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June 12th 2009
Published: August 17th 2009
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Pitch Black Arrivals and Coughing Fit Hell Arriving in Guatemala didn't go quite according to plan. Instead of getting to the capital in plenty of time to find somewhere to stay, or even better to move straight on, we arrived in Guatemala City in the dark and in the rain! Guatemala City isn't exactly a great place to wander around with a backpack during the day, never mind at night, so we placed ... Read Full Entry



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Tracey Dave
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We're finally off on our two year trip round the world. Call it a ridiculously long honeymoon if you want...we're calling it our "things you can only do before children" tour. ... full info
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The Alphabet Project Takes ShapeThe Alphabet Project Takes Shape
The Alphabet Project Takes Shape
The Finished ProductThe Finished Product
The Finished Product
It took two weeks, a ton of glue, paint and paper and lots and lots of mess. Everybody loved it!!
Safe And SoundSafe And Sound
Safe And Sound
The unmarked door to the shelter
Making MasksMaking Masks
Making Masks
Masks are an important part of Guatemala's history. The kids loved making these and then ran wild
The Fight Against MalnutritionThe Fight Against Malnutrition
The Fight Against Malnutrition
Every day we bought fresh fruit for our shelter kids. This haul cost just US$3
I'm Flapping But It's Not WorkingI'm Flapping But It's Not Working
I'm Flapping But It's Not Working
Twice we climbed La Muela our local hill near Xela. This time we got a great view
Open SesameOpen Sesame
Open Sesame
A loud, strange and rather spooky religious ceremony we encountered near the summit of La Muela in Xela
Hooorah - A KitchenHooorah - A Kitchen
Hooorah - A Kitchen
We really enjoyed having a lovely kitchen at Hostal Don Diego in Xela
Monumentally LovelyMonumentally Lovely
Monumentally Lovely
Tracey models one of the monuments in Xela's central square
Air HeadAir Head
Air Head
David finally proves he really does have his "head in the clouds"
Hot Chocolate TimeHot Chocolate Time
Hot Chocolate Time
All around Xela were cocoa farms making pure, strong chocolate. What a bummer
Lactating Lovely!Lactating Lovely!
Lactating Lovely!
This fountain in Antigua's central square caught our eye
Downtown AntiguaDowntown Antigua
Downtown Antigua
The entire city is a photo opportunity at every turn
Volcano Fried Eggs (And Water)Volcano Fried Eggs (And Water)
Volcano Fried Eggs (And Water)
Undeterred by the torrential rain Tracey gets ready to lava-fry some eggs



18th August 2009

Danny & Jillian
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Fun in Xela
Looks like we missed out on some great Xela adventures..... We'll just have to rehash in London one of these days..
2nd September 2009

Jenn Sharp
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Hands Free Candle Power
Does the girl standing in front of Dave have any gitch or swimmers on?? looks like she's NAKED! ha

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