Trip: Adventures in Xela
There are [67] stories from my trip: Adventures in Xela
GUATEMALA | Friday, 10 Apr 2009 | Views [1846] | Comments [1]
One of more interesting rituals is the making of alfombras (rugs) in the street of the square around Parque Central. These colorful "rugs" are made with layers of tinted sawdust. My understandings is that groups from various churches arrive ... Read more >
GUATEMALA | Thursday, 9 Apr 2009 | Views [414] | Comments [2] | Video
Semana Santa is the name of the week prior to what most of us know as Easter Sunday. It is the second biggest holiday of the year after ¡Feliz Navidad! It is marked by the sharing of bread of all kinds between neighbors and relatives so there is more ... Read more >
GUATEMALA | Thursday, 9 Apr 2009 | Views [314]
We had to wait an hour or so for Santiaquito to do her regular thing below us. With the sun up the wind and cold fog disappeared and waiting was a delight. See more in the Santa María photo gallery.
GUATEMALA | Thursday, 9 Apr 2009 | Views [707]
This hike was both challenging and great. Our group set off around 1:00 am under a full moon mostly shrouded in clouds. We drove as close to the base of the volcán Santa Maria as we could get. The trailhead was probably around 2500 m (8200 feet). I ... Read more >
GUATEMALA | Tuesday, 7 Apr 2009 | Views [867] | Comments [3] | Video
Our school had an afternoon activity planned for interested students -- a Salsa lesson. 6 of us decided to have some fun and joined one of our teachers (maesta Miriam)and walked across the street to the little dance studio. As I have discovered I am taller ... Read more >
GUATEMALA | Monday, 6 Apr 2009 | Views [422]
Each week the school changes teachers and this week I am matched up with Joaquin, a fun loving guy. Turns out he was an instructor or a friend of mine two years ago. He asked me to pass along a message to your, "Hola, Miriam. ¿Cómo estás?"... Read more >
GUATEMALA | Sunday, 5 Apr 2009 | Views [366] | Comments [1] | Video
After a hot hike to see Volcán Santiaquito we stop at this spot along the river to refresh ourselves in the warm river waters from the volcanos where the locals swim (and extranjeros such as ourselves). Our group hit it off with al the kids and began ... Read more >
GUATEMALA | Sunday, 5 Apr 2009 | Views [433] | Video
OK, this is a little video from my Canon Powershot SD630. This is my first attempt at uploading and linking to a video. Let's see what happens. I think it is going to work!!! The volcano has just spat out some boulders and they are rolling down slopes ... Read more >
GUATEMALA | Sunday, 5 Apr 2009 | Photo Gallery
Actually the baby of Vólcan Santa Maria
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GUATEMALA | Sunday, 5 Apr 2009 | Photo Gallery
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GUATEMALA | Saturday, 4 Apr 2009 | Views [378] | Comments [1]
The village of El Palmar was along this river. After an eruption and rain a second laher of hot, muddy ash flowed down the river and destroyed the town for a second time. The residents decided to move inland. Now all that is left is El Viejo Palmar ... Read more >
GUATEMALA | Saturday, 4 Apr 2009 | Views [590] | Comments [1]
I learned a lot about transportation in Guatemala on this hike. We met at Quetzaltrekkers to make sure we had all the common equipment packed, 6 liters of water--4 personal and 2 for commons. (I carried 9 partly for the weight in my pack for training ... Read more >
GUATEMALA | Saturday, 4 Apr 2009 | Views [512] | Comments [3]
I took this hike with QuetzalTrekkers, a great local organization of young volunteers who lead treks to raise money for Escuela de La Calle (http://www.quetzaltrekkers.com/guatprojects.html). After a minibus, a chicken bus, and a picop (pickup) we arrived ... Read more >
GUATEMALA | Sunday, 29 Mar 2009 | Views [371]
Here is my homestay family in Xela--Daniel, Trinis, Wendy & Miriam. They are lovely people providing caring, good food, laughs, and corrections to my Spanish. The post-face smooshing photo is in the gallery.
GUATEMALA | Tuesday, 24 Mar 2009 | Views [389] | Video
To appreciate this slide we staged a race between John, Becca, Emi and Aaron. On your mark, get set, Go! Emi was the clear winner.
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