Guatemalan Chronicles


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Published: July 20th 2008
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Hello all, I recently returned from my 6 week trip to study Spanish in Guatemala. During my stay, I lived in the city of Quetzaltenango, or Xela for short. I learned a lot of Spanish and had some exciting adventures along the way. Here are some of the highlights from my trip: Spanish, Spanish, and more Spanish I studied Spanish with a private tutor for 5 hours everyday and stayed with a huge hos... Read Full Entry



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Xela Street ViewXela Street View
Xela Street View

View of Central Park from the cobblestone streets.
Streets of XelaStreets of Xela
Streets of Xela

View of Central Xela from my house.
Xela at NightXela at Night
Xela at Night

View of Central Xela at night.
Kathy's RoofKathy's Roof
Kathy's Roof

Rooftop view of Xela from Kathy's house.
Tortilla MakingTortilla Making
Tortilla Making

Mixing the tortilla dough.
Chocolate MakingChocolate Making
Chocolate Making

Refining the cocoa beans.
Chocolate MakingChocolate Making
Chocolate Making

Refining the cocoa beans.
Chocolate MakingChocolate Making
Chocolate Making

Collecting the refined cocoa.
Chocolate MakingChocolate Making
Chocolate Making

Condensing the chocolate.
Chocolate MakingChocolate Making
Chocolate Making

Condensing the chocolate.
Chocolate MakingChocolate Making
Chocolate Making

Refining the cocoa beans
Chocolate MakingChocolate Making
Chocolate Making

Shaping the chocolate. Once it dries, we can melt the pieces in milk or water to make hot chocolate.
Traditional WeavingTraditional Weaving
Traditional Weaving

One of many indigenous weavers creating special local dress patterns.
ZunilZunil
Zunil

The beautiful church of Zunil.
ZunilZunil
Zunil

Tending the fields in Zunil.
ZunilZunil
Zunil

The fields and homes of Zunil.
ZunilZunil
Zunil

Bridge leading into Zunil.
Market DayMarket Day
Market Day

The colorful market in Zunil. Some vendors have carrots the size of your forearm.
Market DayMarket Day
Market Day

Local indigenous women often balance baskets and other items on their heads.
Fuentes GeorginasFuentes Georginas
Fuentes Georginas

Mountain view at Fuentes Georginas.



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