A Very Important Advisory: I must recognize that one could easily read this post and believe that I am painting a picture of the customs of this culture. This is not at all the case. I’m[…]
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Category: Travels
Chow Mein | 75 Palabras in Guatemala
Until moving here, I hadn’t truly considered how eating Chinese cuisine in my country is a far cry from being “authentic.” Chinese inspired? Sure. But when I say “Chow Mein” for example I’m sure that[…]
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Alejarse | 75 Palabras in Guatemala
On Sunday I read the writing on the intestinal wall, it’s gonna be a long one Guatemala. By 12:34 It occurred to me I should go outside. I needed first degree sunshine and I couldn’t[…]
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Cualquier Cosa | 75 Palabras in Guatemala
When I moved to site, I become immediately aware of two phrases: “Cualquier cosa, con confianza.” Like peanut butter and jelly, they compliment each other and often come as a pair but can just as[…]
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La Navidad | 75 Palabras in Guatemala
I’ve never been awoken into Christmas morning by a rooster, bombarded by the harsh snaps of endless cohetes and bombas (firecrackers), with small chicks chirping for food around my feet as I walk downstairs to greet the[…]
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La Capacitación | (The Grit and the Polish of Training) 75 Palabras in Guatemala
Week 3 of training, I ate 5 tortillas during one lunch because I loved them so much and came home and broke the key to the house. Out of all the things I’ve managed to[…]
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Week 8 Reveals Fate, Convent, Volcano
Practicum ended (week 7) and we all ran for the hills. Not really. What I actually did was enjoy a Saturday in Antigua and torteared on Sunday and then returned to life as I knew it[…]
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Pulgas | 75 Palabras in Guatemala
Pulgas are fleas. End of week 2 and fleas were in my bed, on my skin, in my life. It’s week 7 of training and they are… still in bed, on skin, in life. I[…]
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Camionetas | 75 Palabras in Guatemala
If you live in America Central, you might use camionetas to get around. At 3 quetzales for a short ride, 3 quetzales equaling less than 50 cents, you can take the bus for 20 minutes at this price. To[…]
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HOW I FEEL in Guatemala: Gringo-Lumped
This episode in feelings: Surrounded by Tourists and Being Lumped In With Them I’m sure every volunteer has this experience and today, I had mine. I’ve only been in Antigua for early morning transfers to[…]
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