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The traditional "first day of school" picture  
   

The traditional "first day of school" picture

We have 8 such photos, taken annually at our front porch in Seattle. This year we get the Guatemalan version.
First day of school and cell phone success

August 13th 2007
The first day of school wasn’t just a big deal for Lucas and Grace. All of us were a little nervous about this important step. Julio (who works for Hugo) picked us up at 7:30 for the ten minute drive and then we sat in the lobby near the secretaries’ desks waiting for the director to arrive. It was fun to notice all of the similarities between here and home. The two secretaries clearly ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Capital Region » Antigua

Guatemalan Flag 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
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