overlooking Antigua with Volcan de Agua in background

July 5th 2008
I flew into Guatemala City, the capital, safe and sound Wednesday afternoon (July 2nd). The city was noisy and dirty with generous amounts of carbon monoxide. Colorful chicken buses, retooled American school buses for public transportation, abound. It took about 1 hour to arrive in Antigua from the capital. It was once the captial of Guatemala, but a major earthquake hit Antigua in 1773 and l ... read more

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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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2010- I'm visiting Cuernavaca, Mexico, for six weeks with the "Partners in Education 2010 Fulbright-Hays Groups Abroad" program. Thanks to Dr. Colleen Ebacher and Dr. Ronn Pineo from Towson University, Towson, MD, USA, 16 teachers will be experiencing and learning about Mexican social, economic, and cultural issues. We have a very busy schedule, listening to many lectures, often going until 8 at night. And over the six-week period we will be visiting dozens of historical sites throughout the area. Cuernavaca is called "The City of Eternal Spring." 2008 Trip: I'm traveling to Antigua, Guate... full info

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