Monthly Archives: July 2008
A Day Spent Surfing. Playa Tunco, El Salvador.
With warm water and some of the longest breaks in Central America, El Salvador is known for the surfing scene. Because of this, I was anxious to dive face first into this adrenaline pumping sport. This is Part II of … Continue reading
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Garifuna Land. Livingston, Guatemala.
Anxious to finally see the ocean, I headed towards a remote Caribbean town called Livingston. The draw here was the Garifuna culture, which is a distinctive blend of Africans, Mayans, Europeans, and other various indigenous people.
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Photos Updated!
Sadly, my stint in Guatemala is coming to a close. I have uploaded a few of my favorite photos from the past few weeks, along with pictures of just a fraction of the people I have befriended (under people). Expect … Continue reading
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History of Tikal. Tikal, Guatemala.
I love history, and was especially fascinated by what I saw at Tikal. Here is an abbreviated version of the history of the Maya at Tikal…in my own words (thus making none of this actually reliable).
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A Visit to Tikal. Tikal, Guatemala.
We were walking at a brisk pace. It was just after six in the morning, and we were trying desperately to make it to Temple IV of Tikal in order to watch the sunrise over the Mayan ruins. I was … Continue reading
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The Adventurer’s Paradise. Coban, Guatemala.
Within a few hours, I found myself drenched in sweat from a hike, admiring views that would make your jaw drop, swimming in turquoise blue swimming holes, and exploring caves in which the end is still unknown.
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Attempting to Leave San Pedro. San Pedro, Guatemala.
Spanish classes were coming to a close, and as much as I hate saying goodbye to places I have fallen in love with, I was definitley looking forward to exploring a new area. But what I didn’t realize is how … Continue reading
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The “Best of San Pedro.” San Pedro, Guatemala.
Since I have been in San Pedro for nearly three weeks now, I’ve been playing the roll of “unofficial guide” for travelers stopping by. Now, I share with everyone the best places (in my opinion) in San Pedro. For those considering … Continue reading
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My Search for Israel. San Pedro, Guatemala.
I believe in sharing my experiences, and for some reason, I even enjoy sharing the moments when I look like a complete idiot. This is sure to be the first of many “Eric Is An Idiot” series.
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The Highly Anticipated Weekend. San Pedro, Guatemala.
Due to the intensity of my Spanish classes, I was highly looking forward to the weekend allowing me to relax and make new friends. Certain items were on the agenda, but we mostly flew by the seat of our pants.
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