Feliz Navidad at Hogar Feliz
What a great time I had attending the Christmas party at Hogar Feliz in San Andres, Guatemala. Hogar Feliz is an orphanage located about 4 km. straight uphill from Panajachel. The Christmas party was put on for the children by Mayan Families, a great organization here in Panajachel. The students at Atitlan Multicultural Academy, the English speaking school, also helped put on the party. There were fun games led by the students from AMA. Then a fun clown who had the children laughing and cutting up as they won prizes for participating. Finally, it was time for Santa to arrive and lots ...
A Guatemalan Thanksgiving
It can be very different celebrating Thanksgiving in a foreign country when it is just another day. However, thanks to Brother Michael from New Mexico, the Guatemalan staff of Salud y Paz got to share in the celebration of this very American holiday. Brother Michael who lives at a monestary in New Mexico, was visiting here in Guatemala and offered to make the entire staff a Thanksgiving Day meal. He made a fantastic meal which included a 25 pound turkey! Most Guatemalan's have never seen a turkey that big before. Plus, there were mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, dressing, pumpkin pie ...
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New socks! New Shoes!
There was a lot of excitement and fun recently at the Susanna Wesley Preschool in Camanchaj. New socks! New Shoes! As the school year neared an end, each child at the school received a new pair of socks and a new pair of shoes. These were provided through generous donors and supporters. The Susanna Wesley Preschool has recently completed its first year. The school provides a jump start for children who will soon be entering the public school system. Many of the children that attend the school only speak K'iché. However, the public schools are all taught in Spanish. The ...
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Feliz Navidad at Hogar Feliz
What a great time I had attending the Christmas party at Hogar Feliz in San Andres,...
A Guatemalan Thanksgiving
It can be very different celebrating Thanksgiving in a foreign country when it is...
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A Guatemalan Thanksgiving
It can be very different celebrating Thanksgiving in a foreign country when it is...
New socks! New Shoes!
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Feliz Navidad at Hogar Feliz
What a great time I had attending the Christmas party at Hogar Feliz in San Andres, Guatemala. Hogar Feliz is an orphanage located about 4 km. straight uphill from Panajachel. The Christmas party was put on for the children by Mayan Families, a great organization here in Panajachel. The students at Atitlan Multicultural Academy, the English speaking... [Read more of this review]
A State of Calamity
I am often asked about the weather here in Guatemala. Believe it or not, because much of the country is at elevations of 5,000 feet or more, it is spring-like year round. With the wonderful year round temperatures, Guatemala is often called The Land of Eternal Spring. There are only two seasons here: dry and rainy. Unfortunately, the rainy season... [Read more of this review]
An Extreme Sport
Hola ! Greetings from Guatemala! At my age and in my physical condition, I never thought I would master an “extreme sport.” But I think I have! You see, in Guatemala driving might be considered an extreme sport. Certainly, there is a technique to making a three-lane highway in downtown Guatemala City into a four-lane highway at rush hour. ... [Read more of this review]
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