The flight to Guatemala City was an exciting one with a broad entertainment selection that included movies, music, Milano cookies, an active volcano, and the spectacle that was Dr. Rust spilling his drink (ever-so-intentionally) onto the unsuspecting Christina. Once in Guatemala, the group swiftly made it through customs, boarded a van, and began the winding trip to Xela.
Food seemed to be a main attraction today. On the way to our destination, the group stopped for lunch at a restaurant selected by our friendly tour guide, Jairo. The delicious meal was just what we needed to help us through the remainder of our mountainous drive to Xela. Many used the opportunity to rest while others took advantage of the chance to observe the scenery of the country, including Lake Atitlan! We arrived at our hotel in Xela and prepared for an evening out. We enjoyed helado from a local tienda and then had a family dinner at a nearby restaurant. Having dessert first certainly didn’t slow us down!
We are all thoroughly exhausted as we settle in this evening, but cannot wait to get started working more with our Guatemalan partners. It’s time to start using the skills and knowledge we’ve learned this semester!
-Cassie and Matt
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