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Winding Down in Xela (Quetzaltenango)

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April 22nd 2009
This morning our school took a three hour trip to a neighbouring town. We walked through the very busy local market, complete with chickens of all sizes (and some chicks painted different colours) as well as the usual incredible variety of fruits, vegatables, grains, seeds, and other household requirements. Across a small river we watched some men making yarn from several colours of thread. Aft ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Quetzaltenango

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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 experience... ... read more