Month #1 - Language School in Guatemala

Okay, we are finally posting the first travel updates. While we were studying Spanish for the first four weeks, we were rather busy with class time, school activities and more studying. Although we have a very long way to go to being conversationally fluent, we are feeling good about our ability to get by in our travels.

Now that we have finished our studies for the time being and should have more free time, we hope to post more often. Since there is a month long backlog we have broken this post into four parts, one for each week. Click on each week's link below for photos.

Some Highlights (There is much more than listed here)

•PLQ, the language school, attracts beautiful people! Lots of great conversation and learning was had. There is so much more to read and explore.

•Increased understanding of economics at the personal, local, and country level. As well as the relationship with Northern countries through conferences, conversation, reading, and homestays.

•The Love Project is happening!

•Of course the volcanoes and the hikes- Even though Rosie sprained her ankle (the left one this time) we saw Chiapas and the lush Guatemalan landscape from the highest peak in Central America at 13,850’.

•The Mountain School- we spent a week here for classes

•The textiles are stunning

•Increased empathy for English language learners

•People greet each other in passing by saying "Buenos dias, Buenas tardes/noches", or just "Buenos/as". 

•The sense of community that can form on a packed (no personal bubble) microbus.

Week 1: Xelaju Futból, Salcajá, Cooking Class, Cerro Quemada Volcano 

Week 2: Totonicapan ceramics collective, Futból w students and teachers, Cemetery tour, Efrain Bamaca

Week 3: La Escuela de la Montaña and Chichabal Volcano & Lake.

Week 4: Fuentes Georginas and Tajumulco Volcano.