For the sinners, the saints and those of who live somewhere inbetween

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December 14th 2010

Published: December 15th 2010

Well many things to see and write about in this entry. There are photos of the cementery down the street from my house. Lots of colors and textures. Cemetaries here seem to be a lot cheerier than in other parts of the world. On Saturday I was supposed to hike a volcano but transportation plans fell through so I went to Zaculeu wich is a Mayan ruin site a couple hours from here. It took me and my... Read Full Entry

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Rachel Uffer

Uffiee

After loosing my job last year and being depressed at the bleak prospects that were out there, I decided to make a big change. On November 17, 2010 I fly to Guatemala to begin my Spanish Adventure! I will spend my first 2 month at a language school and after that I will slowly wind my way to South America on a voyage of language, exlporation, laughter, dance and randomness. ... full info

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Mosoleum of one of the first mayors of xela

Colorful church of San Andreas Xeul

Church as seen from a hill

Smaller church in the same town done in the same style

Close up of angles on smaller church

They remind me of a cross between an angel and Casper the Friendly Ghost

Mayan temple above small church

Mayan ceramonial site below small church

San Simon

Unoffical saint of sinners everywhere!

Ceremonial alter to San Simon

In this case the cross is not symbolic of christanily but of the old Mayan custom of marking the 4 directions

close up of altar

I just liked the colors and design on this building

I wonder if they like Jimmy Buffet?

I love doors

Gift from Isreal

Gift from Isreal close up 1

Gift from Isreal close up 2

15th December 2010

Ian
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rad
rad

15th December 2010

Rachel Sedacca
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Love it!
Looks like you're having adventure my Rachel! Loved looking at the pics and reading your blog. Miss you here, Bizarre Bazaar was a success! You gotta check out the photos of Tim! Be safe, I see things are gettin pretty hairy in Guatemala City, I worry a little. Love you!

21st December 2010

ellen
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Love your blog Rachel. I really admire your adventurous spirit. Have you run into anyone you know yet. The pictures are getting better and better I really feel like your capturing the culture and I agree, doors are cool.

21st December 2010

Uffiee
Rachel Uffer

THanks Ellen
Nope, I havent run into anyone I know from the states but you know me, its only a matter of time before that happens!

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