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Taking Off
I swear, John Denver wrote his song with me in mind. So, it’s time to leave, on a jet plane. Truth be told, I don’t know when I’ll be back again. But, I don’t hate to go.
Wait, So We Actually Speak Spanish? San Pedro, Guatemala.
I had my first Spanish lesson today, and it went great except for the fact that my professor gave me a ten thousand word dictionary and told me to have it memorized by tomorrow…ya….I’m on it.
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We Head to San Pedro! San Pedro, Guatemala.
I thought I understood what it felt like to be cramped on a bus or a boat…but I was soooooo wrong. We caught a boat from Panachel to San Pedro with already a full boat, yet as we approached the … Continue reading
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A Visit to Hippie Land. San Marcos, Guatemala.
Lago de Atitlan hosts numerous little towns on the coast, and Josh and I, actually, more Josh, was looking forward to a visit to San Marcos. It’s known for it’s mystically vibe and stunning scenery, with yoga and mediation centers … Continue reading
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Exploring Lago de Atitlan. Panajachel, Guatemala.
We arrived in Panajachel and were immediately mesmerized by the stunning scenery. Situated on the picture perfect Lago de Atitlan, we thought the best way to explore would be on foot. We took off on a 4 kilometerwalk, only to … Continue reading
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Conquering The Markets. Chichicastenango, Guatemala.
We were anxious to get out of touristy Antigua, and our next stop consisted of an isolated mountain town called Chichicastenango (called Chichi for short). Every Thursday and Sunday, people from Mayan descent enter the village to sell their handicrafts. … Continue reading
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Molten Hot Magma – Volcan Pacaya, Guatemala
When you read the title (and every time you see “molten hot magma”),make sure you use the Dr. Evil voice from Austin Powers. It sets the mood. So I went to Hawaii when I was 12, and my aunt told … Continue reading
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Arrival – Guatemala City, Guatemala
Our plane left promptly at 6:00 in the evening. Josh and I were sitting in business class enjoying the wine and beer while dining on Halibut. But realize, the entire flight I had one thing on my mind… is Guatemala … Continue reading
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