Jaguar Temple, Tikal

Half way around the world on a whim and a prayer....

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January 30th 2009
This story starts in America in the summer of 2008. Yes I had decided to do summer camp. I had had mixed reviews from various friends. Some said it would be the best summer I'd ever have. Others said they'd rather never travel again rather than go back to camp, a strong statement if ever there was one. But I've always liked to make my own mind up so I gave it a crack. Feel free to read the full st ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala

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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