View of the lake and the local football team
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The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experienc... [read more]
The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experienc... [read more] Blog: Do you know the way to San Jose?
Date: November 21st 2008
Bundled into a colectivo (10-seater minivans that act as buses) crammed with 24 Guatemalans, James and I found our way to San Jose, a half hour around the Peten Itza lake from Santa Elena. We headed out to the small quiet town to learn Spanish and stay with a family. "¿Les gustan los niños? Do you like children?" asked the school director, Glenda, a lady who had an unnerving constant surprise ... read more
Date: November 21st 2008
Bundled into a colectivo (10-seater minivans that act as buses) crammed with 24 Guatemalans, James and I found our way to San Jose, a half hour around the Peten Itza lake from Santa Elena. We headed out to the small quiet town to learn Spanish and stay with a family. "¿Les gustan los niños? Do you like children?" asked the school director, Glenda, a lady who had an unnerving constant surprise ... read more
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Setting off with one way tickets to Mexico via Cuba (a two-month detour), we have set ourselves the challenge of travelling through Central and South America down to the southern tip of Argentina by bus/train/boat.
This blog began in September 2008 and will last as long as our travels (and our money!) does.
We’ll write and photograph all our adventures, discoveries and passions - food and football, people and pictures, wildlife and walking, books and buildings, mountains and music. We promise you won´t read a boring day-to-day diary, just interesting tales from the road.
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