Arrival in Guatemala
Trip Start
May 23, 2007
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Trip End
Oct 03, 2007
Quetzaltenango,
Guatemala
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Yesterday I arrived in Guatemala. It was a long day! Going to the airport before the sun was even up and then catching 2 flights. After arriving in Guatemala City we had to drive 4 hours to get to Quetzaltenango, which is called Xela (Shay la) by the locals.
I was very nervous as we pulled up to my temporary home. A woman in the traditional traje clothes of the Ixil tribe greeted me with her daughter Louisa. They let me rest a bit before dinner and then I met Juan Pablo the father before dinner.
We sat down to eat rice, tostados and a patty of something with green bits in it. I told myself I was going to eat it all no matter how bad it tasted, but to my surprise it was very good. I think the green stuff was spinach.
Before we ate we held hands and Juan Pablo prayed. I didnīt understand most of what he said but I did catch him thanking God for me. He has been very patient in helping me pick back up on my Spanish.
Today I was on my own to unpack and get adjusted with Maria Louisa the mother was in Guatemala City to see a doctor about her eyes. Juan Pablo was at work and Louisa at school. Nothing like eating a breakfast of cornflakes your first day in a foreign country.
So far itīs been very different and very amazing. I am very glad to be here, but I do know there will be lots of challenges ahead.
Adios,
dianaj25
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miss you
hey you...I'm so glad you're there and getting adjusted...prayers to you for all of your upcoming challenges. I hope all is well and things are starting to fall into place...can't wait for your next post....hugs and kisses...the lehmans