Guatemala es muy bonita.

The time line of our blog is going to hop around a bit... as it is my turn to post some things.  I have found Guatemala to be a special place... with the nicest people on earth.  Spanish class has been hard for me, as I would rather crack jokes and learn conversational Spanish then talk of adverbs and past tense.  If I didn't have Emily I would be screwed.   ;)

Are class at Eco Escuela in San Andres

Lets talk about the beauty and color of this place.  Everyday we find new wild life and a lifestyle so different from the states.  It isn't always easy.  I can't say I like necessarily like my showers in a lake or a bed as stiff as stone.  But its all part of it.  Here are a few pics of color and culture....

Our host families Boat (lancha)

A wild turkey in the jungles of El Peten

Now thats some roots

Guatemala City, Zona 1

We have left San Andres today for new adventures.  Our first stop is just across the lake at Flores… a quaint little island with colorful building, and more tourists.  We found a hostel at $12 a night with wifi and our own room.  It is quite nice, and full of fun people from all over the world.  We plan to stay here for a couple of nights before we take an overnight bus to Antigua.  We are hoping to make it there before All Saints day (November 1^st) where an amazing tradition of giant kites, and parades is put on in the streets.  The architecture and Mayan traditions are supposed to be rich in Antigua which is exciting to anticipate.  The camera will be flashing.



Flores viewed from a hike we did on a peninsula across the way.

Cush doing what he does best.

I will miss our host family.  They fed us well and gave us insight into a new world.  I guess that’s part of travel.  You meet good people, have good times, give big hugs… and then you are off to encounter a new set of rules, a new group of characters.  New posts to come soon.  

Sara... the sweetest little grandchild of our host family.