As we wind down, we are gathering our general impressions of this wonderful country and these wonderful people. We made many new friends, both of other travelers, and of people who live and work here. We found the people of Guatemala to be warm, friendly, open, hardworking, and smart. Except for the "incident," on the bus, we had not trouble with anything. The food was great, people were warm and helpful when we were lost or needed information. We always got correct change, and helpful advice. We wandered about on back roads, in the thick of the markets, and trails. By the end of the trip we would stand by the side of the road and flag down a chicken bus, and actually get to our destination! Of course we used normal traveler common sense, (except
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