The kids at the shelter

Shopping, shelter and visit to the "fábrica"

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March 8th 2009
There was finally some breathing time on Thursday. We shopped in a fair trade cooperative called "Trama" for souvenirs and visited a bit around Central park in the morning. In the afternoon, we went to a shelter for women and children victims of violence. Jocelyn, one of the coordinators, gave us a tour and we played with the children for a little bit. Gaetan and Alex found it difficult to see ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Quetzaltenango

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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