The Guatemalan currency is called a quetzal, which is apparently a very elusive bird and the chosen mascot of Guate dinero. and i love it. You can pull thousands of them out of your ATM, eat the best meal of your life,... Continue Reading →
Reporting live from Livingston, Guatemala, where I have not stopped sweating since arrival two or maybe three days ago. The constant state of sweat is the least of my worries right now, as things have not been going so well.... Continue Reading →
Alright, animals 10-6 have been crowned. If you missed that riveting piece of hard-hitting journalism, click here for the previous post of this future Nobel-Prize-Winning Blog. 5. Brookesia Minima Chameleon - Holy Chamelon, Batman! This thing is uber-cute! He can be... Continue Reading →
We got off the sailboat yesterday afternoon, but my world is still rocking. I try to look out on the horizon and find a focus but it feels like the whole world is moving. We spent three incredible days sailing through... Continue Reading →
I went to a University and received a fantastic education. I read the New York Times. I'm a Latin teacher. I'm currently reading "The Aeneid" for fun. BUT.....you should know....I. LOVE. Twilight. I'm definitely Team Edward, I think Bella is... Continue Reading →
We´re going to Belize, baby!! This morning was the last day of school, and we've packed our belongings into our huge backpacks, and spent time contemplating the meanness that is behind the packing industry, as things such as towels and... Continue Reading →
If on Sunday I find myself full of hope, high on Jesus, fridge stocked with healthy ambitions, heart full of good intentions, and believing the best in all people, there is always Monday to crush my spirit in case I'm... Continue Reading →
After the historical, cultural, and physical experience that was our visit to Tikal, and the educational heights we are reaching in our language classes, you might imagine we were looking for a bit more of a, how do you say,... Continue Reading →
Time is a really big theme on this trip so far. As in; I never knew so much of it existed in the world. When relationships are your focus, and punctuality, rushing through things, etc. are totally frowned upon, you realize... Continue Reading →
I started this year with a challenge....several actually. New Years always seems like a beautiful chance to start over. But the only thing that truly makes the day different at all is the writing of the full date and indicating... Continue Reading →
We started Spanish language school here in Flores on Monday morning, It made me realize how much I LOVE school. I am a huge nerd for school! I could barely sleep the night before and I already had my outfit picked out. All I wanted... Continue Reading →
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