familia (including those she’s chosen) and will do anything for them. She carries a lot on her shoulders, but doesn’t often let other people into it, probably because she doesn’t want to burden them. She’s a very complex character who is still growing into her own and figuring things out and I’m excited to see how it continues to play out in canon as the story goes on.

Then there’s the precious wizard son! I have really enjoyed watching Mateo grow alongside Elena and really come into his own as a man and a Wizard. At first, he’s this young kid who’s been secretly learning magic and is unsure of his ability to be royal wizard, but, despite his self-doubt, with time, practice and perseverance he begins to evolve into the powerful wizard we all knew he could be. Of course, he is still learning and will continue to do so. I just love his dorky enthusiasm for all things magical and how into his craft he is. Beyond that, he is such a loveable boi. His love for his mother is so sweet and runs so deep. They were each other’s everything for so long, and I enjoy seeing them and their close relationship and how, with Movin’ on Up it’s started to change in the sense of him wanting to stand on his own, but still letting her know that he’s there and appreciates everything she’s done for him. Like Elena, he’s very much a sweetheart and often considering others’ feelings and looking out for his friends and his kingdom whenever they’re up against a threat. He’s always there for Elena and willing to accompany her on whatever crazy adventures she’s going on and is there to assist her in any way he can – because that’s just the type of person he is. Kind, resourceful, curious and just so precious.

To finish off the Amigos is Naomi. Naomi is smart, strong, sassy and still finding her footing. She’s been steadily growing from being the “girl from the port” into a respected member of the grand council and festival planner. She’s a hard worker who takes her roles seriously and strives to do her best within them as she works towards becoming someone special. Watching her relationship with Elena grow and seeing them work with and balance each other out has been one of my favourite (not-Carla) things to watch along with her establishing her place on the team and finding her own strength and talent as they continue to take on the forces of dark magic.

Okay. Everyone knew this would be on here at some point. But, I have to say it, I honestly like Victor and think the man doesn’t get enough credit. He’s been raising Carla alone for some time and their bond, though subtle, is so precious. He obviously cares a great deal for his little girl. I mean, he’s probably not “Best Dad Ever” because he is raising a criminal, but he still genuinely loves his daughter and has at least raised her to be a strong person in her own right. On top of that, he’s an interesting character in his own right. There’s still a handful of things we don’t know that I would love to see explored. But, what we do know is that he can be calculating in coming up with plans, but at the same time, a little naïve considering he even thought to trust Shuriki again. But, then again, with what we learned recently, they had a decent reason for wanting to be Malvagos and that’s probably what kept him going through it all.

I’mma say it. I freakin’ love Rafa. She’s hilariously overprotective and her bond with Mateo is so sweet. You can tell that she really cares and wants the best for him, even though it does take her some time to accept that what’s best is to let him go. She raised him by herself and taught him all the old traditions even during the Shuriki era. This little act of rebellion shows how much she held to them and what they meant to her and her family, which is her everything. Rafa is an amazing character and a great mother and apparently has a lot of hidden talents – particularly in her ability to just build things. Seriously, that’s kind of awesome.

And…that’s it. At least for the ones that I have thoughts on. I don’t particularly dislike any of the characters at all. I just don’t have as much to say on them.

[spin-in-time]

Twenty seconds into hidden side and yes obviously i made the right decision to stan el fuego, he is the best

[whatabargain]

LEGO Hidden Side El Fuego's Stunt Plane 70429 Ghost Toy, Cool Augmented Reality, New 2020 (AR) Play Experience for Kids (295 Pieces) http://dlvr.it/RxT43M