After a day of fun in Mexico City, I was very ready to explore a new country and to sample the culture of a new people. I didn't realise how ready Guatemala was for me either! I had a stroke of luck in the airport, as there was a complication with my flight. In the confusion of fixing it, I was accidentally upgraded to business class for free. I saw the change on my ticket, but the staff were busy, so I decided not to bother them with this information. I had a few complimentary beers, a few little bowls of nuts, and a decent brunch onboard the plane. This was a good omen, because my first day in Guatemala has been very relaxed. I hit a Dunkin' donuts for WiFi, and then found out that
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